In “State of the Squadron 55,” Montoya discusses the growth and developments within Test Squadron, the largest organization in Star Citizen. He reflects on the game’s progress, his content creation approach, and expresses optimism for the future of Star Citizen while thanking supporters and welcoming new members to Test Squadron.
In the video “State of the Squadron 55,” Montoya welcomes new members to the organization Test Squadron, which is the largest organization in the game Star Citizen with over 22,000 members. He expresses gratitude for the support and discusses the growth of various sub-corporations within Test Squadron. Montoya also mentions his break from social media and his need for a reset after being involved in Star Citizen for 10 years.
He highlights the significance of the long-awaited addition of Jump Gates in Star Citizen, which allows for travel between star systems. Montoya acknowledges the patience of players who have stuck with the game through its delays and expresses appreciation for those who continue to support him on Patreon. He also talks about the evolving content of his videos, shifting from defending the game’s development to focusing on updates and new features.
Montoya reflects on the changing phases of Star Citizen’s development since 2013, from uncertainties about the game’s completion to the current progress and funding milestones. He discusses his personal shift in interest towards future gameplay possibilities rather than minutiae of patch updates. Montoya emphasizes the importance of creating engaging content for viewers and members of Test Squadron as the game moves closer to its full release.
Despite acknowledging a potential decrease in funding for the game, Montoya remains optimistic about the future of Star Citizen and the continued support from the community. He plans to explore new directions for his content creation, aiming to align with the evolving gameplay experience in Star Citizen. Montoya encourages new players to explore different organizations within the game and expresses his commitment to providing entertaining and informative content for his audience. He concludes by thanking supporters and welcoming new members to Test Squadron, signing off with his signature sign-off phrase.