“Careers that CIG has sold for SC
Four Categories in Star Citizen Categories
Existing Careers Mostly Ready for 1.0
Existing Careers Not Ready for 1.0
Nonexisting Careers for 1.0
Nonexisting Careers for 1.X”
In the video, the speaker discusses the development of Star Citizen 1.0 and specifically focuses on the career backlog within the game. He mentions that while Squadron 42 will bring some neat features to Star Citizen, the career backlog is more significant and won’t benefit as much from content imported from Squadron 42. The speaker lists the promised careers in Star Citizen, including bounty hunter, builder, cargo hauler, doctor, engineer, explorer, and more, highlighting the extensive range of career choices available in the game.
The speaker divides the careers into four categories based on their completion status. Category one includes mining, racing, and piracy, which are nearly complete and may make it to 1.0 with minor changes. Category two features careers that are semi-complete but need significant fleshing out, such as bounty hunting, commodity trading, and salvage. Category three includes careers that haven’t been started but are crucial for a 1.0 release, like cargo hauling and data running.
In the 1.x list, the speaker discusses careers like builder/crafter, ship repair, science, and news reporter, which are considered for future updates beyond 1.0. He explains his reasons for categorizing these careers for later releases, emphasizing the importance of balancing gameplay depth and player engagement. The speaker also mentions the Southern New Hampshire University sponsorship and their online Bachelor of Science degree in computer game design.
Overall, the speaker provides a detailed analysis of the career backlog in Star Citizen 1.0, highlighting the complexity and diversity of career options available in the game. He offers insights into the development status of various careers and categorizes them based on their readiness for inclusion in the 1.0 release. The speaker concludes by mentioning the upcoming video in the series, where he will delve into the backlog of star systems in Star Citizen and discuss the progress towards ship giveaways for viewers.