In the latest update, Ryan announces that Star Citizen Alpha 3.24 has moved to Wave 1, allowing more backers to access the Public Test Universe and share their gameplay experiences. He discusses his enjoyment of decorating his hangar despite some bugs and expresses excitement about the new content, including upcoming gameplay features like cargo hauling.
In the latest announcement, Ryan, also known as Mac, shares the exciting news that Star Citizen Alpha 3.24 has transitioned from the Evocati phase to Wave 1, allowing a broader audience of backers to access the Public Test Universe (PTU). He expresses gratitude to his patrons and channel members for their support, which enables him to continue creating content. With this new phase, players can now share gameplay footage and stream their experiences, fostering a vibrant community around the game.
During the video, Ryan showcases his experience decorating his hangar, which he finds enjoyable and fulfilling. He mentions some challenges with the current mechanics, such as issues with freight elevators, item search functionality, and the physics of placed items, which can be frustrating. Despite these bugs, he emphasizes that they do not completely hinder gameplay and that players can work around them. He highlights the variety of hangar flare items he has acquired, including fish tanks and tables, and discusses the layout of his hangar.
Ryan also notes some bugs affecting vehicle management, such as ground vehicles being sent to the spaceport garages instead of personal hangars. He explains that players need to select their ships from the main ASOP terminals to get them into their hangars. While these bugs are significant, he reassures viewers that they are not game-breaking and can be managed until fixes are implemented in future updates. He plans to explore more gameplay aspects, including cargo hauling, in upcoming videos.
In terms of gameplay, Ryan mentions that he has not yet tried cargo hauling in Wave 1 but shares that a friend successfully completed a small cargo mission, indicating that the commodity trading system is functioning well. He describes the small outposts like Dunbur as ideal for minor hauling jobs, although they won’t support larger shipments. Ryan expresses excitement about the wealth of content available in this patch and his intention to create more videos focusing on various features of the game.
Concluding the video, Ryan encourages viewers to follow him on Twitch for live streams of his gameplay in Alpha 3.24 and to subscribe to his YouTube channel for future updates. He also reminds viewers of a limited-time sale on the Toby Tracker 5, providing an opportunity for fans to purchase the device at a discount. Ryan expresses optimism about the future of Star Citizen, hoping for a smooth transition through the remaining waves and looking forward to Alpha 4.0. He thanks his audience for their support and encourages engagement with his content.