This week in Star Citizen, the community celebrates the launch of the Triggerfish and the new Arena Commander freeflight map, EasyHab, while looking forward to a roadmap update with minimal changes expected. Despite a current lull in news and the absence of Inside Star Citizen, the speaker remains optimistic about future gameplay improvements and encourages continued community engagement.
In this week’s update for Star Citizen, the focus is on the ongoing developments and events within the game. The recent launch of Triggerfish has been well-received, introducing a new time-limited Arena Commander freeflight map called EasyHab. The community’s engagement is recognized, particularly with the active contributors for the 4.0 PTU, and the monthly report has been released, highlighting various updates and ship news.
Looking ahead, a roadmap update is expected on Wednesday, although the speaker anticipates minimal changes. There are still elements that need to be integrated into the 4.1 patch cycle, and it’s important to note that just because something appears in the roadmap does not guarantee it will be included in the initial update. For instance, space combat missions and the new quartz SMG are likely to be released later in the patch cycle, possibly in versions 4.1.1 or 4.1.2.
There will be no Star Citizen Live this week, but the community can expect a new show next week. On Friday, the RSI weekly newsletter will be sent out, featuring highlights, standout community content, and previews of what’s coming up. Additionally, on Saturday, the System 7 Race 3 event will take place, organized by the Atmo team, showcasing ongoing community engagement and activities.
The speaker reflects on the current quiet period in terms of news and updates, contrasting it with previous times when there was a wealth of information being shared. The absence of Inside Star Citizen (ISC) has made it feel like there is less coverage and excitement compared to earlier development phases. The focus now seems to be more on immediate updates rather than broader, ongoing developments.
Despite the slow pace of updates, the speaker remains optimistic about upcoming gameplay improvements. They plan to release a video discussing core gameplay updates from the monthly report, indicating that significant enhancements are on the horizon. The community is encouraged to stay engaged and look forward to future developments, as the team continues to work on advancing the game.