Ryan provides updates on several Star Citizen ships in development, including the nearly completed Anvil Liberator, RSI Galaxy set for a November showcase, and the soon-to-be-released Kruger Stingray, while the Drake Kraken is on track for a May launch. Additionally, two unannounced ships are advancing through development, with speculation about their identities, highlighting an exciting lineup of large ships arriving this year and next.
In this ship development update for Star Citizen, Ryan (aka Mac) provides detailed progress reports on several highly anticipated ships. He begins by mentioning the Gray’s Basher, which will receive new cosmetic upgrade options this year, similar to the Shiv’s swappable cosmetics. Though no exact dates are given, this update aims to enhance the customization options for the Basher.
The Anvil Liberator is currently wrapping up its whitebox phase, which took longer than expected because the development team focused on reusing existing assets from other Anvil ships to streamline future progress. This extra effort is expected to speed up later development stages. The Liberator is highlighted as a crucial ship for fleet logistics, especially for transporting smaller vehicles to planetary surfaces, making it invaluable for exploration and mining activities once Genesis planets arrive.
Next, the RSI Galaxy has passed its whitebox gate review, with significant art and design work completed on areas such as the engineering section, corridors, and hangar. The ship features a modular design allowing for different configurations like refinery, cargo, or medical modules. It is scheduled to be showcased at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) in November, generating excitement about its versatility and functionality.
The Kruger Stingray has progressed rapidly and passed its final gate review, making it ready for release in the upcoming alpha 4.10 patch, expected soon. The Stingray features three wing states and is anticipated to be a standout addition, following the tradition of impressive Kruger designs like the Wolves. Meanwhile, the Drake Kraken has passed its graybox gate review and remains on track for a planned release in May next year, with ongoing work to integrate large capital components into its interior.
Finally, Ryan discusses two unannounced ships progressing through advanced development stages. One is nearing completion in art and design, awaiting downstream teams, while the other is in whitebox with complex landing mechanics being refined. Though their identities are unclear, speculation includes the Auxilia ground vehicle and possibly the Outland Forge crafting ship. Overall, Ryan expresses enthusiasm for the steady stream of large ships coming this year and next, promising to keep fans updated with future reports and streams.