In the latest update, Ryan discusses the imminent release of Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2 and the upcoming Evocati build of Alpha 4.0, while highlighting ongoing tests and optimizations to improve performance and stability. He also outlines gameplay updates and bug fixes for 3.24.2, expresses excitement for the upcoming Citizen Con event, and encourages viewers to support his channel as he nears 70,000 subscribers.
In the latest update from Ryan, also known as Mac, he discusses the upcoming release of Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2, which is hinted to go live on Thursday. He also mentions that a new Alpha 4.0 build for the Evocati is expected to be released tonight. Ryan expresses gratitude to his patrons and channel members, particularly highlighting his latest supporter, Volka. He promotes the Tobi Tracker 5, currently available at a 15% discount, encouraging viewers to use his affiliate link for purchases to support his channel.
Ryan dives into the details of Alpha 4.0, which has recently entered the IATI PTU phase. He notes that while significant progress has been made, there is still much work to be done before the build is ready for a full release. Cloud Imperium is conducting timed tests to assess stability and performance, with the goal of expanding features in future patches. He mentions the merging of the tech preview test with the main 4.0 development branch, which is a crucial step towards the eventual release of 4.0.
He provides insights from the latest tech preview test, which successfully handled up to 2,000 players, although there were issues such as long loading screens and problems with ASOP terminals. Ryan highlights ongoing investigations into these issues, including optimizations for large area network binds and the server’s ability to recover from crashes. While the timeline for the next tech preview test remains uncertain, it could occur soon, but may be affected by the upcoming Citizen Con event.
In discussing Alpha 3.24.2, Ryan outlines several gameplay and feature updates, including the temporary muting of hanger elevator sounds to address audio leaks and improvements to HUDs and MFDs. He mentions changes to weapon turrets and vehicle emissions, as well as the introduction of new items to in-game shops. A total of 33 bug fixes and improvements have been made, including enhancements to stability regarding GPU crashes for Vulkan users.
As Ryan prepares for Citizen Con, he expresses excitement about the event and his plans to share updates upon his return. He invites viewers to join him for a live stream before the event, encouraging interaction and discussion about what to expect. Ryan concludes by asking viewers to consider subscribing to his channel, as he approaches the milestone of 70,000 subscribers, and thanks his audience for their continued support.