The latest Star Citizen monthly report brought exciting updates on several ships currently in development. The Anvil Paladin underwent its graybox gate review, which revealed challenges with its side turret setup requiring further iteration. Despite the lack of a dedicated video, the Paladin is shaping up to be an excellent medium gunship for small combat missions with a four-person crew and a heavy focus on combat capabilities. It remains in graybox with high confidence for a potential Q4 release, though it has yet to pass the review or move into LOD zero.
The Drake Ironclad is progressing through the white box phase, with navigation flow improvements like new elevators and revised staircases to enhance traversal. This large assault ship features a heavily armored cargo bay with multiple loading options and is designed for deep-space cargo operations. However, it is still early in development, and expectations are that the Ironclad will likely release in 2026, possibly around Invictus Week, rather than later this year as some hoped.
Unannounced ships are advancing through various development stages, with one nearing the end of white box and another having moved into graybox after passing white box. Cargo mechanism issues were noted but resolved for one of these ships, though details remain sparse, and confidence in their release timelines is low. The Krueger ship, likely unannounced but progressing well, recently passed a combined gate review, moving into final art stages with audio, UI, and VFX teams adding polish, suggesting a release by August 2025.
North American updates included the RSI Apollo medivac ship passing LOD zero and entering final art, with high confidence for a Q4 release. The RSI Perseus patrol boat advanced into LOD zero, with detailed exterior work underway. Designed as a fast, heavy-hitting strike vessel with a six-person crew, the Perseus is expected to debut around November 2025, possibly at IAE. Its design emphasizes aggressive aesthetics and strategic turret placements to minimize blind spots, making it a formidable addition to fleet gameplay.
Lastly, the Drake Kraken carrier remains in pre-production with ongoing work to integrate kits from the Ironclad to streamline production. New concept work is addressing challenging internal areas, including the addition of a small medical facility. Like the Ironclad, the Kraken is anticipated to release in late 2026, marking a significant expansion of large ship options in Star Citizen. The report concluded with optimism about the growing fleet and hopes that gameplay will evolve to match the scale and capabilities of these impressive new vessels.
