The video highlights several upcoming Star Citizen ships expected between 2025 and 2026, including the massive Drake Kraken and Gatac Railin entering pre-production, as well as more imminent releases like the Anvil Paladin, Apollo medical ship, and RSI Perseus heavy gunship. While release timelines remain uncertain, the creator expresses excitement for these diverse vessels and encourages community engagement through deep dives, discussions, and channel participation.
In this video, the creator discusses upcoming Star Citizen ships expected to release within the next year or two, highlighting some of the most anticipated vessels such as the Drake Kraken, Gatac Railin, Apollo, and Perseus. While official information is available on these ships, the creator emphasizes that release timelines are not guaranteed and encourages viewers to share their interest in more detailed deep dives on specific ships. The video also invites viewers to subscribe, join the community Discord, and consider channel memberships for additional engagement.
The Drake Kraken, described as a “fever dream” and one of the most visually impressive ships ever concepted by Cloud Imperium, is entering pre-production and expected to begin full development later this year. This massive ship functions as a spaceship aircraft carrier with unique gameplay potential, though its release is likely slated for late 2026 or early 2027 due to the complexity and size of the project. The Gatac Railin, another large alien freighter ship, is similarly entering pre-production and is expected around the same timeframe, adding diversity to the game’s ship roster.
Closer to release is the Anvil Paladin, a gunship that is nearing the end of its graybox stage and could be available by the end of 2025, possibly around Citizen Con. The Drake Ironclad, a large armored freighter with combat variants including repair bays and ground vehicle storage, remains somewhat uncertain for a 2025 release due to vague progress reports and resource shifts within the development team. Despite delays, the Ironclad’s role and design have generated significant excitement among the community.
The video also covers ships expected very soon, such as the Apollo medical ship and the RSI Perseus heavy gunship. The Apollo will feature adjustable medical beds and drones intended to retrieve downed players, although the creator is skeptical about the drones’ functionality at launch given the technical challenges. The Perseus, noted for its aggressive design and heavy armament, is nearing the end of its graybox phase and could debut around Citizen Con or Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE).
Finally, the RSI Meteor, a variant of the Mantis, is expected within weeks and offers a strong loadout that appeals to fans of that ship style. The creator wraps up by expressing personal excitement for the Drake Kraken, Ironclad, and Perseus, while inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the upcoming ships. Overall, the video conveys optimism about Star Citizen’s future content and encourages community interaction as new features and ships continue to develop.