In this update, Ryan reviews the ongoing fixes to Star Citizen’s alpha 4.2.1 patch, particularly improvements to freight elevators, and previews the upcoming 4.3 update featuring new gameplay elements like dynamic snow, AIFPS turrets, and new mission types, which will soon enter Evocati testing. He also discusses the resource drive event’s challenges, the ship showdown competition, his temporary pause from streaming due to illness, and thanks his community for their support.
In this update video, Ryan, also known as Mac, provides a concise overview of the current developments in Star Citizen, focusing primarily on the recent alpha 4.2.1 patch and the upcoming 4.3 update. He begins by acknowledging the ongoing efforts from the developers to address key issues in the live 4.2.1 environment, particularly emphasizing fixes related to freight elevators. A recent hotfix has improved the stacking of cargo boxes in elevators, although some problems persist with elevators mistakenly thinking they are full. Ryan anticipates another hotfix soon to resolve these remaining issues.
Looking ahead to alpha 4.3, Ryan shares details from the roadmap about the planned features and content. The initial patch for 4.3 is expected to release soon on the Evocati test servers, potentially by Friday. Key highlights include the introduction of AIFPS turrets, new armor sets like the Guist sniper light armor and Ambrose medium utility armor, dynamic snow, ladder improvements, and cooperative puzzle-based zones. There will also be new mission types involving abandoned underground facilities and mission pickups at specific locations, along with the addition of the Zenith V sniper rifle. Ryan expresses particular excitement about the dynamic snow and the new mission content.
Ryan also discusses the ongoing 4.2.1 resource drive event, which has been challenging for many players to complete due to technical issues. He speculates whether Cloud Imperium might extend the event’s timeframe to allow more players to earn rewards, especially since the event was initially scheduled to end with the 4.3 release. However, no official decision has been made, and Ryan estimates that 4.3 might launch by the end of August, allowing roughly a month for testing and continued participation in the resource drive.
Additionally, Ryan mentions the start of the ship showdown event, where players can vote for their favorite ships to win skins and other rewards. The competition begins with a phase encouraging players to promote their chosen ships on social media and other platforms before moving into the final voting rounds. On a personal note, Ryan apologizes for not streaming due to feeling under the weather with a cough and cold, which his young child is also experiencing. He hopes to resume streaming soon and promises to keep the community updated on any significant news, especially after the upcoming roadmap update.
Finally, Ryan reminds viewers about supporting his channel by using his referral link when purchasing in-game items or ships from the impound, which provides a discount and helps fund his content creation. He thanks his patrons and channel members for their ongoing support and encourages viewers to subscribe, like, and enable notifications for his videos. Ryan closes by expressing gratitude for the community’s engagement and looks forward to sharing more updates in the near future.