The monthly report for Star Citizen in March 2024 highlights significant advancements in ship development, core gameplay improvements, and ongoing work on features like jump points, resource networks, and engineering heat gameplay integration. The development team is also focusing on refining UI enhancements, backend systems for game modes, narrative design for engaging story missions, and visual and technical enhancements across various aspects of the game.
The monthly report for Star Citizen provides a comprehensive overview of the development progress for the persistent Universe in March 2024. Significant advancements have been made in ship development, with focus on the RSI Polaris and other unannounced vehicles progressing through various stages of design and approval. The team is also working on enhancing existing ships like the Aegis Retaliator, with updates to cargo modules and base configurations for increased modularity.
Core gameplay improvements are being refined, such as backpack reloading mechanics, weapon customization UI enhancements, and accumulator system updates. The team is also addressing player interaction issues, bug fixing, and polishing gameplay elements like looting mechanics and control hints. Additionally, work is ongoing on UI improvements, item wear and misfire mechanics, as well as locomotion enhancements in collaboration with the animation team.
Development efforts extend to jump points, resource network, and engineering heat gameplay integration, ensuring a seamless experience for players transitioning between different locations. The team is also focusing on networking support, life support integration, and improvements to radar and scanning systems. Furthermore, advancements in arena Commander engineering work, streaming technology, and customer lobbies are underway to enhance gameplay experiences.
The team is actively working on UI enhancements for Arena Commander, prioritizing functionality and user experience improvements. Progress has been made on backend systems for game modes like grav lev Royale and upcoming missions, as well as on the mission system refactor. Additionally, narrative design efforts are contributing to the development of engaging story missions that delve deeper into the universe lore and offer unique gameplay experiences.
Graphics, VFX, AI, and tech animation teams are working on various visual and technical enhancements, including water shaders, gas clouds, and character animations. Plans for the upcoming release of Vulcan and improvements to graphics upscaling are in progress. The community team is gearing up for CitizenCon and supporting the upcoming Alpha 3.23 release. AI features and navigation system improvements are also in focus, along with ongoing development of new ships, economy updates, and mission design to enrich the player experience in the persistent Universe.