CitizenCon 2023 will take place on October 21st and 22nd in Los Angeles, featuring panels on various topics such as Star Engine updates, ship concepts, UI updates, and character advancement. Attendees can expect a surprise panel, possibly related to the reveal of Pyro, as well as potential updates on Squadron 42.
CitizenCon 2023 is set to take place on October 21st and 22nd in Los Angeles. The schedule includes various panels and events that will be live-streamed on Twitch. The first panel, titled “Shaping the Verse: The Future of Star Engine,” will discuss updates to the render engine, graphics API updates, and more. The second panel, “Fix it and Fly it,” will showcase resource management and possibly reveal updates for the next patch.
Other highlights of the event include a cosplay competition, a panel announcing new ship concepts, and a presentation on UI updates and the new space map. There is speculation about a surprise panel during a block of free time, with some suggesting it may be related to the reveal of Pyro, a new system. However, it is uncertain if Pyro will be launched as it was originally planned with meshing and other core mechanics.
The second day of CitizenCon will feature panels on character advancement, improvements to FPS combat and handling, flight improvements, and outposts and settlements. The closing presentation will likely include a handpicked mission demo and an address by Star Citizen executives. It is hoped that the event will also bring updates on Squadron 42, but any announcement should only be made if they are confident in delivering it on time.
The speaker acknowledges the reduction in content recently due to CIG holding back information for CitizenCon. They assure their viewers that they will cover all the panels and provide summaries. They also express excitement about the event and highlight their plans to break down each ship concept, potentially do hardware reviews, and have a major giveaway.