If you want to try out 3.6 before it goes live, which should not be too long, you can do so by downloading the new launcher and following the instructions here:
Install the Star Citizen PTU
PTU STATUS: Offline LIVE STATUS: 3.14.1 The 3.6.0 Public Test Universe (PTU) phase brought with it an updated RSI Launcher, which integrates both the LIVE and PTU versions of the game into...
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