“Star Citizen’s 2023 year may be going out with a bang. There’s a lot of build-up around rumors and features and I can’t help but get swept up in the hype train.”
Star Citizen has had a tumultuous year with updates that have had both positives and negatives. However, it seems that the year might end on a high note. Cloud Imperium Games has been building up hype for Citizen Con by adding three major jump points to the Public Test Universe (PTU), introducing a new ship, and preparing vehicle tractor beams. There is speculation about a surprise reveal of the Terra or Magnus system alongside the Pyro system. However, it seems unlikely due to previous leaks and the current focus on getting Pyro up and running. Separating the servers and replication layer is the next major step for the game, which will lead to server meshing.
The community has started a “No Money to Pyro” movement, encouraging players not to buy anything until Pyro releases. The revenue for CIG is down this year, possibly due to the focus on the Squadron 42 single-player game. The release of the F8C Lightning ship, which is part of Squadron 42, suggests that the game’s release might be nearing. Monthly reports indicate that sections of the game are nearing completion, and there are rumors of a bigger Squadron 42 presentation at Citizen Con with a possible console announcement.
For the multiplayer aspect of the game, updates include the addition of ship tractor beams and the Argo SRV, which will enhance gameplay. The Spirit C1 cargo variant and Tumbril Nova are also slated for release. Creature AI work is being done for Squadron 42, which could potentially translate into alien creatures in the multiplayer universe. There is a lot happening leading up to Citizen Con, with a potential release of a new ship, the 3.21 patch potentially dropping soon, and replication layer testing before the end of the year.
The author is excited about the end of the year and hopes for a real Squadron 42 release date announcement. They will be live streaming Citizen Con and invite viewers to join in. The author poses the question to readers about their level of hype for the end of the year and wonders if it will live up to expectations. Overall, there is a sense of anticipation and excitement, with hopes that significant progress will be made for Star Citizen.