The video discussed the announcement of CitizenCon taking place in October in Manchester, England, with speculation about potential Squadron 42 developments. It also provided updates on the Star Citizen 3.23 features, including a delay in implementing freight elevators, new Arena Commander custom lobbies, a new game mode called “Gra Royale,” and the introduction of an engineering experimental mode for player feedback.
In the video, it was announced that CitizenCon, the annual Star Citizen event, will take place in October in Manchester, England. Speculation arose about the significance of this location, potentially hinting at developments related to Squadron 42. Additionally, there was anticipation for potential announcements regarding Star Citizen updates, including the release of Star Citizen Alpha 4.0.
However, some news was less exciting, with a delay in the implementation of freight elevators in the 3.23 update. This feature is crucial for bringing vehicles into ships, but it was noted that additional work is needed for its implementation. Despite this delay, freight elevators will be included in the update, focusing on freight transportation.
Exciting features announced for the 3.23 update included new Arena Commander custom lobbies, allowing players to create their own games with friends. Additionally, a new game mode called “Gra Royale” was introduced, featuring ground vehicles like the dragonfly and hover quad. A new flight map, Minus Layman, previously available only for racers, will now be accessible for regular Battle Royale and Squadron Battle modes.
A notable addition to the 3.23 update is the introduction of an engineering experimental mode, offering limited tests for experimental engineering gameplay. This approach of testing new features in Arena Commander’s experimental mode allows for broader player feedback and diverse opinions to improve the game’s development. The video also mentioned the upcoming dynamic event featuring an Idris, although players will not be able to fly their own Idris. The event was tested in the PTU and is set to be released in the Persistent Universe.