Ryan (aka Mac) provides an update on Star Citizen ship development, highlighting progress on several vehicles including the Drake Kraken entering pre-production, the Anvil Paladin nearing its July review, and significant advancements on RSI ships like the Apollo and Perseus. He emphasizes ongoing efforts to modernize Drake ships, the modular design focus of RSI, and encourages community support while sharing excitement for these upcoming additions to the game.
In this update, Ryan (aka Mac) provides a detailed overview of the current progress on various ships and vehicles in Star Citizen’s production pipeline. He begins by discussing five unannounced vehicles, noting that two have moved from white box to gray box stages, focusing on hull detail. One of these is suspected to be the RSI Meteor, a small salvaging ship smaller than the Misque Fortune. Another vehicle from a prominent manufacturer is nearing its white box review, while a fifth, a new variant, has just entered pre-production and is expected to move through production rapidly.
The Anvil Paladin, a midsized gunship, has progressed through gray box and is being prepared for its July gate review, with additional artists assigned to finalize its details. The Gatac Railin, a medium-sized freighter with exterior cargo, has begun pre-production but will continue development alongside other tasks before entering full production later this year, though its release this year remains uncertain. The Drake Ironclad, a large armored freighter, is undergoing layout changes and modular kit refinements to improve traversal and speed up production, which will also benefit other Drake ships like the Kraken.
RSI ships are seeing significant progress, with the Apollo Medevac and Triage models reaching LOD0 phase, making them flight-capable soon. The modular medical bays are being tested for functionality, allowing different bed configurations. The heavy military gunship RSI Apollo is approaching its gray box gate review, with work on animating components like torpedo launchers underway. The Perseus is advancing steadily despite its large size, with plans to shift focus to the RSI Galaxy afterward. These developments highlight RSI’s growing focus on modular design and ship variety.
The highly anticipated Drake Kraken has entered pre-production, with work focusing on updating the original concept to modern standards. Although full production is expected later this year, the Kraken’s release is likely targeted for 2026 due to its complexity. The efforts on the Kraken and Ironclad are also expected to help modernize other Drake ships, including the Caterpillar, which is currently outdated. This marks an exciting phase for Drake ships and their integration into the persistent universe.
Ryan concludes by thanking his patrons and supporters, offering discount codes for various products, and encouraging viewers to subscribe and follow his streams. He expresses enthusiasm for the upcoming ships and vehicles, emphasizing how these additions will enrich the Star Citizen universe. The video serves as both an informative progress report and a community engagement update, inviting fans to stay connected and support the channel.