Star Citizen Alpha 4.3.2 is set to launch imminently, introducing new FPS weapons, a challenging Yumandi boss fight, a limited-time Frontier Fighters event in Pyro, revamped salvage and trading mechanics, new ships, and various bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. Players are advised on preparation tips for a smooth transition to live, and the content creator encourages community engagement and participation in a monthly ship giveaway ahead of the upcoming 4.4 update.
The upcoming Star Citizen Alpha 4.3.2 patch is expected to go live soon, possibly today or tomorrow, with no further PTU updates planned as the live environment is being prepared. Players are advised to rename their PTU folder to “live” if they have been playing there to reduce download sizes upon release. Additionally, deleting the shader folder via the launcher after updating is recommended to avoid issues, as shaders will rebuild. While no wipes are planned for this patch, it’s wise to save character customizations and be cautious with consumables, refinery jobs, and certain ships or vehicles, as some of these may be wiped or reset.
Alpha 4.3.2 introduces new gameplay content including the availability of new FPS weapons like the Killshot rifle and Pulverizer LMG in contested zones and ASD locations. The patch also features a challenging Yumandi boss fight located in the SD site B caves, which is best tackled with at least one other player. Additionally, a limited-time multi-week event called the Frontier Fighters finale is running in Pyro, where players assist factions in ongoing conflicts. This event will continue until Alpha 4.4 is released, and missions will expand weekly, offering combat and retrieval objectives.
Structural salvage gameplay has been significantly revamped, with refining now integrated into the loop, encouraging players with reclaimers, vultures, or fortunes to process materials at refineries. Commodity trading has also been improved to increase profitability. Several FPS weapons have received buffs, and new turret options like the Nova Gatling and Scorpius missile turrets are now available in shops. The patch also adds new flyable ships such as the Esperia Vandal Stinger, Grace Market Shiv, and Anvil Paladin, along with updates to referral rewards and fixes to known bugs affecting gameplay and UI.
Server configuration for the patch includes eight servers for Stanton and two for Pyro, each supporting up to 600 players, reflecting a focus on Stanton despite the ongoing Pyro event. Several bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements have been applied, addressing issues like respawning, item interactions, and loading screen stalls. The developers have clarified that while the Frontier Fighters finale is a limited-time event, other additions like the Yumandi fight and new facilities are permanent sandbox content, with further permanent features expected in the upcoming 4.4 update.
The content creator expresses excitement for Alpha 4.3.2, planning to use the patch to accumulate currency ahead of the upcoming Nyx system release in 4.4, which promises new trading and combat opportunities. Viewers are encouraged to share their experiences with the patch, report sightings of missing ships in the in-game shops, and participate in a monthly ship giveaway featuring several starter and specialty ships. Support for the channel through Patreon, subscriptions, and NordVPN links is also promoted, with thanks extended to Cloud Imperium Games for contributing to the giveaway.