The latest Star Citizen newsletter announces the last chance to redeem free gifts and gear for the Illuminaria event, as well as upcoming events like the Dayar Rally and Lunar New Year event. The developers are focusing on planning and scheduling for the persistent universe, with core features expected to be implemented in 2024, and the author encourages viewers to support their channel and participate in a ship giveaway.
The latest Star Citizen newsletter announces the last chance to redeem free gifts and gear for the Illuminaria event. Players can still get their hands on ship skins, jumpers, cookies, flare, and festive weapons by logging into the RSI website before January 8th. Additionally, players can earn referral rewards by inviting friends to sign up for Star Citizen and purchase a ship package of at least $40. The newsletter also mentions the upcoming Dayar Rally, a community-driven event that will be streamed on Twitch on January 20th.
In terms of upcoming content, Alpha 3.2.2.0261 is expected to be released in the next couple of weeks. The developers at Cloud Imperium Games are gradually returning to the office, so regular news content may take some time to resume. However, a meaty monthly report and potential new episodes of “Inside Star Citizen” or “Star Citizen Live” are anticipated. The focus this year is on planning and scheduling for the persistent universe, as Squadron 42’s completion allows for more resources to be allocated to Star Citizen. Core features like server meshing, master modes, quantum mechanics, and resource management are expected to be implemented in 2024.
The Lunar New Year event is also on the horizon, featuring ships with red and gold paints and themed missions and game modes. Cloud Imperium aims to make these mini events more engaging and may include additional prizes and competitions. Other events like the Siege of Orison and Xeno Threat are expected to run again soon. Despite some bugs and issues, Star Citizen is running well for an alpha, and the recent patches have improved the game’s state. The author is interested in hearing players’ thoughts on the latest patch and their anticipation for future updates, including the 3.23 patch at the end of March and potential new ships.
The author also mentions ways to support the channel, such as joining as a member or becoming a Patreon. They express gratitude to those who have already supported the channel and announce a ship giveaway for January 2024, with a chance to win a Drake Corsair, a versatile multi-role explorer ship with Lifetime Insurance and a game package. The author concludes by thanking viewers for their support and encouraging them to explore their channel for more content.