In the 4.7 PTU update, the Corsair ship receives significant improvements in armor and shield strength but faces challenges due to the radar system’s much higher power demands, requiring careful power management and optimized weapon loadouts. Despite some frustrations with radar range and server performance, the Corsair remains a versatile and durable ship, especially when balancing ballistic and energy weapons for effective combat.
In this video, the creator tests the Corsair ship in the 4.7 PTU (Public Test Universe) update of the game, focusing on its combat capabilities, armor, radar, and power management. Starting on the roof of the Corsair, the creator explains the need to strip unnecessary components, such as certain guns, to free up power for essential systems like shields and weapons. They emphasize using all stock components to assess the Corsair’s baseline performance without modifications. The video highlights the new radar system, which now requires significantly more power pips to operate at maximum range and quality compared to the previous version.
The creator reviews several key changes from patch 4.6 to 4.7, including the radar’s increased power requirements, improved physical and energy durability, and a substantial boost to the shield strength—almost doubling from 62 to 125. They also mention some engine state changes but are unsure of the specifics. Testing begins with targeting an enemy MSR ship, which also has strong shields, making it a challenging opponent. The creator struggles initially with radar range and targeting, realizing they must reallocate power from weapons to radar to maintain effective targeting distance.
Combat tests reveal that while the Corsair’s cannons are powerful and effective at melting armor, they are less efficient against smaller ships, and the new radar system consumes a lot of energy, forcing players to balance power distribution carefully. The creator expresses frustration with the radar’s limited range despite its high power consumption and criticizes server performance issues affecting gameplay. They note the visual appeal of the armor melting animation but express disappointment that ships still explode rather than disable when heavily damaged, which they find unrealistic.
To optimize the Corsair’s performance under the new patch, the creator suggests a mixed weapon loadout, such as adding ballistic weapons like Deadbolts on the wings to offset the high energy demands of the radar system. They recommend removing turrets to free up power for shields and weapons, thereby maintaining a strong defensive and offensive capability. Despite the challenges, the Corsair is praised for being a versatile and highly durable ship, with improvements in shield strength and armor making it even better than before.
In conclusion, the video summarizes that the 4.7 patch brings significant changes to the Corsair, mainly through enhanced armor, stronger shields, and a more demanding radar system that requires careful power management. While the increased power cost for radar is a drawback, the ship remains valuable and competitive, especially when using optimized builds with a balance of ballistic and energy weapons. The creator invites viewers to share their thoughts on the patch and the Corsair and expresses eagerness for future updates to improve gameplay stability and balance.