In Star Citizen patch 4.9, the Greycat ROC mining vehicle’s mining function is fixed and works when players press “G” to activate the mining laser, but a significant bug prevents players from selling the mined gems and minerals at any location. While mining gameplay and contract completion remain possible, the inability to sell mined goods limits the ROC’s economic value until developers address the selling issue.
In this video update on the Greycat ROC mining vehicle in Star Citizen patch 4.9, the creator admits to being partially wrong about the ROC still being broken. Contrary to the previous claim, the ROC’s mining function actually works in 4.9, but with an important caveat: players need to press the “G” key to enter gimbal mode to activate the mining laser, a detail the game does not clearly communicate. This simple fix allows players to mine effectively, although there are some quirks like the inability to adjust mining laser power as with other mining tools.
The video then demonstrates the mining process at Magda’s OM1 site, showing successful extraction of various gems. The creator confirms that the mined gems do appear in the ROC’s inventory, addressing a bug some players had reported. However, the real problem arises when attempting to sell the mined materials. Despite trying multiple locations—Hurston L1, Everus Harbor, and Lorville TDD—the player encounters consistent failures when trying to sell any mined gems or minerals, both from the ship and personal inventory.
This selling issue appears to be a widespread bug in patch 4.9, as many viewers have reported the same problem. The inability to sell mined goods means that while players can enjoy the mining activity and potentially use the gems for contracts, they cannot currently convert their mining efforts into in-game currency (UEC). This significantly limits the economic value of ROC mining at present and suggests that the selling mechanic requires a fix from the developers.
The creator advises viewers who enjoy the mining gameplay loop or want to complete contracts to continue using the ROC, but warns those looking to make money from mining to hold off until the selling bug is resolved. The video encourages community feedback, inviting viewers to share if they find any locations where selling actually works, promising to test and update the community accordingly.
Overall, the video provides an honest and thorough update on the state of ROC mining in Star Citizen 4.9. It acknowledges the partial fix, celebrates the return of mining functionality, but highlights the critical flaw in the selling process. The creator emphasizes the channel’s commitment to honest, unscripted testing and encourages viewers to subscribe for ongoing updates on blue-collar gameplay mechanics in the game.