Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 has been released as a patch on the PTU, bringing significant ship updates, including changes to Master modes and Arena Commander. The patch also introduces new maps, updates to gravlev vehicles, and various bug fixes, preparing for upcoming events and encouraging player feedback.
Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 has been released as a patch on the PTU (Public Test Universe) and is currently in wave 1 testing. It is expected to be available to a wider audience soon. This patch brings significant updates to Master modes and Arena Commander, as well as other improvements. CIG (Cloud Imperium Games) aims to include Master modes in the upcoming Alpha 3.23 release, so they are focused on gathering test data and making necessary improvements.
The patch introduces new maps for hover vehicle races, including Snake Pit, Snake Pit Reverse, Cleo Islands, River’s Edge, and Shifting Sands. Gravlev vehicles have also received updates, including changes to acceleration restrictions and a balance pass for all gravlev vehicles in the game. Additionally, a new Master modes pirate swarm special AI test has been introduced, allowing players to experience 13 waves of closer engagements and more aggressive AI behaviors specifically designed for Master modes.
Ship updates include adjustments to capacitor tunings, rotational buffs, and engine updates. Capacitor assignment now has a bigger impact on resistance, with energy and ballistic weapons being resisted up to 50% and 25% respectively. Shield strength and regen have also been retuned, and weapon regen delays have been reduced. These updates aim to improve gameplay and balance in Master modes.
Other updates include changes to the Gun Rush mode, system and balance updates for Arena Commander, and various bug fixes for both Arena Commander and the persistent universe. The patch also prepares for upcoming events like the Red Festival and XenoThreat updates.
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