In this Star Citizen ship update, Ryan reviews significant progress on several ships including the Aurora upgrades, Anvil Paladin nearing completion, and the Drake Kraken entering active development, alongside updates on the Hull B, Ironclad, and Perseus. He also highlights multiple unannounced vehicles in various stages of development, teasing potential new salvager and hauling ships while encouraging community engagement and support.
In this monthly Star Citizen ship update, Ryan, also known as Mac, provides an overview of the latest progress on various ships and vehicles. The Aurora series and Hammerhead are receiving significant upgrades, with the Aurora’s gold standard nearing completion, including improvements to component bays, dashboard placement, and cargo access. The Hammerhead benefits from asset reuse from the Idris, speeding up development and enhancing its design. Ryan expresses excitement about these updates, particularly for the Aurora, his first-ever ship.
The Anvil Paladin has advanced to the LOD0 phase, with final adjustments being made to its quad turret for smooth operation in both flight and landed states. Downstream teams like audio and VFX have begun their work, signaling that the ship is approaching completion and may debut at upcoming events such as Citizen Con or the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE). Similarly, the RSI Perseus has passed its LOD0 review and is in the final touches stage, with downstream teams closing out its development.
The Misk Hull B is currently in the white box phase, with most interiors implemented and exterior mesh adjustments underway. Ryan anticipates that assets from the Hull C will be reused, potentially accelerating its release, though it is unlikely to launch this year. The Drake Ironclad and its Assault variant, along with a command module, are nearing their white box gate review, indicating steady progress but still some time away from release. The command module may also be used to update the Caterpillar, which would be a beneficial upgrade.
A personal highlight for Ryan is the Drake Kraken, which has officially entered the white box phase. This marks a significant milestone as the ship moves from pre-planning to active development, with improvements being made to navigation, flow, and interactions throughout the vessel. Ryan is eager to see how this massive ship evolves and hopes to provide more behind-the-scenes content on it in the coming year.
Finally, Ryan discusses several unannounced vehicles in development. Four unknown vehicles are at various stages, with two nearing completion and possibly debuting soon, potentially including a new RSI salvager and an Apollo Hermes hauling variant. Additional unannounced ships, such as the Vanuel Stinger and a mysterious Drake folding ship, are also in progress but further from release. Ryan invites viewers to speculate on these ships and encourages support through subscriptions and patronage while promoting his upcoming Twitch streams.