Hello everyone!
Every two weeks, we accompany the Roadmap update with a brief explanatory note to give you insight into the decision-making that led to any changes. This is part of an effort to make our communications more transparent, more specific, and more insightful for all of you who help to make Star Citizen and Squadron 42 possible.
Just a reminder: The 1.0 column showcases features and content planned for inclusion in or before Star Citizen 1.0. This means you may not have to wait for the 1.0 release to experience them. As features/content in the 1.0 column become ready, they will migrate left into a point patch column for release.
Be sure to check back every two weeks for the latest updates.
Note: REDACTED cards are purposefully hiding details, to avoid spoiling content for players. As we have now started our test cycle with the Evocati, you will learn more as we progress through the development of 4.2.0 and beyond.
With that, let’s dive into this week’s Roadmap Roundup!
-CIG Community Team
Notable Changes: May 21, 2025
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4.1
Missions - Local Site Maintenance
Implementing new missions into the persistent universe, first appearing in Pyro's outposts. Players will be tasked with going to the location and fixing equipment with fuses and repairing pipes (RMC Repair) with your multi-tool.
- The card has been set to Released.
Missions - Animal Population Control
Enabling animal population control Missions.
- The card has been set to Released.
Mission - Hunt The Polaris
Adding a new Fleet Week mission. A Polaris has been stolen by the Frontier Fighters, and the CDF is tasked by the UEE Navy to hunt it through the Stanton system, isolate it, and kill it. The mission will be offered rarely, can be shared, and will only have one active at a time. Once completed, a temporary stand-in reward will be given.
- The card has been set to Released.
New Hairstyles (4.1.1)
Adding four additional hairstyles with Update 4.1.1.
- The card has been set to Released.
VOLT SMG "Quartz"
Adding a compact, yet devastating firearm designed for those who need maximum firepower in a minimal frame.
- The card has been set to Released.
Components Balance Pass
Balancing ship components and shield generators based on their class types.
- The card has been set to Released.
Wikelo Special Ships (4.1.1)
Adding the following Special Ships to Wikelo's Emporium: MISC Starlancer MAX, Aegis Sabre Firebird, Aegis Sabre Peregrine, RSI Zeus ES, RSI Zeus CL, Crusader Intrepid, with top-grade components (Currently Stock modules. It will be fixed in 4.2.0). These ships can be unlocked by bringing the NPC Wikelo a number of favors in exchange of rewards.
- The card has been set to Released.
Space Combat Missions: UEE Training, Patrol, Ambush
Adding new missions to the 'verse.
- These cards have been set to Released.
New column, 4.2.0
New Creatures
Adding multiple new creatures to the 'verse.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
New Hairstyles (4.2.0)
Adding four additional hairstyles with Update 4.2.0
- The card has been set to Tentative.
Radiation
Implementing dangerous radiation zones in specific locations, forcing players to adapt with specialized gear and strategic navigation.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
ASD Research Facility
Strategically located on Pyro I, Associated Science and Development facilities that provided essential infrastructure and sandbox gameplay opportunities for planetary operations.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
ASD Datacenter
Strategically placed on Pyro IV, Associated Science and Development datacenters are providing key infrastructure and sandbox gameplay opportunities for planetary operations.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
Sandbox Activity
Adding a Sandbox activity utilizing new gameplay mechanics, and vehicles to tell new stories in the 'verse.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
ARGO ATLS IKTI
Adding the ARGO ATLS IKTI is a versatile new combat vehicle developed for upcoming challenges, ready to prove its value in an upcoming new Sandbox Activity.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
Wikelo Special Ships (4.2.0)
Adding multiple new ships and vehicles to the ever-expanding Wikelo's Emporium. These ships and vehicles can be unlocked by bringing the NPC Wikelo a number of favors in exchange for rewards.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
VOLT Laser Shotgun "Prism"
Adding a cutting-edge energy shotgun that ramps up its pellet spread with heat, delivering brutal close-range bursts powered by VOLT.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
Sterling Exploration Suit
Introducing the Sterling Exploration Suit: a heavy utility armor built to withstand extreme radiation, enabling safe traversal through the most hazardous zones.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
Dynamic Rain
Adding dynamic rain in specific locations, as a first step toward Genesis: Dynamic Weather.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
New Global Event (4.2.x)
Adding a global, cross-shard event that builds on collaboration and competition. Scheduled to come in a 4.2.x patch.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
New Space Combat Mission - Defend (4.2.x)
Adding a collection of missions tasking citizens to defend various places against attackers. Scheduled to come in a 4.2.x patch.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
New Medium Utility armor (4.2.x)
Adding a new legendary Medium Utility armor. Scheduled to come in a 4.2.x patch.
- The card has been set to Tentative.
Progress Tracker
We've made a few additions to the Progress Tracker, which you can review below. Just a reminder: when progress on a deliverable is marked as complete, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s ready for release. It may still require downstream support, transition to another team for further work, or other additional steps before completion.
- New Global Event 4.2.x
- Space Combat Mission - Defend
- FPS Radar & Scanning
- Engineering Gameplay
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