In a recent Star Citizen LIVE Game Dev Arena Commander show, the designers and programmers played Arena Commander 3.20 on the PTU 4, showcasing game modes such as Gun Rush, Squadron Battle, Team Tank Battle, and the experimental mode FanDuel Swarm. They discussed new features, weapon balancing, controller preferences, map rotations, and addressed concerns about tank flipping and bouncing.
Two weeks ago, there was an hour-long Star Citizen LIVE Game Dev Arena Commander show. It featured a designer and a programmer from the AC feature team. They played Arena Commander 3.20 on the PTU 4 and discussed the gameplay while players attempted to kill them. The first game mode shown was Gun Rush, which showcased the new unified GUI that had everything players might want on one page. There were some spoilers about bonuses for winning gun modes with the Big Bear head, progressing up the gun ladder for killing players, and receiving a new weapon when reaching the top. This mode helped the developers balance weapons and adjust spawn logic.
The stream then switched to Squadron Battle, which introduced a new PU location, the C Jericho station, and showed maps close to the planet’s atmosphere. The map rotation feature was also discussed, hoping to include the new environment. The designer, Duncan, was asked about his controller preferences and mentioned that dual sticks allow him to go beyond his skill plateau with keyboard and mouse. This section lasted until the halfway mark of the stream, including some changes to the selection screen with white tabs indicating the number of players, team types, and combat types.
After that, they moved on to Team Tank Battle, where players would be loaned a tank. They addressed concerns about the tanks flipping and bouncing, stating that it would be fixed in the live version but some recent footage seems to suggest otherwise. At the 50-minute mark, the classic race mode was introduced, providing players with track choices and an offline tab for practicing. Many of the new tracks are set in PU locations, reducing the time spent crashing in the PU while racing. Lastly, the stream showcased the experimental mode FanDuel Swarm, which had disclaimers encouraging feedback from players.
The host, Jared, concluded the show by expressing gratitude for the viewers’ time and suggested subscribing to stay updated. He also encouraged sharing the breakdowns with friends. The video ended with a farewell message, wishing everyone safe flying in the verse.