The Alpha 3.20 update for Star Citizen is in its public testing phase, with plans to release by the end of September or earlier, introducing new ships, missions, and fixes. The ship Showdown is down to the final four ships, with the ultimate winner to be revealed on September 7th, and there are no layoffs happening at Cloud Imperium.
The Alpha 3.20 update for Star Citizen is currently in wave two of its PTU (Public Test Universe) testing phase. It is expected to release by the end of September or even earlier. There are plans for a 3.20 point x patch, which will introduce new ships like the A1 and C1 Spirit series, the tumble storm, additional missions, and fixes. The recent focus has been on improving the sounds of ships, with each manufacturer having its own unique ambient sound. Last week’s online 2v2 fight or flight tournament saw the final eight teams competing for a chance to participate in the CitizenCon fight or flight invitational.
Upcoming events in Star Citizen include the release of a new subscriber month 3 newsletter with new flair and ship of the month information. A roadmap update is expected this week, although not much information is anticipated due to Cloud Imperium obscuring details for CitizenCon. Inside Star Citizen will feature racing and the introduction of the Fury LX ship from the Mariah lineup. Star Citizen Live will showcase upcoming features in Alpha 3.20 with Duncan and Sam from The Arena Commander feature team. Monthly reports for Squadron 42 and Star Citizen’s Persistent Universe will be released next week.
The Ship Showdown is down to its final four ships: Aegis Redeemer, Drake Vulture, Drake Corsair, and Origin 600i Explorer. These ships will receive new Best in Show paints and manufacturer-themed posters. The ultimate winner will be revealed on September 7th. There has been a debunked rumor of layoffs at Cloud Imperium, with a developer clarifying that he found a new job at the company. They also confirmed that Cloud Imperium is actively hiring and that no layoffs are happening.
Lastly, the video mentions the ongoing availability of the Toby eye tracker 5, which is natively supported in Star Citizen and enhances immersion and control. The video encourages viewers to check out the NordVPN sale and presents opportunities to support the channel, such as becoming a member, using YouTube badges and emotes, or joining Patreon. September’s ship giveaway is the Drake Corsair, a versatile exploration ship. Viewers are invited to comment on videos for a chance to win it. The video concludes with a thank you to viewers and wishes for a great September in Star Citizen.