"This week, explore the creation of our newest offering from RSI Applied Innovations making its debut at Invictus Launch Week 2951. Plus, experience Orison At Night in another thrilling Sprint Report! "
In this episode of Inside Star Citizen, the team at RSI (Roberts Space Industries) discusses the challenges of living up to Chris Roberts’ reputation while pushing the boundaries of creativity. They aim to keep the RSI style fresh for players while maintaining its familiar elements. They introduce the RSI Scorpius, a two-person heavy escort fighter that adds depth to their lineup of fighters. The ship features a pilot and a remote turret gunner, providing flexibility in combat situations. The design process involved exploring various silhouettes and ultimately settling on a distinct X-formation, giving the ship a unique visual identity.
The Scorpius brings a multi-crew experience to Star Citizen, enhancing fleet battles and teamwork. The remote turret allows the second player to track and engage attackers from different angles, adding strategic depth to combat scenarios. The ship also boasts forward-facing firepower from four size three mounts on the wingtips and two missile racks on the hull. The design team aimed to balance pushing the ship further while maintaining the RSI DNA that fans are familiar with.
The episode also provides updates on the development progress of key features. The hospital in Brentworth, New Babbage, is entering its final art phase, with attention to detail, signage, and interior design. The planet tech team is working to improve the canyon experience, addressing stretching and artifacting issues on canyon walls. The ongoing development of colonial homesteads involves creating various prop plants and indoor personal harvestables for player interaction. Additionally, the VFX team showcases the nighttime emissive particles in Orison, which will create a visually stunning atmosphere when combined with lighting and gas clouds.
To end the episode, viewers are reminded that Invictus Launch Week begins soon, allowing players to explore capital ships and popular fighters for free. The anticipation grows for the arrival of Orison, which promises to set a new benchmark for landing zones in Star Citizen. Overall, this episode highlights the efforts to push the boundaries of design, improve technical aspects, and create visually captivating experiences for players in the evolving world of Star Citizen.