This video showcases the planets tech update in Star Citizen, highlighting the stunning and immersive environments of Hurston and Microtech. From the natural beauty of Hurston to the extreme conditions of Microtech, players can explore and experience the vast and detailed planets in the game.
In this video, Obsidian Ant explores two of the best planets in the Star Citizen galaxy. The game has recently implemented a planets tech update that has greatly improved the appearance and generation of planets. The first planet he visits is Hurston, an atmospheric world that looks absolutely stunning. The ability to walk around and explore detailed atmospheric worlds has been a long-time dream for space game fans. Hurston is filled with natural elements and man-made objects, offering a truly immersive experience. The beauty of the sunset and the unpolluted night sky add to the sense of wonder.
The second planet Obsidian Ant visits is called Microtech. This planet is the polar opposite of Hurston, with extremely cold temperatures due to an error in the terraforming process. Microtech has different biomes spread across its surface, so not all areas are frozen tundras. The new planets tech allows for smooth transitions between different areas, giving the scenery a natural appearance. However, the extreme weather conditions on Microtech, with temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius, pose a deadly threat to explorers.
The attention to detail is impressive, with the weather affecting both the player’s visor and their ship’s canopy. Although the planets in Star Citizen are one-sixth scale compared to real life, they still feature massive environments and hundreds of millions of square kilometers to explore. The sense of being the first and possibly only person to see a particular spot adds to the allure of exploration. In the future, Star Citizen’s iterative technology will continue to evolve, and the addition of volumetric clouds is highly anticipated.
Overall, the release of the planets tech update in Star Citizen has delivered some of the best damn planets in the galaxy. From the breathtaking landscapes of Hurston to the freezing wastelands of Microtech, players can truly immerse themselves in these detailed and unique environments. With more updates planned, including the introduction of three new moons to orbit Microtech, there is plenty more to explore in the vast open-world of Star Citizen.