In this Star Citizen update, Ryan outlines the 2026 patch plan featuring bimonthly major updates with new content like inventory reworks, crafting, and faction-based salvage missions, while teasing the upcoming medium Argo Salvager ship and RSI Hermes. He also highlights potential base building mechanics, upcoming in-game events, and ongoing promotional offers, expressing optimism for a strong year ahead for the game.
In this Star Citizen update, Ryan (aka Mac) begins by thanking his patrons and channel members for their support and highlights a promotional offer from Pimax VR, where community members can receive free DMass headphones and enter a draw for a QLED optical engine when purchasing Pimax VR headsets using his code. He encourages viewers to share their experiences with Star Citizen VR and mentions that using his links helps support his channel directly.
The main focus of the update is the upcoming 4.6 patch and the overall patch plan for 2026. Unlike 2025, which had monthly patches, 2026 will see bimonthly patches, allowing for bigger, more substantial updates every two months. This approach aims to balance delivering new content and quality-of-life improvements with giving players more time to enjoy each patch. Additionally, smaller content drops like new missions, loot, and ships will continue to be released between major patches without requiring full patch updates.
Ryan discusses some of the exciting features planned for 2026, including an inventory rework, crafting, instancing improvements, Genesis planets, and new content tied to the NYX system such as Strike Teams and Municipal Works. The 4.6 patch is expected to release soon, with testing ongoing, and two weeks after its launch, new faction-based introductory salvage and mining missions will unlock, expanding on the limited current offerings. He also highlights that there will likely be multiple content drops within the 4.6 patch cycle.
A significant tease in the update is the reveal of a new ship silhouette believed to be the medium Argo Salvager, a ship fans have eagerly awaited. The design appears similar to the Mole with dual claws and deployable scraper beams, suggesting advanced salvage capabilities. Additionally, the RSI Hermes ship is expected to be detailed soon, possibly within the 4.6 patch window. Ryan also mentions upcoming in-game events like Corammore and the Red Festival, along with vehicle discounts and flash sales.
Finally, Ryan touches on data-mined hints about base building mechanics appearing in the game’s code, suggesting that base building could potentially be introduced this year, especially after the Genesis planets launch. While not confirmed, this prospect excites him as it would be a major feature reshaping the persistent universe. He concludes by encouraging viewers to support his channel, join his streams, and stay tuned for more updates, expressing optimism that 2026 will be the best year yet for Star Citizen.