Star Citizen 3.20 has released its first full patch to the Evocati group, introducing long term persistence, testing of Persistent Universe features, mining stability changes, and the replacement of Port Olisar with the new Seraphin Station. This patch also includes the introduction of UGF Raster Drop, a tool for building points of interest on planet surfaces.
Star Citizen 3.20 has released its first full patch to the Evocati group, although the details are under a non-disclosure agreement. This patch includes long term persistence, starting players off with one million UEC. The focus of this patch is testing the Persistent Universe (PU) and includes testing for Seraphim Station, a replacement for Port Olisar, mining stability changes, and the introduction of UGF (Under Ground Facility) Rastar Drop.
UGF Rastar Drop is a tool used to quickly build points of interest on planet surfaces, combining pre-built modules together. This update moves all the original UGFs to the new raster tool workflow, meaning that functionally the current locations should remain the same as before, with some minor adjustments to their exterior. Gameplay changes include mining stability updates, where instability now scales with rock size and impacts transfer rate rather than laser power. Players will need to consider rock type and location within the galaxy to find specific resources.
The patch also introduces Seraphim Station, which brings the Crusader Port Station in line with other stations and replaces Port Olisar as the main serving station. Seraphim Station provides various amenities such as hangars, cargo decks, shopping, clinics, and habitation areas. It aims to better accommodate the needs of players in the PU.
The patch is still in its early stages and more fixes and improvements are expected in upcoming patches. The first build has addressed client and server crashes, but it is too early to draw conclusions. The content creator is currently on vacation and apologizes for not being able to provide giveaways and videos, but encourages viewers to check out their socials for pictures and videos. Overall, the release of Star Citizen 3.20’s first full patch to the Evocati group brings long term persistence, testing of PU features, mining stability changes, and the introduction of Seraphim Station.