Fixing the 'Friends List Being Empty' Error in Star Citizen

Are you experiencing the frustrating 'Friends List Being Empty' error in Star Citizen? You're not alone. With thousands of players enjoying the game, it's disappointing when a bug prevents you from meeting up with friends. However, we've got a simple solution to help you get back to gaming with your crew.

Why is My Friends List Empty in Star Citizen?

As Star Citizen is still in active development, bugs and glitches are a common occurrence. The 'Friends List Being Empty' error can occur when you load into the game, open the mobiGlass, and select the Commlink tab with F11. However, don't worry – we've got some easy fixes to get your friends list loading again.

Method 1: Log Out and Log Back Into Star Citizen

One of the quickest and simplest methods to fix the 'Friends List Being Empty' error is to log out and log back into the game. This will allow you to launch the Commlink fresh, which should display your list of friends ready to join a crew.

Method 2: Fixing With the Help of USER Data

For a more in-depth fix, you'll need to dive into the game's user data. Don't worry; it's relatively straightforward. You'll need to navigate to the location on your PC where Star Citizen is installed and find the folder named USER. This folder is usually under the filepath <Installation folder>/Star Citizen/LIVE/USER.

Inside this folder, you'll find all your user data for the game. It's also the folder that's prone to becoming corrupted. To fix the issue, you'll need to:

1. Delete everything inside the USER folder.
2. Open the RSI Launcher and let it download new files for that folder to repopulate.

This process is similar to refreshing the cache of a web browser when it starts behaving strangely.

What to Do if the Fix Doesn't Work

If neither of these fixes works for you, don't panic. You can contact RSI support and explain everything you've done to try to rectify the issue. This will log the problem with the support team, who will get back to you as soon as possible with specific fixes to address your issue.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to fix the 'Friends List Being Empty' error in Star Citizen and get back to gaming with your crew.