Star Citizen Alpha 2.4 is being tested, but testers are not allowed to talk about it

The development of the MMORPG Star Citizen is advancing rapidly and is expected to progress even faster in the future. However, testers are not yet allowed to speak about the gameplay experience that Update 2.4 offers.

Version 2.4 of the alpha version is already on the test server. This includes, among other things, the shopping system. In the spaceport Port Olisar, it is possible to buy various items in the shops to customize your character. These include shoes, hats, jackets, pants, shirts, and more. With Alpha 2.4, 36 items will be available. This is a first step towards a system that will allow complete character customization in the game.

Pilots need new ships

The implementation of the shopping system is a significant step for the MMO, as trade will be a crucial factor. Additionally, the Reliant has been introduced as a new ship that players can enter in the hangar. Furthermore, the Starfarer is also finding its way into the game. The ship will even be playable, allowing players to explore the cosmos and engage in fierce battles with enemies. The spaceport Port Olisar has also been revamped.

Silence about Update 2.4!

Currently, it is still unclear when Patch 2.4 will be rolled out to the regular servers. Those who can already try out the update on the test server are also not allowed to talk about their gameplay experience. They are under an NDA. Cloud Imperium Games states that the version of the update currently on the test server contains things that are not yet known whether they will be carried over to the live servers. They did not want to discuss what exactly these things are. Testers are prohibited from discussing the patch on Reddit or creating and uploading videos about it on YouTube.

However, the “Evocati” test group is said to work very effectively and provide a lot of feedback to the developers, who have already released five patches that fixed over 1,100 bugs. They want to invite more testers and gather even more feedback before the NDA is lifted and they can talk about Update 2.4.

Cloud Imperium Games now aims to introduce new game elements into the MMORPG more quickly, as they are now more familiar with all the tools and can work faster. Star Citizen will not be released this year, nonetheless.