The latest Star Citizen updates discussed potential release of Alpha 3.23 next week, featuring performance optimizations, new racetracks, and UI improvements including contextual map zoom levels and mobiGlas apps. The show also highlighted upcoming content related to the Marai performance division and the Overdrive Initiative mission, emphasizing ongoing development efforts to enhance the game’s UI and functionality.
In the latest Star Citizen Sunday show, updates about the upcoming Alpha 3.23 were discussed, with potential release expected next week. The Alpha 3.23 is undergoing testing with performance optimizations for Vulcan, entity streaming, network, planetary nav mesh, and clouds. New features include five new racetracks in Arena Commander and an engineering Arena Commander experimental mode with three game modes for testing time-to-kill mechanics.
Star Citizen Live featured members of the UI team discussing various UI features coming in Alpha 3.23. Updates include contextual map zoom levels, filters for finding points of interest, persistent map markers, and sharing locations with other players. The team is working on improving HUD readability and holographic elements. New mobiGlas apps are planned, such as an org communications app and a knicknacks app for tracking personal items.
In the UI discussion, plans for improved landing UI, ship hoods, and vehicle hoods were highlighted. The team is working on search bars, scrollable chat, and a solution for HUD clutter. Future updates will include AR markers for hangers, terrain radar systems, and improved readability. The team aims to provide customization options for the HUD layout, potentially offering a hardcore mode with limited UI elements.
The show also covered the Marai performance division in the latest portfolio post and the final mission for the Overdrive Initiative. The release of Alpha 3.23 is pending, with hopes for a live release by the end of the month. The show emphasized the ongoing development efforts to enhance the game’s UI and functionality. Viewers were encouraged to subscribe, like the content, and consider supporting the channel through Patreon or channel membership.
Overall, the Star Citizen updates discussed improvements in Alpha 3.23 testing, new features in Arena Commander, and UI enhancements. The UI team is focused on refining map functionality, mobiGlas apps, HUD design, and customization options. The show also highlighted upcoming content related to the Marai performance division and the Overdrive Initiative mission. The community was urged to stay tuned for further updates on the game’s development progress.