This video discusses the post-mortem analysis of Star Citizen’s Alpha 3.19 patch, highlighting both the positive feedback and challenges faced by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). CIG plans to improve ship selection, modularity, communication, and data-driven decision-making in future updates, with a focus on addressing ongoing issues, improving stability, and refining gameplay mechanics in the upcoming 3.20 release.
This video discusses the post-mortem analysis of Star Citizen’s Alpha 3.19 patch and the improvements that Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) plans to make in the future. The patch addressed several issues from the previous release but also introduced new problems due to the addition of new content. Salvage contracts were well-received by players, offering a sense of treasure hunting and diverse cargo. However, CIG faced challenges with selecting appropriate ships for the missions and encountered issues in cargo spawning and balancing.
The new player experience received positive feedback, helping players learn the game. Visual upgrades in Area 18 improved navigation, and the introduction of mission persistence allowed players to resume missions after disconnections or crashes. However, the mission system lacked modularity, making it difficult to replicate in other areas. Additionally, the production support team faced inefficiencies due to ownership changes, and there was insufficient support for UI and HUD elements.
The RSI links received positive feedback, evolving into a unique and interactive vehicle. However, increasing the scope of the vehicle led to time constraints for other teams, such as VFX and audio. The development of the Fury series faced challenges, but the MX variant was well-received. Despite some tech issues and a reduced player customization option, CIG is satisfied with the vehicles and does not anticipate major adjustments.
The inclusion of tractor beams in Alpha 3.19 expanded salvage gameplay and allowed the swapping of mining heads and modules. However, there were compressed timelines and content issues, leading to unresolved problems during release. In the future, CIG plans to request early downstream support to address necessary content changes. The mining rebalance received positive community reception, and CIG aims to improve communication and gather data to inform future mining gameplay decisions.
Overall, CIG acknowledges the lessons learned from the post-mortem analysis of the 3.19 patch and plans to make improvements in ship selection, modularity, communication, and data-driven decision-making for future updates. Their focus for the upcoming 3.20 release is on addressing ongoing issues, improving stability, and refining gameplay mechanics.