This week in Star Citizen, Pyro testing has begun, allowing players to explore the new system and provide feedback on bugs and issues. The goal is to prepare for future updates, including the replication layer split and server meshing, with a roadmap update and monthly reports providing further details on development progress.
This week in Star Citizen, Pyro testing has begun. The preview channel for certain players will allow them to explore the Pyro system and provide feedback on bugs and issues encountered. The schedule for play sessions has been posted, with each session running for 8 hours and rotating between time zones to accommodate everyone. It is emphasized that playing on the preview channel may be unpredictable and messy, as it is more akin to an early evocati playtest. The testing of Pyro in the preview channel will conclude before the release of alpha 3.21, but Pyro will return later in the year for further testing.
The goal of testing Pyro is to prepare for the replication layer split, server meshing, and more in the future. By using the issue council to report bugs and problems, the community can help expedite Pyro’s release to the live servers. There are no fixed dates for these updates and features, as they will be released when ready and thoroughly tested. Additionally, there is no expected NDA for the Pyro testing.
A roadmap update is scheduled for this Wednesday, which may include the addition of the 3.22 column to the release viewer. Various features and improvements are set to be released, such as new hairstyles, atmospheric updates, and settlement locations in the Stanton system. The persistent universe and Squadron 42 monthly reports will also be released, providing further details on development progress.
In terms of content, the Star Citizen YouTube channel is gradually releasing the Citizen Con panels. The creator, Mac, is planning to cover both the monthly reports and roadmap update in dedicated videos. Mac’s streams this week will focus on exploring the Pyro system, with streams scheduled for Wednesday and Friday. It is anticipated that this week will be a significant milestone in Star Citizen history, with Pyro being made available for more players to test and provide feedback, leading up to the replication layer split and eventual server meshing implementation.
Overall, it is an exciting week for Star Citizen enthusiasts as Pyro testing commences, with opportunities for players to explore the new system, report bugs, and contribute to the development process.