The latest Experimental PTU patch for Star Citizen (version 3.21.1) introduces the integration of Squadron 42 AI behavior, but it is plagued with frequent crashes and server issues, hindering the full experience of the AI. The video creator advises against trying out the patch due to these issues, but encourages players to provide feedback to assist with resolving the problems.
The latest Experimental PTU patch for Star Citizen (version 3.21.1) includes the integration of FPS AI behavior from Squadron 42, marking the beginning of the influx of content that has been created over the years. The integration is now live, but there are some issues with the patch. The patch is currently only available on US and American servers, and it is plagued with frequent crashes to desktop, with the user experiencing seven crashes in just five minutes. However, the good news is that upon rejoining the game, players are placed exactly where they were, so progress is not lost.
Unfortunately, due to server issues, the Squadron 42 AI behavior cannot be fully experienced. The lack of a replication layer that would bring the simulation to one client instead of all clients connected to the server is hindering the progress of the AI integration. The AI appears to be unresponsive, with the NPCs not reacting much to the player’s actions. They do shoot, but they are not particularly dangerous. The AI seems to get stuck in pathways, indicating that there may be some pathfinding issues that need to be resolved.
In response to the crash to desktop issues, Star Citizen released a hot fix for version 3.21 in the Experimental PTU. While it is said to address the major crashes, the user still experienced multiple crashes even after the hot fix was implemented. The frequency of these crashes is quite persistent and proves to be quite frustrating for players.
The video creator advises against trying out the Experimental PTU patch due to the aforementioned issues. However, if players are interested in helping Star Citizen and providing feedback, they can try it out and offer their experiences to assist with issue resolution. The video concludes by thanking Patreon supporters and signs off, mentioning that the next video will be coming soon.