In the latest update on Star Citizen, Ryan (Mac) announces that patch 4.0.2 is in development, promising significant fixes and new gameplay features, particularly addressing issues with elevators and trams. He also shares improvements from the recent hotfix for patch 4.0.1, while advising players on workarounds for ongoing loading issues and encouraging community engagement through his live streams.
In the latest update regarding Star Citizen, Ryan, also known as Mac, shares that the anticipated patch 4.0.2 is in development and expected to be released to the Public Test Universe (PTU) soon. He expresses gratitude to his patrons and channel members for their ongoing support. The update highlights that Cloud Imperium is addressing issues from the previous patch 4.0.1 and has released a hotfix, while 4.0.2 will include more substantial fixes and new gameplay features that weren’t possible to implement through hotfixes.
One of the key fixes mentioned for the upcoming patch is related to elevators and trams. New code is being introduced that should help detect when these transportation methods get stuck and automatically reset them. There is potential for this fix to be hotfixed into the live build if testing goes well, although it is currently not available in the live version. Ryan notes that he has had a smoother experience in the game since the hotfix went live, managing to complete several hauling missions without encountering bugs.
Despite the improvements, some players are still experiencing issues, particularly with an infinite loading bug. Ryan advises players to be patient during the loading process, as it may take a long time but usually resolves itself. He suggests possible workarounds for those facing difficulties, such as performing a character reset, deleting user folders, verifying the patch, and changing regions, although he acknowledges that these shouldn’t be necessary for normal gameplay.
The recent hotfix for patch 4.0.1 has brought a few crash and deadlock fixes for both client and server, addressing some of the top issues since the patch’s release. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns with Vulkan and the latest NVIDIA drivers, prompting the recommendation to use DirectX 11 temporarily. The hotfix also includes improvements for tracking issues related to elevators and trams.
As Ryan concludes his update, he mentions a limited-time offer for the Toby Eye Tracker 5 and encourages viewers to join him on his live streams. He invites the community to engage with him on platforms like Twitch and YouTube and expresses excitement for the upcoming gameplay experiences as the game continues to evolve. He thanks his audience for their support and encourages them to subscribe to his channel for more updates.