The video reviews the latest Invictus 2955 updates in Star Citizen, highlighting new ships, upgrade kits, and weapon systems that enhance gameplay, combat, and customization options. It also discusses the potential impact of these upgrades on solo and team play, while expressing some concerns about balance, control, and future accessibility.
The video provides an overview of the latest updates and upgrade kits introduced in Star Citizen’s Invictus 2955 event. The most notable addition is the flyable address, along with new ships like the Guardian MX, Starlancer Attack, and the Anvil Asgard. These new ships and features aim to enhance gameplay and ship customization, offering players more options for combat and exploration. The video emphasizes that these upgrades are significant for both solo and team play, especially as the game expands with more carrier ships and complex roles.
One of the key upgrades discussed is the new Scorpius turret, which replaces the previous remote turret with a bespoke version that can carry up to 16 size two missiles. While the turret itself might not be ideal for co-pilots, it offers a substantial advantage for solo pilots, providing access to 32 size two missiles without any downsides. The upgrade allows solo pilots to deploy more firepower, making the Scorpius more versatile and deadly in combat. However, the reviewer questions whether the turret might be an oversight, as the pilot could potentially lose control of the missiles in future updates.
The video then covers the new flight blades available for the Gladius, which modify handling characteristics by increasing pitch, roll, and yaw at the cost of straight-line speed, or vice versa. The reviewer notes that these changes are subtle and may feel more like placebo effects rather than game-changing modifications. Additionally, the Gladius now supports bomb racks capable of carrying one size three bomb, transforming it into a more effective bomber role. While bombs have limited utility currently, the ability to target and deploy them adds a new gameplay dimension, especially during event missions involving ground targets.
Further, the video highlights weapon kits such as the Nova Tanks Gatling gun, which provides a satisfying feeling when firing but offers performance comparable to existing weapons like the Centurion’s laser repeaters. The Gatling kit boasts high DPS but is limited by its ballistic rounds, making it more a matter of feel and aesthetic rather than a clear-cut upgrade for damage or efficiency. The reviewer expresses enthusiasm for the weapon’s feel but notes that it may not be the most practical choice for combat effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of gameplay experience over raw stats.
Finally, the video discusses the Idris ship and its new upgrade kits, including the T kit and the main Kit. The T kit adds missile PDCs, a ballistic turret, and a powerful Hammerfall torpedo launcher capable of dealing massive damage, including two-shotting Polaris-class ships. The Idris Kit replaces the ballistic turret with a large missile launcher and a massive laser capable of destroying fighters and capital ships quickly. The reviewer criticizes the exclusivity of these upgrades being store-only and hopes that Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) will make such upgrades more accessible in the future. Overall, the update introduces exciting new options but also raises questions about balance and accessibility.