CitizenCon 2953, the annual convention for Star Citizen, started off with major announcements including the successful demonstration of server meshing and the confirmation that Squadron 42 is now content and feature complete. Players can look forward to testing server meshing soon and exploring the Pyro system by the end of October, while the development team focuses on polishing Squadron 42.
CitizenCon 2953, the annual convention for Star Citizen, kicked off with some major announcements. The first panel showcased the star engine’s capabilities and the progress made in the last few years, including improvements in cloud simulation, physics, and the damage system. The highlight was the successful demonstration of server meshing, which allows for seamless transition between servers and recovery from server crashes without interrupting gameplay. Chris Roberts, the game’s creator, was moved to tears when he saw this working.
Another significant announcement was the introduction of a preview channel, meant to integrate new technologies into the game smoothly. The first feature to be tested in this channel will be server meshing, expected to be available for testing soon. Additionally, the Pyro system will be made accessible to players by the end of October, allowing them to explore and provide feedback on the new content. The selection process for participants will involve random picks, consideration for digital CitizenCon goodies pack owners, and active testers.
In more exciting news, Squadron 42, the single-player campaign of Star Citizen, was confirmed to be content and feature complete by Brian Chambers. The focus now is on polishing, fine-tuning, and ensuring the campaign’s overall fun factor. This announcement heightens anticipation for a potential release date. The second day of CitizenCon promises even more updates and insights into the game’s development.
Overall, the first day of CitizenCon showcased significant progress with server meshing, the upcoming preview channel, and the completion of Squadron 42’s content and features. The excitement among players and the community is palpable, and anticipation for the rest of the patch cycle and future releases is high.