The Star Citizen ship progress update highlights upcoming developments in vehicles and ships as Fleet Week approaches, showcasing recently released ships and emphasizing CI’s strategy of rolling out more combat, cargo, and mining ships without requiring new gameplay features. The video also discusses anticipated releases, including the MISK Starancer TAC and Apollo medical ship, while hinting at new unannounced vehicles and encouraging viewer engagement with a ship giveaway.
In the latest Star Citizen ship progress update, the focus is on the vehicles and ships currently being developed by Cloud Imperium (CI) and what players can expect in the coming months, especially with Fleet Week approaching in mid to late May. The video highlights several ships that have recently been released, including the Argo CSV SM, Starancer Max, Polaris, and various others, particularly emphasizing the trend of releasing ships that don’t require new gameplay features. CI’s strategy includes rolling out more combat, cargo, and mining ships as they continue to improve the game through monthly patches.
Fleet Week is anticipated to be a significant event, showcasing military ships and providing players with opportunities to try out various vehicles. The event will feature free-fly periods, an expo, and the chance to tour iconic ships like the Javelin and Idris. The video suggests that this year’s Fleet Week could introduce exciting new content, as CI has adopted a monthly patch cadence that aims to deliver more substantial updates consistently.
Among the ships currently in development, the MISK Starancer TAC is expected to be released around Fleet Week, while the Apollo medical ship has moved into the gray box phase, indicating a longer wait for its release. The RSI Perseus has also passed its white box review, but both the Apollo and Perseus are anticipated to debut later in the year, potentially around major events like the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. The Pioneer, a mobile base-building ship, is further down the line, likely not arriving until next year.
The video also touches on various unannounced vehicles and their development stages, with hints of a heavy strike fighter based on the Mantis chassis and a small salvage ship. CI is working on several other vehicles, including a new Krueger single-seater light fighter, but these are still in the concept or early development phases. The possibility of seeing some of these new ships during Fleet Week is discussed, alongside speculation about the anticipated Drake Ironclad and Ironclad Assault ships.
Finally, the video discusses some of the older ships from earlier years that still need to be completed, such as the Banu Merchantman and RSI Orion, while acknowledging that CI is making progress on newer concepts. The host expresses excitement for upcoming ship releases and encourages viewers to share their thoughts on what they hope to see during Fleet Week. Additionally, there’s a ship giveaway for a Drake Golem, and the video concludes with promotional mentions for NordVPN and other affiliated products.