The video discusses a leak revealing that the new RSI Meteor variant in Star Citizen may feature proprietary triple barrel size five laser cannons, limiting customization and requiring players to buy the new ship model for the upgrade. While the presenter hopes it might be an April Fools’ joke, they acknowledge this approach aligns with previous practices by Cloud Imperium Games.
The video discusses a recent leak found on the Pipeline Discord channel concerning the RSI Meteor, a ship in the Star Citizen universe. The leak reveals that the new Meteor variant may come equipped with triple barrel laser cannons, specifically size five weapons, which is notable information shared by the editorial staff. The presenter emphasizes that this information is from April 3rd, dismissing any possibility that it might be an April Fools’ joke.
The video shows visuals of what appear to be two large laser cannons, suggesting that these are the new armaments for the Meteor. The presenter advises viewers to assume the leak is genuine and not a prank, highlighting the significance of the weapon upgrade. The presence of these large, triple barrel laser cannons marks a potential change in the ship’s combat capabilities.
A key point raised is that these laser cannons are likely proprietary, meaning they are custom-made for this ship variant. This implies that players cannot simply swap out any size five laser cannon on their Meteor, restricting customization options. Such proprietary weaponry suggests a more fixed configuration for the ship’s loadout.
Furthermore, the presenter speculates that if this leak is accurate, players who already own the Meteor will not be able to upgrade their existing ship with these new guns. Instead, they would have to purchase an entirely new ship model to access the upgraded weaponry. This approach mirrors how Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) handled the Ares Ion and Ares Inferno ships, which also featured unique, non-interchangeable weapons.
In conclusion, while the presenter hopes this leak might be a delayed April Fools’ joke, they acknowledge that this type of proprietary weapon system is consistent with CIG’s past practices. The video ends with a courteous farewell, inviting viewers to stay tuned for further updates and expressing a mix of skepticism and acceptance about the leak’s authenticity.