Dynamic Meshing, Battlecruiser, Orgs & VOIP, Wipes, Exploits, Genesis, Crafting | Star Citizen News

The Holy Grail: Dynamic Server Meshing

The biggest technical hurdle remains Dynamic Server Meshing (DSM). While Static Meshing (introduced in 2024/2025) successfully allowed multiple servers to manage fixed zones, DSM is the final boss.

• The Tech: DSM allows the game to spin up or shut down server nodes in real-time based on player density. If 200 players congregate in one capital ship or a landing zone like Lorville, the mesh creates a dedicated node for that specific area.
• The Status: CIG CTO Benoît Beausejour recently noted that while internal tests have seen the system request over 200 servers at once (revealing some “hungry” bugs), the path is clear. This tech is essential for the seamless, single-shard universe.

Capital Supremacy: The Battlecruiser & Genesis

The ship pipeline is seeing significant movement toward the “Massive” end of the spectrum.

• The Battlecruiser: Long a myth in the community, the Aegis Battlecruiser concept is heavily rumored for a reveal at Invictus Launch Week 2956 (May 2026). It is expected to sit between the Javelin and the Bengal Carrier in scale, representing one of the last major concept sales for the game.
• Crusader Genesis Starliner: Progress continues on the Genesis, with the passenger transport gameplay loop being refined. As “City Depth” and “Transit 2.0” systems come online, the Genesis is finally finding its place as the premier luxury transport for the Verse.

Social & Communication: Orgs & VOIP

To support the growing player counts (with some shards already testing up to 400 players), CIG is overhauling social systems:

• Org Integration: Enhanced organizational tools are being integrated directly into the mobiGlas, allowing for better fleet management and shared asset tagging.
• VOIP/FOIP: Improvements to Voice-over-IP are targeting better spatial audio and reliability during large-scale fleet engagements, ensuring that communication doesn’t break down when the server load spikes.

The Economy: Wipes, Exploits, and Crafting

The “W-word” is back in the conversation as CIG prepares for Alpha 4.7.

• The Wipe: While not officially confirmed for a specific date, a full database wipe is on the table for later in 2026. This is primarily to flush out the “hyper-inflated” wealth caused by recent duping exploits and to reset the economy for the new Crafting System.
• Crafting & Inventory: Alpha 4.7 (slated for late Q1/early Q2 2026) is expected to introduce the first iteration of item crafting. This will move players away from simply “buying” everything, forcing them to salvage components and use fabricators to maintain their gear.
• Exploits: CIG has stated they want to ensure recent major exploits are fully “squashed” before performing a wipe, to avoid having the economy ruined again just weeks after a reset.

Summary of Key Dates (Expected)