The Star Citizen 4.1 update introduces significant changes to the mining system, separating hand mining and vehicle mining into distinct categories and adding new exclusive resources for each. Additionally, the ROC mining vehicle has been upgraded with customizable mining heads, enhancing gameplay strategy, while various bugs and issues have been addressed to improve the overall experience.
In the latest update for Star Citizen 4.1, significant changes have been introduced, particularly in the mining system, alongside various improvements to locations and gameplay mechanics. The patch notes highlight enhancements to the Hather alignment facilities and orbital platforms, where visual aspects such as lighting and overall art have been refined. This aims to create a more vibrant and visually distinct environment, reducing the previous dullness and graininess of these areas.
One of the most notable changes in this patch is the reworking of the mining system, which now separates hand mining and vehicle mining into distinct categories. Players will no longer be able to mine resources that are meant for hand tools using ground vehicles like the ROC. New minable resources exclusive to ground vehicles are set to be introduced, including Baradon (beginner), Glosy (medium), and Fain Malign (hard), while FPS mining will feature its own unique resources such as Apite (easy), Doite (medium), and Hadanite (hard), along with several redacted professional and expert minables.
The ROC mining vehicle has also received an upgrade, now equipped with four dedicated mining heads that players can buy and swap out according to their play styles. These new heads offer specific benefits, including reduced instability, increased laser power, and optimized charge windows, allowing for more strategic mining operations and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
In addition to the mining changes, the patch addresses several bugs and issues that players have encountered. Noteworthy fixes include resolving a display issue with the Aegis Redeemer’s lower ladder section, addressing problems with harvestable ores not being submitted for missions, and fixing navigation markers in the new age tutorial. Other adjustments have been made to improve elevator functionality in Pyro and to localize error messages for better clarity.
Overall, these updates, while not monumental, are crucial in laying the groundwork for improved mining mechanics and refining the game environment. The patch aims to enhance both FPS and vehicle-based mining experiences while also addressing immersion-breaking bugs. Players are encouraged to share their thoughts on the mining rework and engage with the community through comments and subscriptions, with a giveaway incentive for subscribers and YouTube members.