In the Star Citizen Week in Review for November 18th, 2024, host Salty Mike discusses the launch of the 4.0 patch, which introduces server meshing and the Save Stanton event, although players are facing various bugs and performance issues. He highlights updates to ships and HUD layouts while encouraging community engagement and patience as the developers work on refining the game.
In the latest Star Citizen Week in Review for November 18th, 2024, host Salty Mike discusses the significant developments surrounding the game’s 4.0 patch, which has entered Wave 1 and includes the long-anticipated server meshing feature. This week also marks the second phase of the Save Stanton event, much to the surprise of the community. Salty Mike provides a recap of the week’s official news and shares his personal insights, while also promoting a sponsor, War Thunder, highlighting its extensive gameplay options and features.
The video outlines the progression of the 4.0 patch, beginning with minor updates that addressed lighting issues in the game. The Save Stanton event went live, introducing combat missions that players can undertake solo or with friends. However, the missions were plagued with bugs, leading to frustrations within the community. Salty Mike emphasizes that while there are new weapons and ship features, the execution has not been flawless, with many players encountering issues during gameplay.
Throughout the week, various updates were released, including improvements to ships like the Polaris and the introduction of new vessels such as the Crusader Intrepid and the Terapin Medic. Salty Mike notes that while some ships received visual and functional enhancements, others, like the Intrepid, had mixed reviews regarding their weapon effectiveness. The video also highlights the introduction of new HUD layouts for several ships, which aim to enhance the user experience during gameplay.
As the week progressed, the video mentions that the 4.0 patch has introduced significant technical features, including meshing technology and jump points. However, the implementation has not been without its challenges, as players have reported numerous bugs and performance issues. Salty Mike expresses optimism about the potential improvements that server meshing could bring to the game, despite the current state of the patch being somewhat rocky.
The video concludes with a discussion of the broader implications of these updates, particularly regarding game balance and economy adjustments. Salty Mike underscores the importance of player feedback as the developers work to refine various aspects of the game. He encourages viewers to engage with the content, share their thoughts, and remain patient as the development team continues to address existing issues and roll out new features.