Star Citizen Alpha 3.23, set for release in April 2024, is a major patch bringing a host of new features and improvements, including personal hangars, cargo hauling missions, ship flight and combat updates, enhanced player interactions, character customization options, and various gameplay enhancements such as new game modes and experimental engineering mechanics. The patch also includes updates to the Mobiglass, FPS loot screen, star map, and reputation system, along with new ships, Xeno threat content, and economy balancing.
Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 is a significant patch with a planned release in April 2024. The patch includes features such as personal and instanced hangars, freight elevators for loading and unloading cargo, new cargo hauling missions, and a Blockade Runner dynamic event involving criminal factions. Distribution centers offer players missions like defending facilities, corporate theft, and assassination missions. The item bank allows players to store FPS items at multiple locations, and the replication layer improves server recovery in case of crashes.
Master modes in 3.23 bring major updates to ship flight and combat, introducing nav mode and SCM mode for different functionalities during flight. Various ship archetypes and a new gunnery and targeting system are being implemented. The Mobiglass has been reworked using building blocks, and a new FPS loot screen allows for quick looting during combat. The FPS map system provides mini-maps and interior maps for better navigation in close-quarter encounters.
Players can expect improvements to the star map, visor, and lens systems, with dynamic crosshairs for combat helmets. The player interaction experience has been enhanced for easier object interaction. Eva 2.0 introduces improved animations for player movement and positioning. Reputation updates focus on player interactions with in-game organizations, affecting long-term relationships and offering player benefits or consequences based on reputation levels.
New character customization options and a character creator interface have been added, allowing for a DNA sculpting system for unique character appearance. Arena Commander updates include new flight maps and game modes like Miner’s Lament and Grav Royale. Experimental modes for engineering gameplay are being tested, introducing resource network mechanics and component management. Additional features like new ships, Xeno threat updates, economy balancing, and persistent database updates are also expected in Alpha 3.23.
