The video provides an extensive update on Star Citizen’s ship development, highlighting significant progress on new vehicles like the Gatac Railin hauler, Drake Ironclad series, Kraken, and RSI Galaxy, along with advancements in docking mechanics through the command module. It also mentions several unannounced ships in development and emphasizes the exciting future of organizational gameplay and vehicle variety in the game.
In this comprehensive update on Star Citizen ships and vehicles, Ryan, aka Mac, provides an overview of the latest progress from November and December. He begins by highlighting the Gatac Railin, a large Xian hauler that entered production in mid-November and is currently two months into development. This ship will add to the lineup of haulers in the game. The Aegis Hammerhead is also undergoing gold standard work, with refined areas and the creation of an Aegis kit that will help speed up the development of future ships, including potential capital ships.
Ryan then moves on to the Drake ships, which are making significant progress. The Drake Ironclad, Ironclad Assault, and Command module are advancing toward gray box reviews, with the Assault variant receiving focused work. Notably, the command module’s first playable version was completed, showcasing seamless control handover between the module and the host ship. This advancement could improve docking mechanics, potentially enabling better ship-to-station and ship-to-ship docking in the future. The Greycat UTV is also in development, with updates to its dashboard and animations, promising a fun utility vehicle for exploring and maintaining bases.
At the larger end of the spectrum, the Drake Kraken continues through whitebox development, with a review scheduled for February. The team has made interior changes to aid navigation and cargo movement, including a tram system running the length of the ship. Although still early in production, the Kraken is shaping up to be a massive and complex vessel, with work also considering the Drake Privateer variant. Ryan anticipates its release could be this year or next, depending on development progress.
The RSI Galaxy has entered pre-production following the Polaris and Perseus, with expectations that it may have a shorter development period due to recent concept work and reusable assets from previous ships. Additionally, there are several unannounced vehicles in various stages of development, including one close to release and others progressing quickly thanks to existing brand kits. Some of these vehicles might be the upcoming Hermes and an Argo medium salvager, while others remain a mystery, possibly from manufacturers not recently featured.
Ryan concludes by emphasizing the excitement around the Drake ships, particularly the Ironclad series and the Kraken, which will play a significant role in organizational operations. The progress on the command module is especially promising for improving docking mechanics. He also encourages viewers to check out the impound for vehicles no longer available for purchase and invites them to support his channel through subscriptions, likes, and participation in his live streams. Overall, this update paints a positive picture of ongoing ship development in Star Citizen.