In this week’s Witchspace News, CMDR Buur highlights the launch of the Gutamaya Corsair starship, which has received mixed community feedback regarding its handling and performance, while Frontier monitors player reactions. Additionally, the “Shoulder of Orion” initiative is halfway through its goal of establishing a colonized system, with a new community goal introduced for gathering bounty vouchers, encouraging player participation across the Elite Dangerous universe.
In this week’s edition of Witchspace News, CMDR Buur covers significant updates in the Elite Dangerous universe, including the launch of the Gutamaya Corsair starship, which debuted with an extensive marketing campaign. The Corsair is designed as a medium-class, multi-role vessel featuring size 7 thrusters that offer impressive handling and speed capabilities. However, initial feedback suggests that while it may not be the fastest ship, it provides predictable handling, drawing mixed reactions from the community. Frontier has confirmed that the ship is performing as expected and is monitoring player feedback closely.
Additionally, the ongoing “Shoulder of Orion” initiative, part of the Distant Worlds 3 colonization event, has reached its halfway point. This player-driven effort aims to establish a colonized system near Barnard’s Loop, approximately 1500 light-years from Sol. So far, 372 players have transported nearly a quarter of a million tonnes of commodities to build 124 systems. The community’s collaborative efforts are further supported by tools like fleet carriers, enhancing efficiency in hauling goods.
In conjunction with the Corsair’s launch, a new community goal has been introduced, focusing on gathering bounty vouchers in the Dhan system. Participants can earn rewards, including paint jobs for existing ships and a pre-engineered Kill Warrant Scanner. The community goal emphasizes that players can contribute using any ship, not just the newly launched Corsair, encouraging widespread participation. This initiative highlights the ongoing engagement and collaboration within the Elite Dangerous community.
The video also addresses a recent controversy regarding a supposed change in the mechanics governing system economies in the game. Players had initially believed that the economy type of a starport was tied to the planet’s geological makeup, which would have drastically impacted colonization efforts. However, Frontier’s community manager clarified that this was an unintended bug and has since been rolled back, assuring players that the original economy mechanics would be restored within a couple of weeks.
Finally, the video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share their experiences with the Corsair and their contributions to the Shoulder of Orion project. CMDR Buur encourages community interaction and engagement, emphasizing the excitement surrounding the new ship and the collaborative colonization efforts. As always, viewers are invited to subscribe for more updates and to participate in the ongoing discussions within the Elite Dangerous universe.