Star Citizen Alpha 4.3 introduces new PvE content focused on exploring 120 Onyx facilities with investigation missions set in armistice zones to minimize PvP conflict, alongside ongoing stability improvements and community events like ship showdowns and racing competitions. The developers actively seek player feedback through the open PTU and encourage community engagement with contests, giveaways, and upcoming updates to enhance the game’s evolving universe.
The latest Star Citizen Alpha 4.3 update has introduced exciting new PvE content centered around Onyx facilities—abandoned research sites scattered across the Stanton system. These locations offer players investigation missions where they recover data, solve puzzles, and uncover mysteries related to the ongoing regen crisis storyline. With 120 facilities spread over the moons of Stanton, the content provides a rich sandbox experience blending FPS gameplay with mission objectives. The first two wings of this mission system are available now, with the concluding chapter set for release in the upcoming 4.3.1 patch.
A key highlight of these Onyx facilities is that they are designed primarily for PvE, with armistice zones in main lobby areas preventing PvP combat. Although PvP can technically occur, developers and mission designers have clarified that the risk is minimal due to the large number of locations and mission distribution mechanics. This setup discourages camping or griefing, as there’s no bottleneck or incentive to target other players, making it a safer environment for cooperative gameplay and exploration.
Alpha 4.3 also continues to see improvements and hotfixes, particularly addressing stability issues from the previous 4.2.1 patch, including freight elevator functionality and resource drive event enhancements. Developers are actively testing the possibility of extending the resource drive event into 4.3, depending on how well it performs. The PTU is now open to all waves for 4.3, encouraging player feedback to help refine the upcoming release.
Beyond gameplay updates, the community is engaged with ongoing events like the ship showdown, where players vote and create content to determine the top 16 flyable ships in the game. CitizenCon 2955 preparations are underway, including a video contest for fans to contribute in-game ads, with prizes like a new Kruger Galactic light fighter. Additionally, signups for racing competitions such as the Ana Racing’s Crew Cup and Cargo Olympics are open, offering players chances to compete for glory and rewards.
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