The latest Star Citizen updates include Alpha 3.23 entering wave three, introducing new features like character customization revamp and changes to Arena Commander. The UI team is working on improvements such as more filters for specific searches, persistent markers, accessibility options, and overhauling Mobiglass apps with updated functionalities.
The latest Star Citizen news includes updates on Alpha 3.23 entering wave three, allowing more testers access to the experimental public test universe (PTU). The newsletter highlights the introduction of new features like character customization revamp and changes to Arena Commander. Players can participate in the Xeno threat event by volunteering for the Overdrive Initiative missions available in the contract manager. A sneak peek at a fire extinguisher reveals its importance as an environmental hazard and mission objective, affecting gameplay.
The Star Citizen Live session featured a Q&A with the UI team, addressing player questions about future updates and improvements. Plans to add more filters for specific searches, persistent markers, and sharing locations with other players are in the works. The team is also working on improvements to multifunction displays, landing in first person, and overall readability of the UI. Accessibility options for color blindness and font size are planned for future updates.
The Mobiglass apps are set for an overhaul, with updated apps and new functionalities, including an organizations app for managing org members. The UI team explains the design of the circular quick interaction menu and plans for customization options in the future. Additional updates include widescreen support, different zoom levels, and enhancements to the open MobiGlas animation. The team also released a new Alpha 3.23 PTU patch with quality of life updates and bug fixes.
The patch includes improvements to the star map, transitions between maps, and adjustments to ship behaviors like Shield regen times. Cloud performance optimizations, entity streaming, and network performance enhancements were also implemented. Despite ongoing bug fixes and optimizations, an open PTU is expected soon, potentially leading to the live release of Alpha 3.23 around May 2nd. The patch is seen as a significant update, bringing refinements and optimizations from Squadron 42 to enhance gameplay.
The text concludes with a reminder of the ongoing ship giveaway and a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel through comments, likes, and subscriptions. The support from viewers, including those who join as members or on Patreon, helps sustain the channel’s content creation. The video ends with a playful reference to Jurassic Park and a preview of upcoming content. Overall, the Star Citizen community is eagerly anticipating the release of Alpha 3.23 and looking forward to the improvements and new features it will bring to the game.