The latest Star Citizen update announces the festive Luminalia celebrations, alongside significant changes in Alpha 4.0, including increased backpack inventory size and a reversal on missile claims. Additionally, players are encouraged to engage in festive activities, with a roadmap update and the final Inside Star Citizen episode of the season coming soon.
In the latest Star Citizen news update, the festive season of Luminalia is set to begin, marking the game’s Christmas celebrations. Alpha 4.0 has received further updates as it progresses through its wave two PTU testing phase, introducing significant changes such as updates to backpacks and a reversal of the previous decision regarding missile and torpedo claims. Additionally, there have been issues related to the Best in Show skins distribution, which are now being addressed by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) through a reclamation and redistribution process.
The video discusses the recent giveaway winners from the previous month, highlighting various ship prizes awarded to players. The host expresses gratitude for the community’s patience during the delay in announcing the winners due to the complexity of the giveaways. With Luminalia approaching, players are encouraged to participate in festive activities and claim daily gifts through the Luminalia calendar, which will be available on the RSI website.
CIG has communicated that the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo has concluded, and they are looking forward to next year’s event. The upcoming week will feature a roadmap update that is expected to confirm details about 4.0 features and possibly address any delays in the release schedule. The final Inside Star Citizen episode of the season is also planned, providing a recap of new features and updates before the holiday break.
The video highlights the recent changes to player inventory, specifically focusing on backpacks, which have seen a 50% increase in inventory size and adjustments to item dimensions. In contrast, the dimensions of armor items have been reduced, affecting their inventory occupancy. The update also mentions improvements in the detection of Coro grazers, enhancing the game’s environmental interactions.
Finally, the host shares excitement for the potential stability and performance improvements with the upcoming 4.0 release, expected to roll out to open PTU soon. The community is encouraged to share their thoughts on Luminalia, the 4.0 release, and any recent acquisitions from the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. The video concludes with a promotional message for NordVPN and a reminder about the ongoing December ship giveaway, inviting viewer engagement to support the channel.