Star Citizen’s RSI Polaris: First Impressions and Key Features of the Highly Anticipated Capital Ship

The RSI Polaris, a highly anticipated capital ship in the game Star Citizen, has finally been made available on the Public Test Universe (PTU) as of November 9, 2024. This massive ship has garnered significant attention from the gaming community due to its impressive scale and detailed design.

Initial impressions from players and content creators highlight the ship’s vast interior, including hallways, turrets, relay stations, and engineering facilities. The Polaris features multiple turrets with impressive firing angles, a med bay, and ample storage space, making it an ideal platform for extended operations and team activities[1][3].

The ship’s size and complexity are evident in the detailed walkthroughs provided by players. For instance, the interior includes a turret system with a new user interface, which, although not fully functional in the current PTU version, shows promise. The ship also has a co-pilot seat, though it remains to be seen if the co-pilot can actually fly the ship[1][3].

Performance-wise, some players have reported frame rate issues while exploring and recording footage of the ship, likely due to the high graphical demands of such a detailed and large vessel.

The RSI Polaris is expected to play a significant role in the game, offering a mobile base for players to conduct various activities, including combat missions and exploration. Its capabilities, such as housing a shuttle ship and providing necessary amenities like a med bay, make it a versatile asset for player organizations[5]).