"Star Citizen 3.20 has hit the live servers so it is time for my regular quick overview of the most important things to know about it.
0:00 Introduction.
0:21 The three Major Things
0:37 Arena Commander Overhaul
1:58 Missing: Private Lobbie"
Star Citizen’s 3.20 update brings several important features and improvements. The revitalization of Arena Commander is a major highlight, with a new lobby and game selection system that merges both FPS and ship combat modes. Experimental modes and new maps are also introduced, hinting at future updates, including combined arms maps and the highly anticipated Theater of war. However, private lobbies and games are not included in this update, which is a disappointment for some players.
The introduction of the Hull C and its associated mechanics is another significant aspect of the 3.20 update. The Hull C serves as a cargo ship, but it has some limitations and frustrations in its current implementation. To utilize the Hull C for cargo missions, players need to follow a specific process, such as buying cargo at the admin center, calling up the ship at the ASAP terminals, and going through docking procedures at designated stations. This temporary mechanic may evolve over time, but for now, completing a trade run with the Hull C involves several steps.
Other minor improvements in the 3.20 update include a new physics model for wheeled vehicles, enhancing their interactions with the ground. Physical cargo also receives an upgrade, with various sizes of cargo containers and the ability to manipulate them using a handheld tractor beam. Additionally, time-sensitive hull salvage missions are introduced, adding pressure and rewards to the activity of hull scraping.
Beyond the 3.20 update, there are plans for new Crusader platforms, retrieve consignment missions, and the introduction of new ships and tanks in upcoming 3.20.x releases. Overall, the update represents a significant step forward for Star Citizen, with Arena Commander improvements, the introduction of the Hull C cargo ship, and various gameplay enhancements.
Lastly, the video mentions giveaways for subscribers. One lucky winner will receive a Hull C in appreciation of reaching 10,000 subscribers, and another giveaway will be held during the IAE week, offering the winner a choice between the Galaxy complete, the Banu Merchantman, or the monster modular moving mining medical machine. To enter the giveaway, viewers are required to comment with the specific secret word, which in this case is the number of steps mentioned in completing a trade run using the Hull C.