The video provides detailed updates on the development progress of various Star Citizen ships, including the Anvil Paladin, Drake Ironclad and Assault, RSI Apollo Medac and Triage, Perseus, and the Kraken with its newly added medical bay, highlighting expected features and release timelines around the upcoming Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. It also teases four unannounced vehicles, notably the Krueger L-21 Wolf fighter, while promoting related community events and tools like the Game Glass app.
The video provides an extensive update on the progress of various ships and vehicles currently in development for Star Citizen. It begins with the Anvil Paladin gunship, which has undergone a graybox review revealing challenges with its side turret setup, necessitating further iterations to refine gameplay while maintaining the original concept. Following this, the Drake Ironclad and its assault variant are advancing through the whitebox phase, with interior navigation improvements such as new elevators and revised staircases to enhance traversal. Notably, this marks the first official confirmation that both the Ironclad and Ironclad Assault are being developed simultaneously, promising a robust hauler with ample cargo and living space, potentially ready by the upcoming Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) in November.
Next, attention turns to the RSI Apollo Medac and Triage ships, both having passed their LOD0 reviews and entering final stages involving damage setup, painting, and level of detail enhancements. These ships are expected to release soon, possibly in the next patch, although they might lack advanced features like drone recovery medbeds initially. The video speculates on potential updates to medical mechanics, inspired by the ongoing in-game narrative about a regeneration crisis, which could introduce more immersive and hands-on medical interactions beyond the current medpens and beams. Regardless, the Apollo’s modularity in swapping medbed configurations is seen as a significant and eagerly awaited addition.
The RSI Perseus, a large patrol gunboat, is also progressing well into the LOD0 phase, with exterior detailing aligning it visually with other RSI ships. Its completion is anticipated within the year, likely debuting at the IAE, after which development focus will shift to the Galaxy ship. The Kraken, a massive ship, remains in pre-production with additional concept work needed, especially for challenging internal areas like engineering and a newly added small medical facility. While full production is slated to start later this year, its release is expected next year. The inclusion of a medical bay raises questions about potential trade-offs in ship features or size adjustments to accommodate this new space.
The video also touches on four unannounced vehicles in various development stages. One is nearing the end of whitebox, another has progressed to graybox after resolving cargo mechanism issues, indicating cargo functionality. A third vehicle is undergoing geometry refinements and animation work, suggesting a sizable multi-room design, while the final one passed a combined gate review to allow audio, UI, and visual effects teams to enhance its quality, likely referring to the Krueger L-21 Wolf light fighter. This fighter is noted for its stylish features, such as a built-in clock, and is expected to set new standards in audio and visual fidelity, potentially releasing soon in patch 4.3 or 4.3.1.
In conclusion, the video expresses excitement about the upcoming ships, particularly the Apollo, Ironclad variants, and Kraken, while acknowledging some are out of the presenter’s budget. It also promotes Game Glass, an app to use phones or tablets as ship dashboards, offering discounts and supporting the channel. The presenter invites viewers to join a live trade meet event and encourages subscriptions, likes, and notifications to support the channel, ending with gratitude to patrons and members for their ongoing support.