In the latest Star Citizen Week in Review, host Salty Mike discusses the community’s backlash following CitizenCon, criticizing CIG for the instability of patch 3.24.2 and the lack of meaningful updates in the testing of patch 3.24.3. He emphasizes the importance of holding CIG accountable for their commitments, particularly regarding the promised features for the Galaxy B base-building ship, while expressing hope for future improvements and transparency.
In the latest Star Citizen Week in Review for October 28th, 2024, host Salty Mike discusses the aftermath of CitizenCon, highlighting a week filled with minimal content and significant community backlash. The video begins with Mike sharing his excitement about the ongoing developments in Star Citizen while also introducing Rocket Money, a personal finance app that helps manage subscriptions. He emphasizes the importance of managing expenses, especially in light of the ongoing ship sales and patch releases from Cloud Imperium Games (CIG).
Mike dives into the patch notes, focusing on the instability of the live servers, particularly with version 3.24.2, which he describes as a disaster. He criticizes CIG for rushing out patches to coincide with ship sales, arguing that this prioritization undermines the quality of the game experience. Despite hotfixes being deployed throughout the week, players continued to face significant issues, leading to frustration within the community. He expresses disappointment in the state of the game, stating that testing for the upcoming 4.0 version felt more like a marketing strategy rather than a genuine effort to improve gameplay.
The video also touches on the testing of the 3.24.3 Public Test Universe (PTU) patch, which Mike finds lacking in meaningful updates. He notes that many features and content are still in development, with a focus on stability rather than gameplay improvements. Mike shares his disappointment with the design of new asteroid bases, which he feels are too similar to existing assets, and mentions the discovery of new rocks and minerals in the Pyro system, hinting at future crafting opportunities.
A significant part of the video discusses the community’s outrage over CIG’s handling of the Galaxy B base-building ship features, which were previously promised but are now seemingly abandoned. Mike emphasizes the importance of holding CIG accountable for their commitments to players, urging the community to voice their concerns respectfully. He reflects on the need for transparency and better communication from CIG, especially regarding features that players have invested in.
In conclusion, Mike acknowledges the challenges that lie ahead for Star Citizen as players navigate the current state of the game while anticipating future updates. He hints at a more exciting week to come, with potential roadmap updates and discussions around the Save Stanton initiative. Despite the frustrations, Mike remains hopeful about the game’s future and encourages viewers to engage with the content, leave comments, and stay tuned for upcoming developments.