"Which of these Sprint Report ships do you think has the potential to become a future Ship Showdown winner? In this episode, we share new progress on upcoming ships, plus a look at hull scraping, and more!
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The video for “Inside Star Citizen: Sprint Showdown | Summer 2022” gives an update on the development progress of various spaceships in the game. The focus is on the Drake Corsair, which has moved through the grey box phase and is starting to take shape. The exterior detail is being worked on, with attention to the nay cell and connecting areas. The ship’s interior, including the crew quarters, is also being developed. Additionally, the landing gear and other functional aspects of the ship are being refined. The wings have been attached, and there are plans to diversify the attached sensor rods from the concept.
The video then switches to another ship, the Argo SRV, which has entered the grey box phase. Progress has been made on both the exterior and interior of the ship, with main shapes and material breakup being refined. The Bany Merchantman ship is briefly showcased, emphasizing the importance of having the correct field of view (FOV) for camera angles.
Next, the video introduces the vehicle salvage HUD for the upcoming Vulture Reclaimer ship. The HUD provides essential information for salvaging, such as target relevant details, remaining cargo space, and extraction rate. The implementation is still in progress, but it will eventually include a complete UI, visual effects, and internal functionality. The development of the gimbal system for hole scraping has resulted in new technology that may enhance all gimbals, allowing for more customization and potentially removing size restrictions on weapons.
The video mentions a retrofitting sprint for the Hammerhead ship to integrate internal power relays, an important component for the resource management system. This system will impact various aspects of gameplay, including engineering, life support, and multi-crew functionality. It is an exciting step towards the implementation of true resource management. The video ends with a tease of the UI card system, a new way to dynamically display building blocks in the persistent universe.
Lastly, the video concludes with a fun gesture performance from the host and mentions the upcoming ship showdown event, where the community will vote to determine the best ships for new and exclusive paints.