The Star Citizen Shadow Patch 4.1.1 introduces extensive updates to ship storage, gameplay mechanics, weapons, and ship modules, including new storage options, UI improvements, and flight handling enhancements like flight blades. Additionally, the patch features quality-of-life improvements such as QT vehicle teleportation, reworked ship modules, new content, and balance adjustments to promote exploration, combat, and multi-crew operations.
The Shadow Patch Notes 4.1.1 introduces several significant updates to ship storage and functionality. Notably, the Nomad’s personal storage is now operational, along with the Mantis and Mercury Starr, enhancing cargo management for players. Additional storage has been added to ships like the Drake Caterpillar and Herald, with the latter now featuring more missile capacity and storage under the beds. These improvements suggest a focus on expanding in-game storage options, possibly hinting at future data running features.
Gameplay and UI improvements are also prominent in this patch. The Idris received new station screens and ergonomic updates, along with speed and HP adjustments. The Valkyrie saw increased HP and maneuverability, while the Argo raft was heavily reworked with a larger cargo grid and a new tractor beam, significantly boosting its cargo capacity and utility. The patch also reintroduced functional bounty contracts for PvP, along with fixes to looting prompts, making PvP and looting smoother and more accessible.
Weapon and equipment changes include nerfs to certain missile-capable ships like the Vandal Scythe and Aspiria Blade, and a reduction in Polaris agility. Shield health values were globally adjusted, with industrial and stealth shields receiving buffs and competition shields heavily nerfed. Additionally, new hairstyles, a paramedical device in the pistol slot, and updated loot tables at Hatheror stations add variety and quality-of-life improvements. The vault SMG was stealthily introduced, along with new skins and cosmetic options for weapons.
The patch highlights notable updates to flight mechanics and ship modules. The introduction of flight blades appears to influence ship handling rather than AI turret gunners, with some ships like the Gladius showing modular attachment options. Wiccolo’s showroom was revamped with new displays, including a Polaris, and new contracts and collectibles like Bellacar fangs were added. A major feature is the ability to QT directly to unattended vehicles, streamlining multi-crew operations and vehicle management, which is a significant quality-of-life enhancement for players.
Finally, the patch includes various balance adjustments and new content to encourage exploration and combat. The Misk Starlancer’s claim time was drastically reduced, and the entire Aurora lineup received movement buffs. The shield and power plant modifications affect large ships like the Idris, Reclaimer, and Polaris, impacting their durability and performance. New factions, missions, and loot table updates, along with multipliers for turret ammo capacity on multi-crew ships, round out the patch, making it a comprehensive update aimed at improving gameplay, expanding content, and refining ship and combat mechanics.