Star Citizen

Good show. Nice to see them talk about things coming in the next year, and not a bunch of gameplay concepts 5+ years out.

Random thoughts after digesting for a day:

Overall the scope of the show was what I expected from 2 hrs VOD presentation. I didn't expect to hear that much about major changes so I was quite happy to hear about PlanetTech / Nyx 1 and proto-crafting going into tech preview by EOY. I like that they're dribbling Nyx out to us and we get it so soon! And the 2026 content looks great. And I like that they're getting the Vaduul into the game, including the capital ship. And I really need to find a way to be able to be on mic when I play.

Tiny disappoint: I assumed the distance between Nyx and Stanton would be the impetus for introducing data-running gameplay (along with interstellar missions) so I'm a just a little bummed they're adding the temporary jump point in Stanton. If only because I'm itching to have a reason to fly a Drake Harold. I'm guessing (in addition to getting more players into Nyx) it will also let them run Pyro in fewer server shards because it won't become a major highway.

Bigger disappointment: I feel like the "Road to 1.0" segment at the end was lacking a big picture focus. To be honest what I want to hear from CIG is what state they're trying to get the PU to before SQ42 launches; since we're expecting it to launch before SC 1.0. I'm sure that will be a topic once there's a firm release date for Squadron, but CitCon seems like the place they should be talking about it.

Edit: And I'm trying to talk myself out of a Shiv. It checks all my boxes, seems like a great scavenging ship or a gem mining camper. And a $135 LTI token is attractive. But I'm really frustrated they didn't take the time to give the Cutlas part a gold-pass with accessible components.

• No need to travel through Pyro to reach Nyx is a very good decision.
• Levski looks cool. I expected more changes to the interior so seeing them sticking to the old look this much was a nice surprise.
• "Nyx won't be as complete as Pyro was on release." - didn't Pyro release in an incomplete state? Nyx is even smaller. Not gonna lie, this is a bit worrying.
• Well, leaks were right about ~~Cylons~~ Vanduul.
• Good job spoiling the "surprise" of the mission?
• New planet tech looks great but it makes me worried about my hardware. I hope Vulkan will keep it playable until I'm able to upgrade.
• Multi-system cargo is a neat step forward.
• Of course they couldn't help themselves from including combat in MINING facilities.
• Paladin looks nice, not something I'm going to ever use but still cool. Not a fan of the good ol' "you can use it solo".
• Stinger looks... Vanduul, I guess. Can't say I care for alien ships much.
• Kitbashed Cutlass is interesting. Something people asked for for years now and it definitely adds some realism to the universe.
• I honestly forgot about concepts for Bubba's garage weapons. It's finally a proper hobo combat time!
• Binoculars are officially a thing! I've been waiting for this.
• Not gonna lie, I'd rather they keep the non-content segments to minimum. That wasn't particularly funny.
• First look at the new inventory UI! Looks pretty clunky for larger lists of items but it's just a work in progress so no point in worrying about it for now.
• Ooooh, ship ammo!
• Instanced dungeons next year, should be a great addition for non PvP combat players.
• Huh, Siege or Orison returning as an instanced mission is not something I expected.
• Look into Levski's future location is cool and all but what about the underground parts of Distribution Centres? Is that still happening?
• Road to 1.0 segment didn't really say anything new, could've been a part of an ISC episode.
• New group focused mission looks neat for org players.
• Ship hangar refuelling and rearming! Limited, sure, but finally.
• I feel like keeping the big-ass Vanull ship at the end of the mission could've been left secret for more effect. They really can't stop themselves from spoiling surprises for the new stuff.
• No updated Aurora reveal. Trash show, 0/10.

All in all it was alright though the lack of updates on social features and the reworked flight model feel like significant omissions. I expected a little more, not gonna lie.

Nyx announced, releasing next month!