If your current rig sounds like a Drake Cutlass struggling to break atmosphere, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) might have a solution. Following the wrap-up of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2955, the developers have announced a hardware partnership with CLX Gaming involving two heavily customized, lore-accurate PC builds.
This isn't just a standard case with a logo slapped on the side. The collaboration focuses on the Nyx system, specifically highlighting two distinct aesthetic pillars of the Star Citizen universe: the alien Vanduul and the industrial grit of Levski.
The Tale of Two Rigs
The partnership produced two unique machines, but only one is leaving the studio. The first build is themed after the Vanduul, the aggressive alien species that serves as a primary antagonist in the game's lore. This unit is remaining at CIG's UK studio, likely to serve as a showpiece or workstation.
The second machine—and the one actually relevant to players—is the Levski-themed PC. Modeled after the famous mining outpost in the Nyx system, this rig captures the utilitarian, re-purposed aesthetic of the People's Alliance. This is the unit currently up for grabs in the newly announced giveaway.
Why focus on the Nyx System now?
The choice of Nyx as the thematic center for this hardware collaboration aligns with the recent narrative push during IAE 2955. With the event wrapping up on November 26, 2025, the focus is shifting toward the expansion of the persistent universe. Levski has long been a fan-favorite location for its anti-authoritarian lore and rugged design, making it a strong candidate for a custom chassis mod.
For players looking to upgrade their battlestation without spending actual UEC, checking the official Star Citizen or CLX Gaming social channels for entry requirements is the next step. Given the game's notorious hardware demands, a custom-built CLX rig is likely specced to handle the verse's unoptimized areas better than most consumer builds.