The video provides a detailed update on 15 Star Citizen ships in development, highlighting recent releases like the Anvil Paladin and VanDuel Stinger, ongoing modernizations of existing ships, and progress on new vessels such as the Anvil Liberator and Drake Ironclad, with many ships expected to launch between late 2025 and early 2027. It emphasizes the expanding and evolving ship roster, featuring a mix of announced and unannounced ships across various development stages, showcasing the game’s growing depth and variety.
The video provides an in-depth monthly update on the development and release status of 15 Star Citizen ships, focusing on recent progress and upcoming expectations. To start, the UK ship team supported the release of three ships at CitizenCon Direct: the Anvil Paladin, VanDuel Stinger, and Graycat Shiv. These ships are among nine scheduled for release between CitizenCon and the end of the year, a notably high number compared to previous years. Both the Stinger and Shiv were originally unannounced ships that had existed in Squadron 42 but are now flyable in Star Citizen, highlighting the game’s evolving ship roster.
Further updates cover ongoing modernizations of existing ships such as the Aegis Hammerhead and RSI Aurora. The Hammerhead is receiving corridor blast doors and updated component placements, while the Aurora is awaiting audio and VFX improvements due to its older asset status. Both ships are progressing through design revisions and are expected to release by the end of 2025 or early 2026. Meanwhile, the Hull B cargo ship is advancing through white box review and is anticipated for a spring 2026 release, offering significant cargo capacity and atmospheric landing capabilities, making it a versatile hauler in the game.
The Drake Ironclad and several unannounced ships are also making steady progress. The Ironclad is moving well into gray box stages and might be ready for release around May 2026. Among the unannounced ships, one is nearing final review with a possible November 2025 release, while others are at various stages such as art completion and gray box. Tracking these unannounced ships remains challenging due to limited information, but speculation includes a new salvaging ship from RSI and a possible Wolf variant. The Greycat UTV has entered white box phase, adding to the lineup of utility terrain vehicles alongside the STV and PTV.
A major highlight is the Anvil Liberator, which has entered pre-production. This large pocket carrier ship is designed for transporting vehicles and smaller ships, serving as a mobile base for players or organizations. Although still early in development, the Liberator is expected to release around early 2027, given its size and the complexity of its interior and landing pad systems. The ship does not include full carrier support features like repair or refueling, positioning it as a transport-focused vessel rather than a true carrier.
Finally, the video touches on the North American team’s work on two unannounced ships progressing toward final reviews and gray box stages, with potential releases slated for December 2025 and January 2026. The RSI Perseus patrol boat has undergone successful large-scale QA playtests, signaling an imminent release. Meanwhile, the Drake Kraken remains in the white box phase, with an expected launch possibly in late 2026 or early 2027. The video closes by acknowledging the complexity of tracking all ship developments but emphasizes the excitement surrounding the diverse and expanding Star Citizen ship roster.
