The October 15, 2024, update for Star Citizen PTU, version 3.24.18, reinstates the Saber Raven’s original cannons but introduces bugs, including a malfunctioning weapon rack and issues with Quantum travel interaction. The presenter highlights significant problems with turret targeting at stations, which could leave players vulnerable to attacks, raising concerns about the patch’s readiness for live deployment.
On October 15, 2024, a new update for the Star Citizen PTU, version 3.24.18, was released, featuring changes to the Saber Raven’s default weapons. The video begins with a comparison of the Saber Raven’s armament between the previous and current PTU patches. Previously equipped with default laser repeaters, the Saber Raven now has its original two size three corer cannons reinstated. However, a notable issue arises with the weapon rack, which is located outside the ship. The presenter highlights this problem and encourages viewers to report it if they can reproduce the bug.
The next segment of the video focuses on testing the Quantum travel interaction button. While in Quantum travel, the presenter demonstrates how the interaction button appears on the screen, but it does not drop the player out of Quantum travel even when accidentally pressed. The button’s persistent presence is deemed annoying, but the presenter notes that it is not as concerning as a potential self-destruct button, indicating some relief that it is a less critical issue.
The video then shifts to testing the targeting functionality of station turrets. The presenter attempts to target a turret at Port Tressler but finds that the targeting system does not work. They also try to engage with bunker turrets, only to discover that they cannot target or shoot at them either. This raises concerns about the potential for griefers to attack players without any defensive response from the station turrets, highlighting a significant gameplay flaw that needs to be addressed before the patch goes live.
The presenter expresses frustration over the inability to fire weapons and the malfunctioning turrets, which could lead to a problematic gaming experience. As they attempt to defend against an attacking player, they realize their ship is vulnerable due to the turrets not functioning as intended. The situation escalates as they lose their ship and scramble to find a weapon, indicating the dire need for fixes in the current patch.
In conclusion, the video emphasizes the various bugs and issues present in the 3.24.18 PTU update, particularly concerning weapon functionality and turret targeting. The presenter expresses concern about the patch going live with these unresolved problems, as they could significantly impact player experience and gameplay balance. The call for community involvement in reporting bugs underscores the collaborative nature of the game’s development process.