In a recent Star Citizen test, the server meshing technology was showcased with a 200-player tech preview, demonstrating seamless transitions between servers as players moved between different parts of the Stanton star system. Despite encountering server errors and crashes, the test highlighted the potential benefits of server meshing in maintaining stability and continuity for players across different server instances, marking a significant milestone in the game’s development.
In a recent Star Citizen test, the server meshing technology was showcased with a 200-player tech preview. The test involved two dedicated game servers managing different parts of the Stanton star system - one handling space and the other managing planets and moons. As players moved between areas, they transitioned between servers, indicated by changes in the authority ID displayed on the screen. Server crashes were encountered during transitions, leading to brief disruptions before players were seamlessly moved to a new server.
Despite encountering server errors and crashes, players observed that their friends in different parts of the same server did not experience the same issues. This highlighted the potential benefits of server meshing in maintaining stability and continuity for players across different server instances. The test also revealed instances of server recovery reports, where players found themselves in a different authority ID after a crash, indicating a shift to a new server.
Throughout the test, players noticed the disappearance and reappearance of party markers, as well as encountered Legacy 30ks, which are server crashes that end the play session. The ultimate goal of server meshing is to eliminate these crashes and seamlessly transition players to new servers without disrupting their gameplay experience. Despite encountering some technical challenges and unresponsive NPCs during the test, players were impressed by the progress made in implementing server meshing technology in Star Citizen.
The test participants were excited about the future potential of server meshing in Star Citizen, anticipating increased dedicated game servers per mesh to accommodate more players and enhance server performance. The experience was described as surreal and marked a significant milestone in the game’s development. The test participants expressed optimism about the continued development of server meshing technology and looked forward to seeing how it would shape the future of Star Citizen as it evolves into a fully-fledged MMO experience.