"Star Citizen’s latest update kicks off an exciting event where players can find golden tickets for a $10,000 ship…
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Star Citizen has released a new spaceship called the F8C Lightning Heavy Fighter, which was previously only available by spending $10,000 or completing a campaign in the game. The ship has now been added to the game, and although the narrator did not spend $10,000 to acquire it, their friend did and allowed them to fly it. There is also a contest where players can find a gold ticket in the game to earn the right to buy the ship, or they can kill a dev player and take a platinum card to get the ship for free with Lifetime Insurance.
The F8C Lightning Heavy Fighter is a powerful ship with eight weapon hard points and high sustained damage. It is fast and enjoyable to fly, with good handling mechanics even in atmospheric conditions. While the ship’s weapons are downgraded compared to the military version, it is still considered one of the most impressive single-seat combat ships in the game. The ship’s release is tied to the upcoming launch of Squadron 42, the single player campaign for Star Citizen, implying that the campaign’s launch is approaching.
The narrator speculates that Squadron 42’s release is not imminent based on the latest monthly reports, but expects more information to be revealed during Citizen Con, an upcoming event. The narrator plans to livestream the event and hopes for updates on Squadron 42’s status. The F8C Lightning Heavy Fighter has not yet reached gold standard, indicating that there may still be some tweaks before its final release. Players have had success finding gold tickets, which allow them to purchase the ship for around $300, while obtaining a platinum ticket from a dev player is more challenging but rewards the player with a free Lifetime Insurance version of the ship.
Overall, the F8C Lightning Heavy Fighter represents progress for Squadron 42, and there is anticipation for the upcoming Citizen Con event where more information about the game’s status and potential release window may be revealed. The narrator concludes by asking for opinions on the ship and the event, and promoting their podcast for further discussion of gaming news, including Star Citizen.