The video offers a detailed first look at Star Citizen patch 4.7.1’s new Hull-B cargo ship, featuring an extendable cargo spindle and efficient loading capabilities, and the Graycat UTV, a small ground vehicle designed for utility and short-range transport. It also covers pricing, customization options, and key gameplay features, highlighting the vehicles’ roles in enhancing cargo operations and ground logistics within the game.
The video provides an in-depth first look at the newly released Hull-B cargo ship and the Graycat UTV ground vehicle in Star Citizen patch 4.7.1. The Hull-B is a medium-sized cargo hauler featuring a unique extendable cargo spindle that nearly doubles its length when deployed, allowing for a substantial cargo capacity of 512 SCU, comparable to the Drake Caterpillar. The ship includes practical features such as tractor beam turrets for loading and unloading cargo, a docking collar, and a modest interior with engineering, habitation, and bridge areas. The pilot’s visibility is slightly improved over previous MISK ships, though some interface elements like the MFDs remain positioned low.
The Hull-B’s engineering room houses its components, including a single size two power plant, four size two shields (with two acting as reserves), coolers, and a quantum drive. The ship is designed primarily for cargo transport rather than combat, and its flight characteristics change depending on whether the cargo spindle is extended or retracted and the cargo load. The co-pilot can operate remote tractor beams and turrets, though some minor bugs were noted in the interface during the demonstration. Overall, the Hull-B promises efficient cargo hauling with ease of loading and unloading.
The Graycat UTV is a small, ground-based utility vehicle resembling a pickup truck with weapon racks on each side and a 1 SU cargo grid at the back for carrying small cargo items. It is intended for short-range transport and utility purposes, such as moving items around bases or distribution centers, making it a potentially valuable asset for ground operations. The vehicle features basic components like a power plant and avionics but lacks shields or batteries. It includes new animations for entering and exiting the vehicle and handles well enough for its class, with a top speed of around 20 meters per second.
Regarding pricing and customization, the Hull-B is priced at $280 in store credits or $260 Warbond, which is notably higher than its original concept price but justified by its cargo capacity and features. It comes with several paint options, including exclusive and event-themed skins. The Graycat UTV is priced more modestly at $40 in credits or $35 Warbond, aligning with other small ground vehicles in the game, and also offers a variety of paint schemes, including limited and exclusive options. Both vehicles are expected to gain more utility as the game develops, especially with potential future ground vehicle missions and base-building content.
The video concludes with a brief overview of the Q&A for the Hull-B, highlighting key points such as the impact of cargo load and spindle position on flight handling, the temporary disabling of the docking port feature, and the ship’s advantages like quick cargo loading and a larger quantum fuel tank for extended range. The presenter expresses enthusiasm for testing these new additions in the persistent universe, particularly the Hull-B’s cargo operations and the UTV’s ground utility. Viewers are encouraged to share their thoughts on the new vehicles, and the presenter hints at upcoming content updates and roadmap news for Star Citizen.