On January 7th, 2025, Star Citizen’s first hotfix of the year was released to address issues including game server crashes and item duplication exploits, particularly regarding vehicle repairs. The creator tested the item duplication feature and found that it still functioned on their current shard, indicating that the hotfix had not yet resolved the issue, and they encouraged viewers to share their experiences if they were on the hotfix shard.
On January 7th, 2025, Star Citizen’s development team announced the rollout of their first hotfix of the year, designated as 947 6145. This hotfix aims to address several issues within the game, particularly focusing on game server crashes related to reputation management when players rapidly join and leave shards. Additionally, it tackles exploit fixes associated with the repair flow and item duplication, specifically concerning certain vehicles. The hotfix also aims to improve the reliability of shard chat management, especially after hybrid restarts.
The video’s creator explains how viewers can verify if they are on the hotfix shard by using a command in the game. They demonstrate this process, showing that their current shard does not match the hotfix shard number. Despite not being on the hotfix shard, the creator expresses interest in testing whether the item duplication exploit has been patched, particularly in relation to weapon racks on the 890 Jump ship.
The creator proceeds to test the item duplication feature by performing repairs on multiple 890 Jump ships. They find that, after repairs, the weapon racks on each ship are replenished with weapons, indicating that the duplication exploit is still functional on their current shard. They also test the duplication exploit on a mule vehicle, confirming that the armors are restored after a repair, further demonstrating that the exploit has not been fixed yet.
After these tests, the creator attempts to locate the new hotfix shard to see if the item duplication issue has been resolved there. However, after searching for over half an hour, they are unable to find a shard with the hotfix number, suggesting that the rollout may not have reached all servers yet. This leads to speculation about whether the hotfix will indeed resolve the item duplication exploit when it becomes available.
Finally, the creator discusses the implications of the hotfix on rare ship weapons and components that can no longer be purchased in the game. They conduct tests with weapons that are no longer available for purchase, confirming that they can still be duplicated by paying for repairs. The creator expresses curiosity about whether this feature will be affected by the hotfix and invites viewers who may be on the hotfix shard to share their findings in the comments. They conclude by promising to continue testing once they can access the hotfix shard.