In this week’s Star Citizen Week in Review, Salty Mike discusses the recent April Fools’ Day updates, including a new game mode and ongoing hotfixes for patch 4.1, while expressing concerns about the balance between developing new ships and addressing existing ones. He also highlights gameplay improvements, economic challenges, and the upcoming Citizen Con event, inviting community feedback on the current state of the game.
In this week’s Star Citizen Week in Review, hosted by Salty Mike, the focus is on the recent April Fools’ Day updates, the upcoming Citizen Con event, and the hotfixes for patch 4.1. The video begins by highlighting the fun elements introduced during the April Fools’ celebration, particularly a new game mode called Triggerfish and amusing Easter eggs in the Arena Commander menu. Salty Mike also mentions the need for ongoing hotfixes to address various issues within the game, particularly with mining and player synchronization, and expresses hope for a new Public Test Universe (PTU) build to further stabilize gameplay.
The monthly report featured in the video discusses various AI enhancements, including the development of the Valakar junior variant and improvements to the Copians’ AI behavior. Salty Mike notes the lack of significant updates on the expected heavy armor and mentions the progress on several ships, including the Apollo and Perseus, which are highly anticipated by the player community. He expresses concern over the balance between developing new ships and addressing the backlog of previously sold ships, questioning the logic behind focusing on nine new vehicles while only two existing ones are being worked on.
In the core gameplay section, Salty Mike points out ongoing issues with engineering bugs, particularly related to power management on ships. He discusses changes to coolant systems and the implications for gameplay, such as the potential reduction of the stealth meta. Other gameplay improvements include updates to the FPS scanning system and enhancements to mission-sharing mechanics, which allow players to share high-reputation missions with others who may not have unlocked them yet.
Salty Mike also addresses the economic concerns within the game, mentioning the inflation caused by recent updates and the challenges of balancing rewards in missions like Supply and Die. Additionally, he highlights the narrative developments, particularly the introduction of new faction representatives and the potential for more immersive voice interactions in missions. The video also teases a sneak peek at a new asteroid base location, emphasizing the importance of meaningful gameplay experiences in these new environments.
Finally, the video discusses changes to the referral program, which will reset player progress towards rewards, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from the community. Salty Mike expresses hope for a more engaging and enjoyable Citizen Con scheduled for October 11, which will be held digitally this year. He concludes the review by encouraging viewers to participate in the PTU testing and shares his frustrations with the current state of the game, while also inviting feedback and comments from the community.