Can you create a Star Citizen account for free?

Yes. It does not cost any money to create a Star Citizen account. You can create one here.

Is Star Citizen pay to win?

No. Although you can buy ships with real money, there is no reason to do so. You can earn credits in game to buy any ship you want and it does not take very long to do so.

Is Star Citizen a scam?

No. Although the development of Star Citizen has been lengthy, and the game is still in alpha testing, it is fully playable.

Is Star Citizen free to play?

Star Citizen regularly has free weekends where to can try the game. You can create your account right now here and you will be notified the next time it is free to try.