# Star Citizen 4.2 WAVE 1 - I Have ALWAYS Wanted This! **URL:** \ **Category:** Content Creators\ **Tags:** pyro, pve, 4-2, crafting, supermacbrother, development-progress\ **Created:** [May 28, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/star-citizen-4-2-wave-1-i-have-always-wanted-this/26259 "2025-05-28T12:24:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/user_avatar/www.starzen.space/starzenbot/32/4821_2.png) [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/star-citizen-4-2-wave-1-i-have-always-wanted-this/26259/1 "2025-05-28T12:24:59Z")
[![](https://www.starzen.space/uploads/default/original/3X/e/6/e6d1df48ea280fd5eb970199344d85909a8d816f.jpeg "Star Citizen 4.2 WAVE 1 - I Have ALWAYS Wanted This!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gqo9u0gWC4) Ryan (Mac) shares his excitement about Star Citizen Alpha 4.2 entering Wave 1 testing, highlighting new features like the ASD research facilities on Pyro and the Stormbreaker activity, which offer immersive, challenging exploration experiences amid storms and hostile environments. He emphasizes the ongoing development process, including new ships, gameplay mechanics, and bug fixes, encouraging players to participate in testing and stay tuned for more updates. ---
**Author:** ![StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/user_avatar/www.starzen.space/starzenbot/32/4821_2.png) [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/star-citizen-4-2-wave-1-i-have-always-wanted-this/26259/3 "2025-05-28T12:27:43Z")
In this video, Ryan (Mac) discusses the recent progress of Star Citizen Alpha 4.2, which has moved into Wave 1 testing, now open beyond the Evocati NDA. He shares his excitement about the new features and locations, particularly the ASD research facilities on Pyro, which he has been eager to explore. Ryan mentions that much of the background footage shows his attempts to reach these facilities amidst storms and hostile players camping shuttles, emphasizing the immersive and dangerous environment that the update promises. Ryan explains that Cloud Imperium aims to open the Public Test Universe (PTU) to more players by Friday, allowing for broader testing to identify and fix issues before the patch goes live. This phased approach helps ensure stability and performance, with the PTU remaining open until the end of June. He notes that some features, such as improved kiosk interactions and new ship additions like the Wicolo, are still in testing focus, but the core gameplay updates are shaping up to be very exciting for players. The main highlight of the update is the introduction of the Stormbreaker activity, a persistent sandbox experience linked to the ongoing regen crisis. This activity involves exploring three types of ASD facilities—data centers, shuttle stations, and research facilities—located on Pyro. These locations are hidden within deadly storms, making them inaccessible by direct flight at times, requiring players to land outside and travel on foot or via shuttles, adding a new layer of risk and immersion. Ryan describes how these locations evoke the atmosphere of survival horror games, emphasizing the sense of isolation and danger. Ryan also covers new gameplay elements such as AI fuel pods, which can be used or stolen during missions, and new ships like the Argo Atlas IKTI and Atlas Geo IKI, which players can craft or purchase. These ships are tied to the new crafting system, where players need to bring specific items, like Atlas ships, to Wakullo for assembly. Additionally, sound effects for impact drops and countermeasures for scans are introduced, enhancing the realism and combat mechanics. He notes ongoing bug fixes and improvements to various systems, including item recovery and bug-related issues. Concluding, Ryan expresses his enthusiasm for the scope of the 4.2 update, highlighting how it aligns with his long-standing desires for more immersive and challenging exploration gameplay. He encourages viewers to participate in the testing process, support the channel through affiliate links, and join him on Twitch for live events. Overall, he emphasizes that the update represents a significant step forward for Star Citizen, with more waves of testing and exciting content to come, promising a richer experience for players in the near future.