In this Star Citizen weekend review for February 16th, 2026, Salty Mike covers the latest updates in patch 4.6 and previews what to expect in 4.7 and beyond. The mid-patch update introduced new industrial missions and the Argo Moth salvage ship, but the missions currently lack meaningful rewards like reputation, making them feel grindy and unrewarding. The launcher also received an update allowing players to toggle VR capabilities easily, and a freefly event featured industry-focused ships, although some players experienced issues accessing them.
The highlight of the update is the Argo Moth, a medium salvage ship designed to fill the gap between smaller single-seat salvage ships and the massive Reclaimer. The ship features significant cargo capacity with a vertical cargo grid and external access, making it potentially the best salvage ship once its bugs are fixed. However, the Moth suffers from critical gameplay bugs and issues like limited salvage laser range and awkward turret mechanics, which reduce its effectiveness. Despite these problems, the ship is praised for its potential and improvements over the Mole, including better cargo handling and multiplayer gameplay.
Salty Mike critiques the developers’ understanding of the gameplay mechanics, pointing out that their explanations about turret coverage and ship roles are flawed. He emphasizes that the Moth requires a crew of four for optimal performance, but it can be operated solo with some inconvenience. The ship’s design aims to make salvage gameplay more accessible and enjoyable, especially compared to the Reclaimer, which is more cumbersome. The review also touches on the pricing of the Moth, noting it is expensive and recommending players hold off on purchasing until the bugs are resolved.
Looking ahead, the 4.7 roadmap includes new factions, armor visuals, and gameplay features like crafting, inventory improvements, and FPS radar. The timeline suggests some content drops will align with major events like Invictus and CitizenCon, though some features like ship hanger landing services are expected later in the year. The review also mentions upcoming Lunar New Year-themed cosmetic items and community events, highlighting the ongoing focus on in-game purchases and cosmetic customization.
In conclusion, Salty Mike expresses frustration with the current state of industrial missions and ship releases, urging the developers to focus more on meaningful rewards such as reputation systems to make grinding worthwhile. He acknowledges the community’s disappointment with the rushed launch of the Moth but remains hopeful that fixing the bugs will restore its status as the top salvage ship. The review encourages viewers to stay engaged with the channel for more detailed ship reviews and updates, emphasizing that better attention to gameplay details and player feedback is crucial for Star Citizen’s future success.
