This video discusses whether or not this year will be the year for Star Citizen, acknowledging the game’s progress in 2023 and upcoming features. While the speaker is excited about the changes and improvements, they caution against setting unrealistic expectations and believe that the focus should be on moving towards a cohesive and enjoyable experience for players.
In this video, the speaker discusses whether or not this year will be the year for Star Citizen. They acknowledge that in the past, they have been skeptical about the game’s progress, but recent events, such as CitizenCon, have changed their outlook. However, they caution against setting unrealistic expectations and believe that it is important to not get too far ahead of ourselves.
The speaker mentions that the game has made significant progress in 2023, with the implementation of features like persistent entity streaming, cargo refactor, law system changes, and more. They believe that gameplay-wise, it was one of the best years for the game. However, they also note that some features showcased at events like CitizenCon may not be as polished as they seemed when they are actually implemented in the live game.
They discuss the introduction of the preview channel, which allows players to test upcoming features before they are fully ready for release. This new approach is expected to bring surprises and make the game feel more full and dynamic. The speaker expresses excitement for the upcoming year, particularly with the completion of Squadron 42, which will allow more resources to be dedicated to the game. They also mention the possibility of seeing improvements in the user experience, such as the starmap, mini maps, looting UI, and more.
The speaker acknowledges that while there will be updates and new features added throughout the year, they do not expect the game to feel like a fully polished daily driver MMO just yet. They believe that the focus will be on updating existing gameplay, quality of life improvements, events, locations, and more. They also mention some major features that are targeted for the first half of the year, such as master modes, persistent hangers, FPS improvements, character panel updates, and more.
In conclusion, the speaker believes that while this year may not be the year for Star Citizen to fully deliver the experience they were looking for when they backed the game, they are still excited for the progress and changes that will be made. They expect the game to look completely different and believe that the focus should be on moving towards the goal of a cohesive and enjoyable experience for players.