In a Star Citizen podcast, the hosts discuss the upcoming Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2953, focusing on expected new ship releases such as a possible gatak starter ship with three decks, a new RSI mining ship called the Raster, and potential variants of the Redeemer ship. They also cover the recent Pyro playground playtest and ongoing testing of Alpha 3.21.1, highlighting ship scale tractor beams as a major feature and expressing excitement for the expo.
In this Star Citizen podcast, the hosts discuss various topics, including the upcoming Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2953. They mention that the expo will focus on alien ships this year, with a new gatak ship expected to be released. Rumors suggest it could be a gatak starter ship with three decks, but nothing is confirmed. The hosts also discuss the possibility of a new RSI mining ship called the Raster, as well as potential variants of the Redeemer ship. They speculate on the number of ships sold during the expo and whether funding levels will surpass previous years.
The podcast also covers the recently ended Pyro playground playtest, which had a limited play area and a few new mechanics. The hosts express their enjoyment of the playtest but also acknowledge its bugs and instability. They mention that more playtests are planned for Pyro and that Clan Imperium will work on fixes and improvements, including the replication layer and static server meshing.
The hosts discuss the ongoing testing of Alpha 3.21.1, which is currently in the open PTU phase. They highlight the ship scale tractor beams as a major feature in this patch, allowing players to tow ships and load cargo. However, they acknowledge concerns about potential chaos and griefing that may arise with this new mechanic. Clan Imperium is expected to polish and refine these features before the start of the IAE.
In conclusion, the hosts express their excitement for the upcoming Intergalactic Aerospace Expo and the possibility of new ships and gameplay experiences. They encourage viewers to participate in the expo and share their thoughts and expectations. The podcast ends with a reminder of a ship giveaway for November, where multiple ships are being offered as prizes. The hosts express their gratitude to the viewers for supporting the channel and allowing them to create daily content for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.