Star Citizen Alpha 3.20 PTU has been released, introducing new features such as the Seraphim Station and Hulsi cargo ship, improvements to the cargo system, and new mission types. The update also includes bug fixes, Arena Commander updates, and known issues that are being addressed during the PTU phase, with the official release planned for late September.
Star Citizen Alpha 3.20 PTU (Public Test Universe) has been released, with access granted to Wave 1 and Wave 2 players. This release includes new features and updates. The update introduces the new Seraphim Station, a large low orbit station with hangars, cargo decks, and various stores. Another major addition is the Hulsi, a massive cargo ship that buys and sells cargo. The update also revamps the cargo system, allowing players to manually load and unload cargo into the Hull C, with various size boxes and attachments supported.
The update also includes new mission types, such as the illegal Salvage cover-up missions where players must remove identifying marks from a Nine Tails ship within a time limit. Underground facilities have been updated using a new tool called Rastar, enhancing the creation process of planetary locations. Ground vehicle physics and handling have been improved, as well as ship difficulty balancing for AI missions.
There have been bug fixes and improvements implemented, including enhancements to grabbing ledges and improved mining stability. The Arena Commander section has received numerous updates, with new game modes, race tracks, and map expansions. However, there are still some major known issues that need to be addressed, such as ship respawning problems and performance drops in certain areas.
Overall, the PTU phase is expected to last for about a month, with the official release of Alpha 3.20 planned for late September. The author encourages viewers to share their thoughts and suggestions for content they would like to see in the game. They also mention the availability of the Toby Eye Tracker 5 on sale and promote NordVPN for internet security. The video concludes with a ship giveaway and appreciation for the support of viewers and patrons.