The latest Star Citizen update highlights ongoing hotfixes for alpha 4.3.0, the announcement of the Polaris as the Ship Showdown winner with exclusive in-game rewards, and upcoming events like CitizenCon Direct 2955. Additionally, new subscriber cosmetics, vehicle promotions, and community engagement opportunities are featured alongside reflections on the Ship Showdown history and a September giveaway.
The latest Star Citizen news covers several key updates and upcoming events for the game. Currently, multiple hotfixes for alpha 4.3.0 zero life are being tested, addressing crash issues, FPS AI overspawning, and pirate swarm difficulty adjustments. Server maintenance is underway, expected to last about four hours, during which gameplay will be unavailable. Additionally, CIG has been running an Evocati tech preview build featuring AI, NPC, and graphics updates, though it is unclear if these will be included in the upcoming 4.3.1 patch.
The winner of the recent Ship Showdown has been announced as the Polaris, earning it the title of ship showdown champion. All backers will receive a commemorative Polaris-themed holographic banner at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE), along with special 2955 best-in-show paints and manufacturer-themed posters for the top four ships: Polaris, Gladiator, Asgard, and Zeuses. These rewards will be available to players who have these ships in their hangars by late November, coinciding with the IAE event.
September’s RSI subscriber promotions include new cosmetic items like the Quirinus Tech Daybreaker helmet and undersuit, along with a new display piece called the GRX prototype power core for Emperor subscribers. The vehicle of the month is the Argo ATLS heavy lifter, with Emperor subscribers also receiving the mining variant, the ATLS Geo. Corsair is sponsoring this month with their Simitar Elite Wireless SE MMO gaming mouse, which integrates with the Virtual Stream Deck for customizable in-game controls and productivity enhancements.
Looking ahead, CitizenCon Direct 2955 is scheduled for October 11th, featuring a digital showcase and watch parties, including one at the National Space Center in Leicester. Players are encouraged to submit videos by September 30th for a chance to be featured and win a new ship. The August monthly report and Squadron 42 newsletter will be released this week, with speculation that these may be the last major updates before CitizenCon. Expectations remain high for announcements such as a Squadron 42 release date and new Star Citizen content.
Finally, the video reflects on the history of Ship Showdown winners over the past seven years, noting the diversity and changing popularity of ships. The host invites viewers to share their thoughts on the Polaris winning, the wave system used for purchasing ships, and the potential for in-game availability of Fleet Week ships. The video also promotes NordVPN for better internet security and accessibility, and announces a September giveaway of an RSI Apollo triage ship with lifetime insurance for viewers who comment on any videos during the month.