The video highlights the upcoming Idris P variant in Star Citizen, featuring new weaponry such as a size 10 laser, 32 size 3 missile turrets, and four size 12 torpedo launchers, alongside visualized upgrade kits and new paint options, indicating an imminent release. It also discusses upgrades to the Perseus, including larger cannons, and suggests that these developments point to the Idris and Perseus becoming playable ships soon, likely at Invictus or IAE.
The video discusses exciting new developments related to the Idris ship in Star Citizen, particularly focusing on the upcoming Idris P variant. Recent leaks, in-game footage, and data mining have revealed significant details about the ship’s weaponry and variants. The Idris P is expected to be released earlier than the Idris M, which is traditionally the military version, with the P variant tailored for wealthy civilians and organizations. This shift is supported by a URL hinting at the Idris P’s availability and the in-game appearance of the Kit, an upgrade that attaches a size 10 laser and missile turret to the ship.
The Idris comes in two main variants: the M, which is heavily armed with a size 10 railgun, missile room, and increased armor, and the P, which sacrifices some of these heavy weapons for cargo space and weaker armament. The Kit acts as an intermediary upgrade, adding a large laser and missile turret, and replacing some remote turrets with PDCs. For the first time, the Kit has been fully visualized and tested in-game, indicating that Idris P models equipped with the Kit may soon be available as NPCs for missions, hinting at an imminent release.
Weapon details for the Idris have been extensively uncovered, including a new size 10 laser by Hurston Dynamics, which promises high accuracy and devastating firepower. The ship will also feature a series of size 7 weapons, including bespoke ballistic cannons and a PDC laser repeater called M2C Swarm. Most notably, the Idris will carry a massive missile turret holding 32 size 3 missiles, and a groundbreaking set of four size 12 torpedo launchers capable of firing 20 torpedoes, a size previously only seen on larger ships like the Javelin and Polaris. These torpedoes could deliver damage up to 50% higher than current options, significantly boosting the Idris’s offensive capabilities.
The potential for the size 12 torpedoes raises many questions about their operation and limitations, such as whether they can be fired by the pilot or require a dedicated crew. The possibility of internal reloading and the impact on gameplay balance are also discussed. Alongside weapon upgrades, several new ship paints for the Idris have been discovered, suggesting that the ship’s release is imminent, as paints are typically released close to or with the ship itself. All these developments have led to increased speculation that the Idris P may be playable at Invictus and possibly at IAE, marking a major milestone for the ship’s integration into the game.
Finally, the video touches on the Perseus, another ship receiving upgrades, notably its dual size 7 cannons being upgraded to size 8 Medusa cannons. These new weapons are designed for long-range combat against larger targets and are described as delivering devastating salvos. However, details about whether the Perseus retains its versatility with ammunition or if the new cannons are dual turrets remain unclear. Overall, the video builds anticipation for the upcoming Idris release, highlighting its enhanced weaponry and variants, and suggests that the ship is closer than ever to becoming a flyable asset in Star Citizen.