In the Star Citizen Week in Review, Salty Mike discusses the delay of the 3.23 update with a wipe, new leadership promising ship sales and gameplay enhancements, and various patches and updates throughout the week. The community is encouraged to engage with the channel, consider membership for benefits, and anticipate upcoming features like distribution centers, water simulation improvements, and the introduction of night vision for weapon optics.
In this Star Citizen Week in Review for May 6th, 2024, the host, Salty Mike, discusses the latest news and updates related to the game. The week saw the delay of the Star Citizen 3.23 update, which will come with a wipe. The new leadership seems promising, with a focus on ship sales and gameplay enhancements. The community is encouraged to engage with the channel and consider becoming a member for additional benefits.
Throughout the week, there were multiple patches released, including updates to the PTU, optimizations for GPU usage, and improvements to AI upscaling. Notable changes included the addition of a second screen to Lorville and the availability of ships previously sold for real money in the PTU. Additionally, new vehicles, the Marai Pulse and Marai Pulse LX, were introduced, sparking interest among players.
The roadmap updates hinted at potential changes to the progress tracker and upcoming features for 3.23, such as distribution centers and Vulcan API support. Notable progress was made in water simulation and rendering improvements, as well as the replication layer update. The monthly report highlighted advancements in animation, character art, and ship art, teasing new predators and prey designs.
In the video updates, the focus was on the introduction of night vision for weapon optics, providing enhanced visibility in dark environments. The community expressed interest in the upcoming Invictus launch week, where the Polaris ship will be featured but not flyable. The event will offer opportunities to tour the Idris and explore various companies. Overall, the host expressed gratitude for the channel’s growth and clarified his stance on prioritizing game development over technical advancements. The audience is encouraged to share their thoughts and engage in discussions about the game’s progress.