Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 will introduce distribution centers as landing zones where players can engage in combat, cargo management, and missions. These centers, owned by different organizations and brands, will offer a variety of gameplay opportunities, including aggressive and unlawful missions, and will not be green zones, allowing for full combat and encounters with other players.
Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.15 introduces five missions that serve as a prelude to the Xeno threat incursion. These missions cover various gameplay elements such as data heists, bounty hunting, and assaulting security posts. The developers have also been encouraging players to board Idis ships, which previously were only destroyed. Successful boarding attempts have been made, and players are now exploring the interiors of these ships. The patch also includes updates to Arena Commander and Grav Lev races.
In Alpha 3.23, players can expect the introduction of distribution centers, which are focused on first-person shooter gameplay. These centers serve as landing zones where players can engage in combat, assault, and cargo management. They will feature missions, cargo opportunities, shopping, and maintenance. The distribution centers will be owned by different organizations and brands, each with their own unique characteristics. Some centers may be hostile based on reputation, while others will be welcoming.
The distribution centers will have exterior sections with landing pads, hangars, and cargo elevators. The interiors will include lobbies, living areas, meeting rooms, and maintenance areas. The main warehouse will have storage rooms, canteens, and security areas. The centers will offer a variety of mission types, including aggressive and unlawful gameplay, cargo hauling, and stealth missions. Players can engage in assaults on the centers, defend them, or deliver cargo within them. The centers will not be green zones, allowing for full combat and potential encounters with other players.
The initial release of Alpha 3.23 will include several distribution centers owned by different brands. More centers and gameplay will be added leading up to Alpha 4.0. The developers aim to create an MMO experience with overlapping gameplay and a lot of activity happening at these centers. The future plans also include raids and high-risk, high-reward missions. The next major patch after 3.23 is expected to be 4.0, which is planned for a summer release.