Ryan (Mac) shares updates on Star Citizen’s upcoming industrial gameplay livestream and a new Evocati tech preview test focused on inventory and crafting systems, highlighting features like ship refining, salvaging, refueling, and towing. He also promotes a Twitch stream exploring the Pyro system ahead of the Genesis update, thanking supporters and encouraging engagement with his channel.
In this video, Ryan, also known as Mac, shares exciting updates about Star Citizen, focusing on upcoming events and features related to industrial gameplay. He begins by thanking his patrons and channel members for their support and recommends the Beam eye tracker, a $30 software that enhances gameplay by using webcam-based head and eye tracking, now improved with more features and no longer requiring Open Track.
Ryan highlights an upcoming Star Citizen live event scheduled for Thursday, the 19th, at 3:00 p.m. UTC. This livestream will focus entirely on industrial gameplay, featuring core gameplay pillar members involved in professions like mining, salvaging, and engineering, along with the missions and ship teams. The discussion will cover the broader vision for industrial systems, updates on industrial missions introduced in alpha 4.6, and insights from gameplay, missions, and ship perspectives. Topics such as ship refining, dynamic salvaging, refueling, and towing missions will be explored, emphasizing the importance of these mechanics in the persistent universe.
Another major update Ryan mentions is the planned release of a new Evocati tech preview test targeting the inventory and crafting systems, likely tied to the anticipated alpha 4.7 release at the end of March. Although this test will be limited to Evocati members, it promises a thorough examination of these interconnected systems. Ryan expresses hope that the test won’t be released at an inconvenient time so he and his organization can collaboratively gather resources and test crafting and inventory mechanics extensively.
Ryan also speculates about future tech preview tests, suggesting that after crafting and inventory, the focus may shift to the transport refactor system and possibly dynamic server mesh tests or increased player counts. He appreciates the consistent use of the tech preview channel for testing critical features and encourages viewers to support his channel through links that offer discounts while providing him with a kickback.
Finally, Ryan promotes a Twitch stream happening the same day, where he and his organization will explore the Pyro system in preparation for the Genesis update and the arrival of Planet Nyx. He invites viewers to join the stream, subscribe to his channel, and engage with his content by liking and enabling notifications. Throughout, he reiterates his gratitude to supporters and looks forward to sharing detailed coverage of these developments as they unfold.