In the Star Citizen Alpha 4.1 PTU testing, new features include a revamped player experience with a tutorial, new ships, and updates to mining systems, although players encounter various bugs. The introduction of mining sacks and heads for ROC and ROC-DS vehicles enhances gameplay, but issues with item retrieval and elevator functionality persist, necessitating further testing and feedback.
In the latest Star Citizen Alpha 4.1 PTU testing, Captain Foxy Loxy provides an overview of the new features and updates included in this build. Currently, the testing phase is limited to wave one testers, but there are plans to open it to all testers by Friday. Key highlights from the patch notes include a focus on stability and bug fixes, the introduction of new player experiences in Orison and Area 18, and updates to ground vehicle and FPS mining systems. Notably, there are also new ships available in-game shops, including the Argo CSV, Crusader Int, and others, with their prices listed.
One of the significant changes involves the new player experience, where players can participate in a tutorial that pays 40,000 AUC. However, during the tutorial, players are unable to select locations in Pyro, only in Stanton. While the tutorial allows players to familiarize themselves with ship controls, there are some bugs, such as issues with storing the tutorial ship, which players need to work around. Despite these hiccups, players can unlock a set of armor and gain access to all ships after completing the tutorial.
The video also covers the introduction of mining sacks and mining heads for the ROC and ROC-DS vehicles. Players can purchase mining sacks for 5,000 AUC each, but there are some bugs related to the items, such as them falling through the elevator and becoming difficult to retrieve. Additionally, the video discusses the capacity differences between the ROC and ROC-DS, with the ROC-DS able to carry significantly more cargo but requiring two players to operate effectively.
Captain Foxy Loxy then explores the new mining lasers available for purchase, detailing their specifications and prices. Players can store some of these mining heads in their inventory, but there are issues with dropping and equipping them. The focus on mining gameplay is evident, as players can now use different mining heads and modules to enhance their mining capabilities, although some bugs hinder seamless gameplay.
Finally, the video concludes with a demonstration of the mining process using the ROC, showcasing the extraction of new gems called “famine line.” However, there are still various bugs present, particularly with transferring cargo sacks and using elevators. The video emphasizes the need for further testing and feedback to address these issues and improve the overall gaming experience in Star Citizen.