Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.1 introduces the new Hull B cargo ship, Greycat UTV vehicle, and the Captains of Industry event featuring over 28 industrial ships, special sales, and a free-fly period from April 9th to 20th, alongside numerous gameplay improvements and bug fixes enhancing stability and mining rewards. The video also promotes an April ship giveaway for five Aurora Mk I ships and encourages player feedback and channel support.
Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.1 has been released, bringing several new features and updates to the game. The patch introduces the Hull B, a new cargo ship with 512 SCU capacity, dual cargo tractor beams, and multiple weapon systems, designed for one to two crew members. It is currently available for purchase at $260 and will be added to in-game shops in about three months. Additionally, the Greycat UTV, a small two-seater vehicle with no weapons but a weapons rack and one SCU of cargo space, is now available for $35. The patch did not include a full wipe, with most progress carrying over except for volatile tasks like refinery jobs.
The Captains of Industry event is ongoing, offering a variety of ships, vehicles, skins, and gear themed around industrial gameplay. Players can purchase new keystone tractor beams, armor, and paints for ships like the Hull B, Greycat UTV, Argo RAFT, and RSI Hermes. There is also a keystone miner starter pack featuring the Drake Golem and related FPS gear, making it a good deal for smaller-scale miners. Alongside this event, a free-fly period from April 9th to 20th allows both new and existing players to try out several ships, including the Drake Golem OX, Cutter, Argo ATLS, Raft, Hull A, and Crusader C1 Spirit.
The patch also includes a limited hull sale for the Consolidated Outland Pioneer, a large space station and mobile factory designed for vehicle and ship building. The sale occurs in six waves starting at 4:00 p.m. UTC, with subsequent waves every four hours over the next day. This addition highlights ongoing development on industrial and crafting gameplay features. Overall, the Captains of Industry event features over 28 industrial ships available for purchase, making it an excellent time for players interested in this aspect of the game.
Numerous gameplay improvements and bug fixes were implemented in this patch. Updates include enhanced mining rewards, improved UI elements for the rockcracker dungeon, and better asteroid formations. The Aurora Mk II received interior and exterior improvements, and resource containers of varying qualities can now stack properly when selling commodities. Many bugs were fixed, such as UI issues, mission accessibility problems, ship component glitches, and problems with missiles and torpedoes. The patch also addressed various crashes on both client and server sides, improving overall game stability.
Finally, the video encourages players to engage with the new content and events, asking for feedback on their experiences with the Hull B, UTV, and Captains of Industry event. The creator also promotes a ship giveaway for April, offering five Aurora Mk I ships to five winners, celebrating the release of the Aurora Mk II. Viewers are invited to participate by commenting on videos during April 2026. The video concludes with a call to support the channel through subscriptions, likes, and memberships, thanking supporters for helping sustain long-term game coverage.