Last night the game’s biggest update was released star citizen to date, known as Alpha 3.18. This update includes new technologies that improve the game world and additional gameplay features for players. The biggest feature in the update is called Lasting Legacies, which introduces persistent entity streaming technology. This new technology makes derelict objects, wrecked ships and other things persistent in the game’s persistent universe. Loadout has also been improved with a new box physics system and the first iteration of Gen 12 graphics rendering has been released. .
The update also includes new gameplay elements such as the Drake Vulture rescue game and the rescue ship, new missions available in Orison and Kleischer’s prison, new locations such as sand caves and a abandoned colony, the return of the Kareah spaceport and the possibility of ships experiencing a “gentle death”. The full patch notes have been posted online.
In other Star Citizen news, members of Team Turbulent appeared on an episode of Star Citizen Live. During the interview, they discussed their experience in the video game industry and shared details about their partnership with studio CIG. However, it was noted that much of the video was confusing as it was released prior to the release of 3.18. As proof, the video started out with a developer reading a guide to chainsaws instead of discussing relevant topics. If you want to watch the full video, you can find it below.