The latest Shadow patch notes for Star Citizen version 3.22.1 introduced significant changes to ships, game modes, and missions, including adjustments to ship HP, new game modes like gravl racetrack, and the addition of larger multicrew vessels in Arena Commander. The patch also brought improvements to combat experiences, economy balancing, bug fixes, and the introduction of new dynamic events, setting the stage for future updates with exciting features like freight elevators and cargo missions.
In the latest Shadow patch notes for Star Citizen version 3.22.1, several significant changes were made to various ships. The f7c Super Hornet and buccaneer had their HP reduced, while the AOA Knox hover bike had its thrust capacities increased. Additionally, the p-52 Merlin saw a significant decrease in HP. The introduction of an all-new gravl racetrack game mode in Arena Commander brought five beautifully designed tracks, adding a fresh gameplay experience for players.
The addition of larger multicrew vessels like the Hammerhead and Constellation to the roster in Arena Commander marked a significant advancement in gameplay, making multi-crew ships a formidable force against light fighters. The Master modes received positive feedback, enhancing combat experiences for players. Gun Rush mode saw improvements with the removal of the rail gun and the addition of a kill confirm mode, offering a more engaging gameplay experience.
The 3.22.00 hotfix introduced the Graycat Salvage rifle and ship component repair mechanics, allowing players to repair damaged ship components using RMC from the multi-tool or Salvage rifle. The ER Nerf impacted cargo missions, shifting the focus to ore rather than drugs, balancing the economy within the game. Bunker turrets were tweaked to fire more rapidly and deal increased damage, enhancing the challenge for players.
The Siege of Orison event received general polish and bug fixes, while the whole SE cargo loading issue was addressed. The tech preview showcased the replication layer test, highlighting smooth transitions but also revealing some issues like abandoned missions causing rep loss. Distortion damage received a significant nerf, affecting power plants and dashboards, with shields now offering resistance against the damage based on power triangle positioning.
The introduction of new missions in the form of a dynamic event called Overdrive added depth to gameplay, with variations of data heist missions and ship combat against Hammerheads. The Xeno threat armor made a return, enhancing the experience for players. The anticipation for patch 3.23 is high, with features like freight elevators, cargo missions, distribution sensors, Master modes, new Eva, and a starmap update on the horizon. Overall, the Shadow patch notes for Star Citizen 3.22.1 showcased a range of improvements and additions that enhance the gameplay experience for players.
