The video reviews the recent Star Citizen 4.7 hotfixes, highlighting improvements in inventory management and mining equipment functionality, while noting ongoing issues with the ASOP terminal, server-related hangar disappearances, and interface glitches. Despite some progress, persistent bugs and performance problems continue to affect gameplay, with hopes for further refinements in future updates.
The video discusses the recent hotfixes following the Star Citizen 4.7 update, focusing primarily on the ASOP terminal and inventory issues that have been causing frustration among players. The presenter tests the vehicle retrieval system and notes that while there is some improvement in claiming larger ships like the Polaris — allowing quicker successive claims — the terminal still occasionally freezes. A workaround involving scrolling with the cursor at the screen’s edge helps, but the issue remains unresolved. The presenter also highlights the difficulty in locating the specific hotfix test servers and stresses the need for regular server maintenance or restarts after major hotfixes to ensure changes propagate properly.
Another significant issue encountered is the disappearance of the player’s personal hangar at Orison, preventing ship calls and showing empty or incorrect hangars instead. This problem appears server-related, with a suggested temporary fix being to switch servers. The ASOP terminal problems extend beyond ship claims to kiosks and mission contracts, where scrolling glitches make navigation frustrating. The lack of mission sub-filters further complicates usability, highlighting the need for quality-of-life improvements in the interface.
Regarding inventory management, the hotfix seems to have improved responsiveness significantly. The presenter successfully tests dragging and dropping weapons, armor, food, and other items between hands, backpacks, and slots with much smoother interaction than before. This marks a positive step forward compared to previous patches, where inventory handling was often buggy and cumbersome. However, some minor placement issues remain, though overall the experience is much improved and hoped to remain stable.
The video also tests the functionality of the MISC Prospector’s mining head and mining sacks. The presenter confirms that mining heads can now be detached and reattached using the tractor beam or vehicle management app without issue. Additionally, swapping mining sacks between the Argo MOLE and the Prospector works well, allowing Prospector users to increase cargo capacity by using larger sacks from the MOLE. This process is straightforward and can be saved in the vehicle loadout manager to persist through ship destruction and reclamation, providing a useful mining strategy.
Finally, the presenter checks the interaction of mining sacks with cargo elevators and confirms that sacks no longer fall through, a problem fixed in earlier patches. The sacks can be transported on cargo ships and ores processed or sold conveniently, enhancing mining logistics. Despite these improvements, the overall experience remains marred by persistent bugs and performance issues. The presenter remains hopeful that future updates will deliver a smoother and more frustration-free gameplay experience.