Ryan provides an update on Star Citizen’s vehicle and ship development, highlighting progress on several ships including the Gatac Railen, MISK Hull B, Drake Kraken, and new unannounced vehicles, while sharing new images and anticipated release timelines. He also discusses improvements in headtracking software integration, upcoming content plans, and encourages support for his channel.
In this update, Ryan, also known as Mac, shares the latest news on Star Citizen vehicles and ships, expressing gratitude to his supporters and congratulating the team behind the B my Tracker software for their recent version 2.5 release, which improves headtracking integration with the game. He highlights that the Beam software now directly connects to Star Citizen without needing Open Track, and mentions a discount code available for the product. Ryan then dives into the January monthly report, focusing on ship and vehicle development progress.
Several ships are advancing through key development phases. The Gatac Railen has moved through white box and is gearing up for its gate review, after which it will enter gray box for more detailed modeling, including its unique feature of accommodating both humans and the Xian species. The Graycat UTV’s planned mocap session was delayed but is expected to proceed soon, primarily for enter and exit animations. The MISK Hull B has passed its gray box review and is now in LOD0 detailing, likely targeting a release between Q2 and Q3, and is expected to be a staple hauling ship within the UEE economy.
Ryan also shares new images of the Ironclad Assault and Drake Command Module, noting their modular design approach which accelerates production. He expresses excitement about the design cues shared with the Clipper, such as exposed rear engines, and anticipates these ships could debut during the Invictus launch week in May. Meanwhile, the Drake Kraken continues through white box with a significant gate review scheduled for mid-February. The Kraken is expected to be a major fleet vessel, though its release might be further out, possibly in 2027, with ongoing refinements including the addition of a med bay and other design updates.
Regarding unannounced vehicles, the UK-based team is working on five new ships. One is likely the Argo Salvager, anticipated to release soon with patch 4.6. The gold standard Hammerhead has completed some tasks, with groundwork laid for a second new vehicle and a third passing white box review. A fourth ship faced gameplay feature issues during white box but has since resolved them, moving towards gray box. The fifth vehicle is approaching white box review, with scope and timelines being reviewed for smoother development. The North American team is advancing a ship through white box, including variant designs and interior adjustments like added windows between rooms.
Ryan concludes by noting no updates on the Pioneer ship and mentioning the upcoming sale of the battle cruiser concept at Invictus launch week, which is said to be the last concept ship sale. He shares his personal excitement for the Ironclad and Kraken and hints at future content, including a dedicated video on Star Citizen Live insights and potential VR gameplay episodes. He encourages viewers to support his channel through links and subscriptions, and mentions his streaming schedule, though current streams are paused due to illness. Overall, the update provides a comprehensive look at Star Citizen’s vehicle development and upcoming content plans.