In this Star Citizen Week in Review for April 6th, 2026, Salty Mike covers the ongoing 4.7 patch which is now in its second week with hot fixes addressing minor issues such as inventory slots, map labels, and a persistent laser firing bug. A significant highlight is the tech preview of the new transport system, which introduces personalized elevator panels and a more realistic queuing system for elevator stops. While some bugs were encountered during testing, such as elevators not appearing and a blackout issue when sitting down, these were intentional to identify problems before implementing self-repair features.
The monthly report provided a wealth of information, though much of it was minor or rehashed content. Notable updates include AI improvements with the Apex Valakar creature being confined to a specific arena rather than roaming freely, suggesting a more theme-park style experience. Animation updates hint at new missions and characters coming in 4.8. Ship development continues actively, with the Railin preparing for review, the whole B finalizing, and the Kraken passing its white box review, though its release is slated for 2027. The RSI Galaxy is also receiving attention ahead of its showcase at Invictus in May.
Core gameplay updates involve refueling mechanics that now allow docking to be more flexible, with ships able to dock to each other interchangeably and automatic undocking when fuel tanks are full. Early internal tests of ship hangar servicing, which includes refueling, repairing, and rearming within larger ships, have been positive. The mission system is being integrated with Staritect technology to streamline mission creation across multiple locations. Social features are on the horizon but are expected to start modestly, likely focusing on chat functionality initially.
The economy section reveals plans for 4.8 to introduce new systems including crafted items, commodity trading, and a tier one item recovery system that could address current frustrations with mining and crafting. The developers aim to shift towards a player-centric economy that prioritizes material acquisition over UEC currency, though how this will balance out remains uncertain. Level design updates mention tactical strike groups and siege content, while ongoing work on server meshing and territory management continues to improve online tech. Tech art and animation are also progressing, with work on super heavy combat armor and a mysterious flaming torch animation.
Finally, the video update segment featured an April Fool’s joke centered on the whole B ship, mixing real and humorous fake versions that generated excitement and speculation. Despite the prank, glimpses of the actual whole B were shown, including its underside and cargo loading features, building anticipation for a full reveal next week. Salty Mike concludes by sharing mixed feelings about 4.7, enjoying gameplay but frustrated by current economy and mining mechanics, and looks forward to the upcoming two-week patch cycle promising fresh content, new ships, and missions. He encourages viewers to subscribe and engage with the channel for ongoing coverage.
