In June 2024, Star Citizen released new hazmat suits as subscriber items, but these suits currently lack gameplay benefits and do not provide protection from vacuum environments. The community anticipates that these suits may become more relevant in the future, especially with the potential inclusion of radiation contamination missions, while subscriber ships focused on torpedoes could prove useful in upcoming combat scenarios.
In June 2024, Star Citizen released new subscriber items after an 8-month gap. The featured items were hazmat suits, specifically the Graycat True Barrier Hazard suit and mask. While visually appealing, these hazmat suits currently do not offer any gameplay benefits as there is no equipment slot for a multi-tool. Additionally, the head torch does not function with any logical keybinds, despite marketing material suggesting otherwise. These suits do not provide protection from vacuum environments, making them functionally useless at present. However, they are detailed and aesthetically pleasing.
With Star Citizen’s upcoming 4.0 release and the mention of radiation contamination missions in the latest monthly report, there is hope that the True Barrier suits may serve a purpose in the future. Centurion subscribers received the Dark Imperator, Dark High Viz, and Warning flavors, while all subscribers could purchase them from The Pledge store for $15 each. The anticipation is that these suits will become more relevant in gameplay, especially with the potential inclusion of radiation contamination missions.
Subscriber ships for June had a focus on torpedoes, with the Gladiator being flyable and buyable for both levels of subscribers, and the Eclipse being exclusive to Imperators. These ships may prove useful for the upcoming Zena threat assault, particularly when working in coordination with wingmen to distract AI using smaller missiles. This strategic approach could enhance the effectiveness of the torpedo-focused ships during combat scenarios.
As the community looks forward to the next release, the hope is that the functionality of the hazmat suits will be expanded to align with upcoming gameplay features such as radiation contamination missions. The attention to detail and design quality in these suits is commendable, despite their current lack of practical application in the game. With ongoing updates and developments, players are eager to see how these items and ships will fit into the evolving universe of Star Citizen. The call to “fly safe citizens” emphasizes the importance of preparation and teamwork in facing future challenges within the game.