The Star Citizen 4.3.1 patch introduces the flight-ready RSI Apollo medical ship in two variants, Triage and Medevac, alongside expanded ASD Onyx facilities with new missions and updated medical gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the patch offers the Elisium cosmetic bundle, medical-themed gear, and detailed customization options for the Apollo, with reasonable pricing and enhanced ship features highlighted in a Q&A session.
The Star Citizen 4.3.1 patch has officially gone live, bringing new content and updates, with a major highlight being the flight-ready RSI Apollo medical ship. This patch primarily focuses on expanding the ASD Onyx facilities with a new science wing that offers additional loot, puzzles, and missions. Alongside this, the patch introduces significant updates to medical gameplay, including changes to respawning mechanics that now require a new resource, and adjustments to spawn distances based on medical bed tiers.
A new patch bundle called the Elisium bundle is also available, featuring a dark blue and gold paint scheme for the Cutlass series, an Artemix armor variant with a stylized backpack, and a themed energy LMG. Priced at $25 in Warbond currency, this bundle cannot be purchased with store credit but offers a stylish set of cosmetics for players interested in upgrading their gear.
The RSI Apollo comes in two variants: the Triage and the Medevac. Both are modular medical ships with configurable medical bays that can hold different tiers of medical beds, allowing flexibility depending on player needs. The Triage variant is more maneuverable but less armored, while the Medevac is built for combat scenarios with increased armor and missile capacity. The ship features a clean, medical-themed interior design and offers multiple paint options, including a concierge-exclusive paint.
Pricing for the Apollo ships remains relatively modest despite their size increase from concept to flight-ready status. The Triage is priced at $250 Warbond ($260 store credit), and the Medevac at $275 Warbond ($290 store credit), which is only a slight increase from their original concept prices. This pricing is considered reasonable given the unique medical capabilities these ships provide. Additionally, medical-themed armor sets and kits are available for purchase separately.
Finally, a Q&A session addressed various questions about the Apollo, confirming that the ship comes with two tier-three medical modules by default, and players can customize their modules as desired. The ship’s handling has been adjusted for its larger size, and it features four size-two shields and multiple weapon hardpoints. Other details include controllable emergency lights, storage space for medical tools, and compatibility of paint schemes between variants. The video creator also teased future content exploring lesser-known features of the patch.