“New ships, professions, locations, and optimizations are underway in Star Citizen. Here is the latest look at upcoming features and ships.”
In the June 2023 development update for Star Citizen, several new features and developments were highlighted. The AI team has been working on AI navigation in dynamic environments, such as planets, and improving zero gravity transitions for AI companions and crew. Ship-wise, the Tumbril Storm tank has reached its final stage and may be implemented soon, while the Santaki Eye is still in progress. The game features include the introduction of master modes in Arena Commander and a new flight speed system that switches between combat and navigation modes. Additionally, work has been done on weapon wear and tear, first-person inventory, vehicle tractor beams, cargo hauling missions, and the player versus faction reputation system. The narrative team has been focusing on developing the Pyro system as a lawless frontier, with the aim of creating a distinct experience for players.
Despite some exciting updates, certain areas like the economy, server meshing, and the Resource Network were not extensively covered in the development update. The lack of substantial information on these major features raises questions about the progress and potential impact of the ongoing development. However, the update provides insight into the advancements made in AI, ship development, game features, and the narrative, giving players a glimpse into what they can expect in the future of Star Citizen.