in-game companion for Star citizen
Arkanis Overlay
Arkanis Overlay is a next-generation, in-game companion built to streamline your Star Citizen experience. With fast in-game search, seamless integration of community tools (such as UEX Corporation data), and a user-focused design, it empowers players to stay immersed, informed, and always one step ahead — without ever leaving the cockpit.
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Core Strengths of Arkanis Overlay
A seamless extension of your visor — reliable, focused, and always ready. Explore the features that make Arkanis Overlay an essential companion for every Star Citizen pilot. Built with immersion, speed, and community in mind.
Real-Time In-Game Search
Find game data instantly using an intelligent search tool — no alt-tab, no distractions.
Community-Driven Intelligence
Enriched with insights from UEX and other trusted player tools, always up to date.
Lightning-Fast Interface
Built with WPF using low-level OS integrations for smooth, low-latency interaction on all systems.
Built by Players, for Players
Developed by Star Citizen veterans who know the grind — every feature is crafted with real in-game needs in mind.
Modular Design
Designed with extensibility, long-term support and user customisation in mind.
One-Key Access
Use global hotkeys to bring up the overlay at any time and conveniently navigate within it — wherever you are in-game.
Search Feature Highlights
A closer look at the core capabilities of Arkanis Overlay, designed to keep you immersed and informed inside the ‘verse. These tools are built to reduce friction and support real-time gameplay decisions.
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Item Search
Instantly identify any in-game item, ship component, or consumable using full-text search. See key attributes, specifications, and real-time pricing sourced from trusted live community databases like UEX. Whether you’re outfitting your ship or managing your loadout, knowledge is just a keystroke away.
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Commodity Overview
Access up-to-date commodity prices at any known location in the Star Citizen universe. Arkanis Overlay also lets you filter the results by location, helping you make smarter trade runs without switching tabs. Stay competitive in the economy — and keep your cargo bay profitable.
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Location Search — Navigate the Verse
Quickly search for any known location and see exactly where it fits in the universe — from star systems over planets, moons and cities to individual trade terminals. Understand each location’s hierarchy and context at a glance, making navigation and planning faster, more intuitive and fun.
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Public Player Market Prices
Get live insights into player-driven economy trends. Arkanis Overlay connects to trusted community sources to display public player market prices for available items, giving you better trading awareness and resources for smarter deal-making.
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Personal Inventory Overview
Track what you own, where you left it, and how much it’s worth. With inventory management, you get a clear, location-based summary of your stored items and commodities across the ‘verse—no more guessing what’s in your hangar at Seraphim Station.
Inventory Management:
Take Control of Your Stock Across the ‘Verse
Stay organized and informed with the powerful inventory module built into Arkanis Overlay. Whether you’re managing trade commodities, mining yields, or personal gear, this tool gives you a fast, accurate view of your assets—wherever they are in the universe.
Quantity & Storage Location Tracking
Get a precise overview of how much you have and where it’s stored—by planet, moon, station, or outpost. Easily monitor your item quantities across the ‘verse with minimal effort.
Custom List Tags
Organize your inventory your way. Assign your items or commodities to custom lists according to your trading plans, salvage runs, or any personal system. Group and retrieve your gear exactly how you prefer.
Advanced Grouping & Filtering
View your inventory grouped by item type at each location, or sort by storage type within custom lists. Quickly filter by your lists, items, or target location to find exactly what you need—no matter how scattered your stockpile is across the system.
In-Game, In Action
See how Arkanis Overlay works seamlessly within your Star Citizen experience. These real-use examples demonstrate how players interact with search tools, market data, and navigation features — all without ever leaving the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about this app.
Will this impact game performance or cause issues with anti-cheat?
No. Arkanis Overlay is a read-only interface with no direct interaction with the game files or its memory. It uses standard desktop overlay techniques and is completely safe to use alongside Star Citizen.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes — Arkanis Overlay is completely free and also open-source. If you’d like to support its development, donation options will be available once the MVP is released.
What about user privacy?
Only anonymized usage metrics are collected to improve features and stability. Analytics are fully optional — you can disable them at any time in the application settings.
Can I help with the development?
Definitely. We welcome developers, testers and designers. Contributions are managed through GitHub and Discord — just get in touch or submit an issue/a pull request.
Ready to Enhance Your Star Citizen Experience?
Arkanis Overlay is your always-on companion — intuitive, unobtrusive, and built for explorers, traders, and strategists alike. Whether you’re navigating the ‘verse or managing your inventory, it’s time to stop alt-tabbing and start playing smarter.