The latest update on ships and vehicles in production for Star Citizen reveals progress on models like the AIS Retaliator, RSI Zeus, and Polaris, showcasing ship modularity and redesigns for improved gameplay. The potential releases of these ships, alongside unknown variants and ground vehicles, suggest an exciting period ahead for players and fans of the game, with possible releases expected around April and during Invictus launch week in May.
In the latest update on ships and vehicles in production for Star Citizen, progress has been made on various models such as the AIS Retaliator, RSI Zeus, and Polaris. The AIS Retaliator is currently undergoing a gold standard pass and is awaiting a gray box gate review. It is intended to showcase ship modularity, allowing for different internal sections to be swapped out for various roles. Progress on the base cargo and bombing or torpedo modules is also underway.
The RSI Zeus is nearing completion of its gray box phase, with geometry polishing and redesign of various components such as the cargo hold and maneuvering thrusters. The ship’s habitation area is being updated for better navigation. The release date for the RSI Zeus may be sooner than initially planned, possibly due to parallel progress on the Polaris, which shares similar aesthetics.
The Polaris has progressed to level of detail zero externally and is approaching its gray box review internally. Some interior sections have been redesigned for gameplay purposes. Speculation suggests the Polaris may be ready for release around Invictus launch week in May. Following the Polaris, attention may shift to the Galaxy, another modular ship that could potentially feature base building modules.
Additionally, two unknown ships have made progress, with one nearing completion and another undergoing polish. Two unannounced ground vehicles have passed their LOD zero gate reviews and are moving into the final phase of development. There are also upcoming variants progressing through the pipeline, potentially including the Apollo triage and Medevac or new Hornet models. The exact lineup of ships and vehicles for Alpha 3.23 has not been revealed yet, but releases are expected around April and potentially during Invictus launch week in May.
Overall, the update highlights significant progress on various ships and vehicles in production for Star Citizen. Ship modularity, redesigns, and improvements in geometry and aesthetics are key themes across the different models. The potential releases of the Polaris, Retaliator, and other variants indicate an exciting period ahead for players and fans of the game.