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Star Citizen Alpha 4.10.1 introduces the limited-time Orison Relief event, the flyable Saber Raven EX, and the new Atlas Akuma variant. The update also adds permanent event rewards, improved loot quality, ground vehicle soft death, cargo changes, audio updates, and 37 additional bug fixes and optimizations. For players looking to support their in-game progression while exploring these new features, buy Star Citizen AUEC can provide additional in-game currency.
Orison Relief Event
The main feature of Alpha 4.10.1 is the Orison Relief campaign, which is scheduled to run until October 7, around the planned release of Alpha 4.10.2.
Players can complete 14 contracts focused on rebuilding Orison and fighting back against the Nine Tails. These include resource gathering, delivering medical supplies, crafting replacement platform thrusters, ship combat, and FPS missions against Nine Tails forces.
Progress is tracked individually rather than separately for every contract. Six permanent rewards are available as players reach different progression thresholds:
· S38 Pistol
· FBL-8A Light Armor
· P4 AR Rifle
· ORC-MkX Medium Armor
· Lumen V SMG
· APD Mark IV Heavy Armor
The rewards are attributed directly to the player's RSI account and are intended to remain permanent and wipe-immune.
Some reconstruction missions require a fabricator to produce the TH1 Propulsor. Players without one can purchase a fabricator and retrieve it from their hangar through the freight elevator.
Saber Raven EX Arrives
The Saber Raven EX is now flyable, offering a new interpretation of the original Raven hull. It combines the Raven's design with the standard Saber-style weapon configuration, featuring four Size 3 weapons.
Instead of the Raven's EMP system, the Raven EX carries a quantum dampener, allowing it to prevent other ships from entering quantum travel. It also has two Size 4 missile hardpoints.
The ship is positioned between the Saber and Raven in areas such as armor, agility, and stealth, giving it a role as a medium space-superiority fighter and interdictor. Its listed price is approximately $165–$185, while an in-game acquisition is expected later.
Nine Tails Shogun Pack and Atlas Akuma
Another addition is the Nine Tails Shogun Pack, which combines themed armor, weapons, a Drake Cutlass paint, and the Argo Atlas Akuma.
The Akuma is more than a simple paint variant. It is based on the Atlas GEO platform and features a different configuration, including a jump pack, longer jump range, reduced jump height, and plasma repeater weapons with splash-damage characteristics.
The package also includes Armistice-style armor, a Gemini AO3 sniper, LH86 pistol, P8-AR rifle, and backpack. The Akuma's limited availability through the bundle has generated discussion because the standard Atlas GEO was designed to remain obtainable in-game.
Additional Alpha 4.10.1 Changes
The patch also introduces several broader gameplay improvements:
· Ground vehicle soft death: Disabled ground vehicles can now enter a soft-death state instead of immediately being destroyed.
· Creature and plant loot quality: Harvested materials now have different quality grades, which can affect their value and crafting potential.
· Weapon attachments: Barrel compensators and stabilizers across three sizes are now available through general loot sources more consistently.
· Cargo distribution: Multi-pickup contracts now distribute cargo according to the individual SCU weight of each pickup.
· Audio improvements: New audio has been added for AMRS Size 3 and Size 4 laser cannons, alongside an Aegis Saber series audio update.
Alpha 4.10.1 also addresses 37 additional issues, including incorrect cargo spawning, vehicles becoming unavailable through ASOP terminals, freight elevator transfer problems, and several exploits.
Final Thoughts
Alpha 4.10.1 combines a substantial technical cleanup with new gameplay content. The Orison Relief event provides temporary activities with permanent rewards, while the Saber Raven EX gives medium-fighter pilots another option and the Atlas Akuma introduces a distinctive new vehicle variant. Players looking to enhance their in-game progression alongside these new additions can also consider cheap Star Citizen AUEC.
With the Orison event planned to continue until October 7, players have several weeks to participate, collect its rewards, and explore the other changes introduced with Alpha 4.10.1.
