Ship Showdown Divisions (only the top 2 ships per division will be in the ship showdown):

• Freighter (Transport)
• Road Warrior (Ground Vehicles)
• Pathfinder (Exploration)
• Underdog (The Little Ones)
• Heavy Duty (Industrial)
• Run & Gun (Combat)
• Eclectic Exotic (Alien)
• Big Hitters (Warships)

Entries to back any ship must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 20:00 UTC+0.

Winners "will be awarded a Kruger L-22 Alpha Wolf in-game ship with Lifetime Insurance on their RSI Account".

When the ultimate eight craft have risen to the top, each one will be available to fly for free from August 26 - September 2. The Final Four competitors will also receive a special in-game paint and challenge coin, with a manufacturer themed bomber jacket going to backers of the ultimate champ.