Star Citizen Newsletter - 2.6.1 and Spectrum Are Live
February 17th, 2017 |
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It was another exciting week for Star Citizen. Not only did Alpha 2.6.1 get published to Live, but we just released Spectrum, our new hub for chat, forums and community tools. While Alpha 2.6.1 contains a number of smaller improvements, most of the heavy lifting occurred under the hood, including the addition of multi-region servers, an important feature we hadn’t originally planned for this patch. We felt it was important to get this tech tested and integrated so players could have a similar experience whether logging in from Germany or Australia.
Meanwhile, I returned to Los Angeles this week and was joined by a number of devs from our Austin office, including Tony Zurovec. Having them here periodically allows for invaluable interaction between the dev teams, though I know it’s also a sacrifice, since their breakfast taco options are severely limited here compared to Austin.
Finally, work continues to progress on features for 3.0, Squadron 42 and beyond. We will continue to lay the necessary groundwork for those parts of the game with our next incremental patch 2.6.2. We released an updated production schedule that tracks these goals and, as always, will keep you updated on their progress.
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The next step in Star Citizen’s development has gone Live. 2.6.1 introduced multi-regional server support, improvements to Star Marine and Arena Commander, and much, much more. Download the latest patch today to experience all the improvements we’ve made. |
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Spectrum, our new chat and forum platform, also launched this week making it easier than ever to connect with friends and fellow org members. Spectrum features public and private chat, forums, search functionality and the ability to stay connected while on your mobile phone. Check it out here. |
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There’s lots to love about our Valentine’s Day Sale: multicrew ships for those looking to share the Star Citizen experience, speedy ships for those ready for a commitment and the newly updated Super Hornet for 2.6.1. Finally, for those still unsure if they should take the plunge, there’s a special code to test fly a Constellation Andromeda. Visit the sales page for further details. |
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Chris Roberts and Sandi Gardiner hosted this week’s Around the Verse, which focused on the cloud architecture essential for multi-region servers and supporting Star Citizen's vast size and array of options. Also, Phil Meller and Mici Oliver provided an update from our UK office. Make sure you stick around for a special reveal at the end. |
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On this episode, we chat with TheNOOBIFIER1337 about making concise and informative videos on a wide range of Star Citizen subjects. Then Jake Ross looks to do the Austin studio proud in a round of Quantum Questions. Plus, we reveal this week’s MVP, and introduce a new segment Sub-Conscious, which provides a subscriber news update. |
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Ship owners are invited to participate in the latest poll from the Stoddard Research Center regarding the current state of interplanetary and interstellar transportation within the UEE. Your opinion is invaluable to help shape transportation policies across the Empire. |
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On this episode of Bugsmashers, Mark Abent highlights a bit of optimization. Learn how adjusting Player move requests when seated or in a ship improves the game’s performance. Get all the nitty-gritty details by watching the latest episode here. |
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Senior Writer Will Weissbaum stops by Happy Hour to providing illuminating insight as Community Manager Jared Huckaby, QA Tester Michael Blackard and streamer Clifford_aka_Miku play the game. |
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LIVE Version :
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Alpha 2.6.1 |
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PTU Version :
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Though the planet of Hurston has been ravaged by decades of heavy mining and industrial operations, life finds a way to persist. This week’s vault update shows an example of the flora that populates the planet, and provides a glimpse at a design board used to create it. |
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February’s Jump Point will be released today to subscribers. This issue includes an examination of Star Marine arenas and the recent Arena Commander rebalance. Plus, get to know the fanatic Star Marine community of 2947, learn about the forming Kallis System, and read the second installment of Lead Writer Dave Haddock’s latest serialized story, Drifters. |
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ELIMINATION
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LAST STAND
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ELIMINATION
Angels of the Warp
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LAST STAND
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BATTLE ROYALE
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VANDUUL SWARM COOP
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SQUADRON BATTLE
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PIRATE SWARM COOP
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BATTLE ROYALE
AIRBORNE DIVISION
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VANDUUL SWARM COOP
AUSTRALIAN CO-OPERATIVE
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SQUADRON BATTLE
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PIRATE SWARM COOP
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OLD VANDERVAL
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DEFFORD LINK
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RIKKORD MEMORIAL
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OLD VANDERVAL
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RIKKORD MEMORIAL
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This video highlights larger ship explosions in slow motion, all captured in Star Citizen Alpha 2.6. |
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TheNOOBIFIER takes a deeper look at the exploration profession in the Star Citizen Universe. |
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WgCdr_MacArthur explores the last week of Star Citizen's development in this informative recap. |
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Gemini S71
This week’s sneak peek is of the Gemini S71. It’s a well-balanced ballistic assault rifle that features an integrated sight. The S71 has found favor among certain security professionals for its sleek styling, though some argue the aesthetic upgrade isn’t worth the extra credits. |
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