The creator, as an Evocati tester, provides a detailed verbal overview of Star Citizen’s new inventory system, highlighting its improved layout, faster performance, and enhanced features like a search bar, drag-and-drop equipping, and seamless interaction with various storage types. While acknowledging some ongoing refinements, they emphasize that the update significantly enhances usability and look forward to its wider release in patch 4.7.
In this video, the creator shares their experience as an Evocati tester for Star Citizen’s new inventory system, expressing gratitude to Cloud Imperium Games (CI) for the opportunity to preview upcoming features. Although they are restricted from showing any images or videos, they provide a detailed verbal walkthrough of the new inventory interface and its improvements compared to the older version. The focus is on explaining the layout, functionality, and user experience enhancements that players can expect.
The new inventory system is organized with the player’s items displayed on the left side, categorized under backpack, torso, and legs, with a dynamic feature that highlights the corresponding part on the character model when hovered over. A highly requested search bar has been added for quick item filtering, and icons allow players to filter by armor, clothes, weapons, or attachments, making navigation faster and more intuitive. A notable improvement is the drag-and-drop functionality that lets players easily equip items by dragging them to a hand icon, simplifying the process of holding or storing gear.
On the right side, the local inventory is shown, allowing players to interact with nearby storage. The system supports quick switching between different inventories, such as personal storage and ship storage, with clear icons for easy management. The interface is described as sleek, modern, and significantly faster than the previous version, with smaller icons and quicker loading times, doubling the speed of the old inventory system. This improvement extends to accessing inventory anywhere within a hangar or certain ship areas without needing to physically interact with storage units.
The video also touches on the looting experience, where players can kill enemies and access loot through a two-step loading process. Initially, there is a simple loot screen followed by an option to open the full new inventory interface. While the creator would prefer a streamlined single loading screen, they acknowledge that the new system might require some adjustment time but is ultimately a positive step forward. The looting interface remains a work in progress, and more refinements are expected before the full release.
In conclusion, the new inventory system in Star Citizen represents a significant upgrade in usability and functionality, promising a more efficient and enjoyable player experience. The creator looks forward to the anticipated release in patch 4.7, where the wider community will be able to try the new system firsthand. They encourage viewers to stay tuned for future updates and express hope that the improvements will enhance gameplay for all players. The video ends with a call to subscribe, like, and share for more content.