Cloud Imperium, the developers of Star Citizen, have returned from their holiday break and have released a new 3.22 PTU patch. They are already working on the upcoming Alpha 3.23, and subscribers can expect monthly reports, a new whitelist guide, and a hotfix patch to address issues with the current patch.
Cloud Imperium, the developers of Star Citizen, are back to work after the holiday break. They have released a new “This Week in Star Citizen” post, along with a new 3.22 PTU patch. The teams are already working on Alpha 3.23, which will be discussed in the coming weeks. This week, subscribers can expect the monthly newsletter and Comm link, as well as a new whitelist guide featuring the MK Reliant. Additionally, double monthly reports for Squadron 42 and the Persistent Universe will be released, covering November and December.
The current state of Alpha 3.22, the live servers patch, has been degrading over the holiday break. However, it was left in a playable state before the break. The patch is experiencing issues with degraded server FPS, but a new 3.22 hotfix patch is in the works to address these issues, including stability and performance problems. The hotfix patch will also introduce a new tool called the Graycat SRT (Salvage and Repair Tool), which allows players to engage in salvaging without needing a dedicated salvaging ship. The tool can fill three canisters at once, making salvaging a viable way to earn money.
The testing of the separated replication layer has not seen any new updates or plans since the holiday period. It is expected that Cloud Imperium will gather data and continue the tests, with the possibility of releasing the separated replication layer build in a 3.22.x patch before the end of March. This build will help servers degrade slower and recover from 30ks (server crashes) more effectively. After that, the focus will likely shift to testing server meshing, possibly starting with the Stanton system. The goal is to have server meshing fully connected and tested by summer 2024.
The content creator, Mac, mentions that he will be working on the monthly reports and streaming on Twitch. He also expresses excitement about Cloud Imperium being back in the office and looks forward to what is to come in Alpha 3.23. He encourages viewers to subscribe to his channel and thanks his patrons and channel members for their support.
In conclusion, Cloud Imperium is back to work, with a new post and patch for Star Citizen. They are already working on Alpha 3.23, and subscribers can expect the monthly newsletter and Comm link, as well as double monthly reports. The current patch, 3.22, has experienced some degradation, but a hotfix patch is in the works to address the issues. This patch will also introduce the Graycat SRT, a salvaging and repair tool. The separated replication layer tests have not seen any new updates, but it is expected that they will continue and potentially release in a future patch. Mac, the content creator, is excited about the developments and will be working on his own videos and streams.