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Star Citizen Alpha 4.9 Update - Damage Markers, Loot, Super Heavies & Doggo!
⏱ 10 min video · 2 min read26 Jun 2026Worth watching
TL;DR
BoredGamer covers the latest Star Citizen Alpha 4.9 Evocati PTU patch notes as of 26 June 2026, highlighting new vehicle damage hit markers, super heavy armor with the Vendetta HMG, and Siege of Orison instancing changes. The video also briefly covers a new CIG recruitment trailer featuring dog mocap footage, and a June 2026 Gatac Railen ship giveaway.
Key points
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New vehicle armor hit marker feedback shows whether shots hit shields, penetrated armor, destroyed internal components, or were deflected — a major QoL improvement for combat clarity.
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Super heavy armor is in testing: it is slow and chunky, uses the exclusive Vendetta HMG fed by a backpack ammo chain, and a second player can reload the backpack mid-fire.
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Siege of Orison is now a 4-player FPS-focused instance with flyable ships removed, checkpoint respawn via med stations, and Siege-specific loot variants replacing generic presets.
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Wider PTU (first wave) access is expected next week; Alpha 4.8.3 with the return of Xeno Threat and alien defense missions is also anticipated next week.
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CIG released a recruitment/company trailer for the Develop Brighton event featuring dog mocap, suggesting active Squadron 42 development work continues.
Key updates
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Vehicle hit markers now give real-time shot feedback (shield, hull, penetration, component destroy, deflect) — players should use this to tune loadouts during testing.
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Super heavy armor requires a dedicated backpack with ammo cartridges; bring a teammate to reload your backpack during combat to maintain sustained fire with the Vendetta HMG.
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Siege of Orison testing is expanding soon — comment on BoredGamer videos during June 2026 for a chance to win a Gatac Railen ship with lifetime insurance.
Notable quotes
“I'm barely an expert on Star Citizen to be honest.”
“The only reason you were using ships was to rush through a zone and get shot down. You weren't really able to use any ship to any great advantage in Siege.”
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