Star Citizen 4.2.1 launched with significant mission and freight elevator issues, prompting multiple hot fixes that have only partially alleviated problems like mission clustering and elevator malfunctions. While some gameplay aspects like mining remain enjoyable, players continue to face frustrations with broken missions and event progress, but there is cautious optimism that ongoing updates will improve stability.
Star Citizen 4.2.1 has experienced a problematic launch, with numerous issues affecting gameplay, especially around missions and freight elevators. Cloud Imperium has been actively releasing hot fixes to address these problems. A hot fix released on the 18th aimed to improve the distribution of players across different mission locations, as previously everyone was funneled to the same spots, causing overcrowding and overloading of freight elevators. However, this fix had limited impact, and many issues persisted, including mission disablements.
Further hot fixes were pushed on the 21st, targeting mission flow, cargo platform functionality, and connection issues, with some reported improvements in freight elevator operations. Despite these efforts, problems remain, such as elevators malfunctioning due to ghost cargo and overload errors. Players have found workarounds by limiting cargo stacks to a single layer and splitting loads to avoid overloads, though these methods slow down gameplay significantly. The community is encouraged to share any additional workarounds to help each other while awaiting official fixes.
The root of many issues seems linked to the new dynamic mission system or mission system refactor, which is causing missions to cluster at single points and not refresh properly. While some missions have been re-enabled, many remain broken or temporarily disabled, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration among players. The event tied to this patch is time-limited, but with no clear end date announced, adding to player dissatisfaction as they struggle to complete missions and earn rewards.
Despite the challenges, there are still enjoyable aspects of 4.2.1, such as mining and resource gathering with large groups, which have been running smoothly. However, these positive experiences are overshadowed by the broader issues affecting mission-based content. Additionally, a problematic teleportation bug affecting players in armistice zones has been rolled back, improving the situation somewhat. Overall, the event and patch have not met expectations, but there is hope that ongoing fixes will restore stability.
The creator plans to continue participating in the event with their organization, focusing on reliable activities and scouting for resources while monitoring updates. They acknowledge the frustration many players feel but remain optimistic that Cloud Imperium will prioritize resolving these issues quickly, likely through frequent hot fixes and patches. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and stay informed about developments, with gratitude expressed for the support from patrons and channel members.