The Star Citizen 4.7 update introduces the Aurora M2, a modernized starter ship with customizable modules for combat and cargo, offering stylish design and practical features but limited firepower and a higher price compared to similar ships. The review highlights its utility for new players and includes a giveaway of the complete Aurora M2 package, encouraging viewer participation.
Star Citizen 4.7 introduces an updated version of the classic starter ship, the Aurora, now called the Aurora M2. This modernized variant features a sleek exterior and a revamped interior reflecting the latest RSI design aesthetics. One notable design inspiration is drawn from the X-wing-like Scorpius, giving the ship a fresh yet familiar feel. The Aurora M2 comes with swappable modules that allow players to customize the ship’s capabilities, including a combat module that adds extra shields and missiles, and a cargo module that increases cargo capacity.
During initial combat testing, the Aurora M2 demonstrated decent maneuverability but was underwhelming in firepower, equipped with only two size two weapons. Without the combat module’s additional shields, the ship’s defenses depleted rapidly, making it challenging to survive against more agile and better-armed opponents like the Saber and Arrow. The ship is clearly designed as a starter rather than a dedicated combat vessel, which was evident as the player had to retreat from fights to avoid destruction. The combat module did enhance survivability with stronger shields and more missiles, though missile lock-on issues limited their effectiveness.
The Aurora M2 also features practical design elements such as independently foldable wings and a cozy interior with windows and a small living area, including nooks specifically designed to hold cargo boxes. Cargo capacity varies depending on the fitted module, with the cargo module significantly increasing storage space. The ship’s compact size allows it to fit inside larger ships like the C2, though it feels slightly bigger than the original Aurora. Despite some minor technical glitches experienced during the review, the ship offers a blend of utility and style for new players.
Fuel management and module swapping are straightforward, with modules being changeable via the vehicle manager or manually through tractor beams. However, swapping weapons proved tricky during the test. The Aurora M2 is valued at around $45 for the base ship, with each module costing an additional $10, bringing the full package to about $65. This price point is higher than comparable starter ships like the Avenger Titan, which offers better armament and similar cargo capacity, making the Aurora M2 a stylish but somewhat costly choice for newcomers.
To celebrate the new ship, the channel hosting the review is giving away a complete Aurora M2 game package, including lifetime insurance and both the combat and cargo modules. Viewers are encouraged to participate by liking the video and leaving a comment for a chance to win. The video also announced the winner of a previous Saber giveaway, expressing gratitude to patrons and viewers for their ongoing support. Overall, the Aurora M2 is presented as a fun and visually appealing starter ship with some trade-offs in combat capability and price.