The video offers a detailed first look at the new Onyx facilities in Star Citizen’s 4.3 PTU, showcasing immersive environments, mission objectives, hostile NPCs, and new weapons and armor, emphasizing exploration and tactical PvE gameplay. The host highlights the facilities’ design for solo and small group play, expresses excitement for future updates, and encourages viewer engagement and feedback on the evolving content.
The video provides a first look at the new Onyx facilities introduced in Star Citizen’s 4.3 PTU update, which recently went live for public testing. The host begins by accepting an investigation mission from a new mission giver, the Hawkro agency, tasked with retrieving personnel files on Dr. Logan Jorrett. The facilities are only accessible via quantum markers when on a mission, which helps reduce clutter due to the number of locations. Upon arrival, the host explores the exterior, noting two large hangars designed to accommodate ships safely inside, hinting at potential PvP or mercenary activity in the area.
Inside the facility, the host navigates through two main wings: the engineering and research wings, with a third wing expected in a future patch. The environment is detailed and atmospheric, featuring thematic design elements like red paneling and logos consistent with the Squadron 42 aesthetic. The engineering wing houses manufacturing machines and NPCs with varied loadouts, including pulse pistols and laser pistols. The host completes the mission objective by downloading data and explores deeper, discovering interactive elements like levers and ladders, as well as irradiated valart creatures, indicating a rich environment with potential for future missions.
The research wing offers a more ominous atmosphere, with warnings to be cautious due to unknown threats. The host encounters irradiated Copian creatures and NPCs wielding new Vault weapons, including snipers and shotguns, demonstrating the integration of new gear into these areas. Exploration reveals multiple levels connected by staircases and elevators, medical labs, and orange armor boxes containing new Gist armor pieces in various color variants. The host also observes environmental storytelling elements, such as charred Valar creatures and locked doors that may require puzzle-solving in future updates.
Throughout the video, the host highlights the potential for both solo and small group play within these facilities, emphasizing the PvE focus due to the number of locations reducing player congestion. The design encourages exploration and tactical gameplay, with opportunities to find new weapons and armor while navigating hostile NPCs and environmental hazards. The host expresses excitement about the facilities’ depth and looks forward to additional missions and gameplay opportunities as the patch progresses through the PTU phase.
In closing, the host invites viewers to share their thoughts on the new facilities and the 4.3 update in the comments, encouraging engagement and feedback. They also mention upcoming content, including a monthly report and further videos covering other patch features like ladder mechanics and environmental changes. The video ends with a call to like and subscribe for more Star Citizen updates, fostering a community eager to explore the evolving universe of the game.