The August 2026 Steeltech Store Bundle for Star Citizen, priced at $30, includes a full set of super heavy armor, the Apocalypse Arms Vendetta HMG, and a special Asgard ship paint, but comes with notable bugs such as weapon storage issues and movement glitches, requiring patch 4.10 for access. While the armor offers useful features and the paint is visually appealing, players should be cautious due to current limitations and await future updates for improvements.
The August 2026 Star Citizen monthly bundle, named the Steeltech Store Bundle, has been released and is priced at $30, making it one of the most expensive bundles so far. It includes a full set of super heavy armor—helmet, undersuit, and ammo carrier—along with the Apocalypse Arms Vendetta HMG and a special Steeltech paint for the Asgard ship. However, players will need to wait for patch 4.10 to access these items, as they are not available in 4.9. The presenter explores the pledge store and explains where to find each item in the inventory, noting that each bundle only comes with one magazine for the Vendetta HMG, which many players might find insufficient.
During testing, several bugs were discovered with the super heavy armor and the Vendetta HMG. Notably, players have difficulty storing the Vendetta HMG safely in their inventory, with the gun sometimes disappearing when attempting to put it away, a problem that could be frustrating for those who purchase the bundle. The presenter demonstrates a workaround using a tractor beam and storage containers like the ADSU box to keep the armor and weapon safe. Despite these issues, the armor set is praised for its utility, though the bugs and storage limitations require caution.
The visual design of the Steeltech armor received mixed reviews. While the fabric textures on the undersuit are appreciated, the armor pieces themselves look somewhat cheap and plastic-like due to the textures and colors used, which detracts from the “steel” theme implied by the bundle’s name. The Steeltech paint for the Asgard ship, however, is considered attractive with its contrasting silver and dark gray tones, although it is not available for other ships like the Valkyrie. The presenter expresses a preference for a more classic sterling silver look but acknowledges the paint’s overall decent appearance.
Functionally, the super heavy armor allows players to fly ships while wearing it, which is somewhat surprising given the armor’s bulk. The armor imposes a modest -12.5% penalty to anti-G resistance, slightly worse than heavy armor but still manageable. However, some movement bugs were encountered, such as losing control or being unable to stand or pull out weapons while crouching. These bugs were experienced multiple times during testing, indicating that the armor still needs refinement before it can be considered fully polished.
In conclusion, the Steeltech Store Bundle offers valuable and interesting content, potentially making it the best monthly bundle of the year, but it comes with notable bugs and limitations that players should be aware of before purchasing. The presenter plans to showcase the armor and paint further in upcoming streams and videos, including a trilogy of tests involving combat scenarios. Players interested in this bundle are advised to exercise caution with the Vendetta HMG storage and to watch for future updates that may address the current issues.