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Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.1 MAJOR ISSUES - CIG Respond!
⏱ 12 min video · 3 min read13 Jun 2026
TL;DR
BoredGamer covers CIG's official Alpha 4.8.1 known issues post, which details active investigations, pending fixes, and already-deployed patches for Star Citizen's troubled latest patch. He also previews the Gatac Railen alien cargo ship and a mystery second Gatac vehicle arriving during Alien Week starting June 17, 2026.
Key points
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CIG published a formal Alpha 4.8.1 known issues post addressing major bugs including inventory inaccessibility, shard lock issues, missing quantum markers, freight elevators stuck in hangars and outposts, and Ironclad atmosphere problems.
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Shard lock issues preventing players from joining or staying connected are flagged as one of CIG's highest priority investigations, with several contributing fixes already deployed.
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A list of internally fixed issues pending live deployment includes: fuel nozzle attachment bugs, Drake Command Module asphyxiation, F7 Mk1 turret weapon persistence, and Rock/Prospector mining head alignment.
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Gatac Railen details confirmed: 640 SCU external cargo, armored deployable shell, four size-4 laser repeaters for pilot, two manned turrets with two size-4s each, tractor beams, and hybrid human-Xian design — Alien Week starts June 17, 2026.
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A second mystery Gatac vehicle was teased in the newsletter with the tagline 'fill, fly, and float,' suspected to be a small industrial or cargo utility ship launching alongside the Railen.
Key updates
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If refueling notifications or UI prompts are stuck, use the workaround: enable Helpful Hints and Keybind Hints in Gameplay Settings, close and reopen the menu, then disable both options and close again.
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Players experiencing inventory issues, missing quantum markers, or shard lock problems should report on the Issue Council as CIG explicitly states it plays a crucial role in their investigation process.
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Commenting on any BoredGamer video made during June 2026 enters you to win a Gatac Railen with lifetime insurance and a Star Citizen game package, with one entry counted per video.
Notable quotes
“I wish CIG had done this with all previous patches as well.”
“Shard lock issues preventing some players from joining or remaining connected to sessions. This remains one of our most high priority investigations.”
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