The video discusses the updates to the star map and mobiGlas in Star Citizen’s Alpha 3.23, highlighting new features like the Maps app with an interior map and planetary surface details, as well as improved user experience through apps like the health and contract manager. The design team is working on integrating data from various systems like scanning and radar to create a seamless navigation experience, aiming to enhance player interaction and streamline gameplay in Star Citizen.
In the video transcription, the host discusses the new updates to the star map and mobiGlas in Star Citizen’s Alpha 3.23. The star map has received a significant overhaul, now called the Maps app, which includes features like the interior map for local areas and a planetary surface map. The new mobiGlas design includes updated visuals and new apps for improved user experience. The health app provides detailed information on the player’s health status, including debuffs and potential effects like radiation or drug overdoses.
The contract manager app has been visually polished with new features like timing readouts for mission availability, making it easier for players to navigate missions. The star map now allows for custom markers, route planning, and the ability to zoom in on planets to see surface locations like towns and outposts. The map also displays amenities available at locations, making it easier for players to decide where to go.
The new star map combines radar, star map, AR markers, and interior map functionalities into one comprehensive system. However, challenges arise in integrating data from various systems like scanning and radar, which are still evolving. The design team is working on a tracking system to combine data from different game elements for a seamless user experience.
The host emphasizes that the star map is dependent on the progress of other systems like scanning and radar, which are still being developed. The goal is to create a system that can inherit data from multiple sources and provide a cohesive navigation experience for players. Despite some challenges, the team is dedicated to improving the star map and mobiGlas to enhance player interaction with the game world. The new features aim to streamline navigation, mission management, and exploration in Star Citizen, offering a more immersive and intuitive gameplay experience for players.