• raoul@lemmy.sdf.org
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    8 months ago

    Ah, I remember when I was a young boy and used my mom’s credit card to pledge for squadron 42.

    I’m exited by this news: Now that I’m retired, I will have all the time to play it!

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      8 months ago

      I’m hoping to someday buy a computer that can run Squadron 42. Can Social Security help with that?

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    8 months ago

    Canonical video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDtjzLzs7V8

    Tldr via notegpt

    Summary

    • “Squadron 42 is now feature complete and has entered its polish phase.”
    • “The team is focusing on ensuring the game feels fun and immersive, with attention to combat encounters and character control.”
    • “Improvements have been made to ship AI, precision targeting, ship flight models, and interaction systems.”
    • “Gameplay features such as physics-based puzzles, scanning and targeting systems, and tactical FPS combat have been enhanced.”
    • “The animation and art teams are refining social aspects, shot composition, lighting, and character and environment quality.”
    • “The campaign is inspired by classic sci-fi with a modern twist, featuring diverse locations and seamless transitions between space and planets.”

    Highlights

    • 🚀 “Squadron 42 is now feature complete and has entered its polish phase.”
    • 👾 “Improvements in combat encounters, ship AI, and character control for an immersive experience.”
    • 🎮 “Enhancements in ship flight models, scanning and targeting systems, and tactical FPS combat.”
    • 🎨 “Refinement of social aspects, shot composition, lighting, and character and environment quality.”
    • 🌌 “Inspired by classic sci-fi with a modern twist, featuring diverse locations and seamless transitions.”
    • 🎯 “Attention to detail in physics-based puzzles, scanning and targeting systems, and tactical FPS combat.”
    • 🌟 “Crafting an authentic and immersive experience with recognizable characters and a rich narrative.”
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        8 months ago

        Shouldn’t that be standard/expected at the launch of a game?

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          8 months ago

          No? There are lots of online only games that don’t have any way to access their content in a single player mode.

          That said, this was part of Star Citizen from the beginning, and if anyone ever told you otherwise they are mistaken. The “MMO” part was actually their first stretch goal, it was a single player campaign first.