The “Save Stanton” event in Star Citizen 3.24 features a series of combat-focused missions across four phases, including defending cargo haulers, executing sabotage and assassination missions, and participating in a large-scale battle against an Idris ship. The gameplay showcases teamwork and strategy, with players earning unique rewards for completing the event’s challenges.
In preparation for the anticipated launch of Star Citizen 4.0, developers introduced the “Save Stanton” event, consisting of a series of thematic missions designed to engage players. The gameplay video showcases phases one through four of this event, highlighting the various missions players can undertake, with a focus on combat scenarios. The video is filmed in real-time with some tactical cuts to minimize downtime during long Quantum travel sequences, aiming to keep viewers engaged.
Phase one kicks off with a mission to assist cargo haulers under attack. Players are encouraged to team up for these missions, as combat plays a significant role. In this phase, the player pilots a Hurricane while a teammate provides gunner support. The mission involves defending a Reclaimer cargo ship against waves of enemy fighters, showcasing the importance of coordination between the pilot and gunner. Despite some server issues, the gameplay provides an exciting view of aerial combat and teamwork.
The alternative mission in phase one involves recovering cargo from a disabled ship, which also requires combat support. Players must fend off enemy reinforcements while loading the cargo onto their ship. This mission is less straightforward due to the need for constant vigilance against attackers, making it more challenging to complete solo. Players often opt for larger ships with better defenses to facilitate this mission, emphasizing the event’s combat-heavy nature.
Phase two introduces two mission types: sabotage and assassination. The sabotage mission involves infiltrating a gang’s bunker to destroy specific targets, while the assassination mission requires players to locate and eliminate a designated target. The gameplay highlights the challenges of FPS combat, particularly for players who prefer other aspects of the game. Completing these missions multiple times is necessary to progress through the event, with the assassination variant generally proving to be a faster option.
Phase three shifts focus to a large-scale battle against an Idris ship, where players must work together to take down this formidable enemy. Utilizing the Polaris ship, players engage in coordinated attacks, using torpedoes and turrets to deal damage while avoiding the Idris’s powerful railgun. This phase emphasizes teamwork and strategy in a cinematic space battle. Finally, phase four involves delivering materials to the Pyro Gateway station, allowing players to choose their method of gathering materials, such as mining or purchasing. This phase is notably less combat-focused, providing a break from the intense action of earlier missions. Completing all phases grants players unique rewards, further incentivizing participation in the event.