The implementation of ship-to-ship docking paves the way for ship-to-station docking, which will reach the ‘verse in a coming patch release.

Ship shields have been given a visual makeover and now utilize signed distance field (SDF) technology. This means shields now wrap closer to a ship’s geometry, clearly showing the impact zone and highlighting if the shield is low by turning red when nearing depletion.

SDF shields are now functional on all ships across the ‘verse, from the biggest gunship to the smallest run-around.

The Greycat Industrial ROC-DS takes its smaller sibling’s mining prowess and ramps it up for two-player fun.

Featuring more than four times the SCU capacity as the ROC, an articulated mining arm, and an enclosed driver’s cabin for safer mining in treacherous locations, it’s a more efficient (and fun) way to work together.

Tumbril’s latest Cyclone variant is drivable now. The MT has a surface-to-air missile launcher and a ballistic cannon designed to keep ground bases and working ships safe from air assaults.

Better reputation gives players better rewards for completed jobs and, in the future, will give access to organization-specific items and missions.  Reputation will be a key feature in Star Citizen going forward, with players needing to think about who their actions will positively or negatively impact.

This is the first implementation and is available on the Crusader Mercury, Origin 600i and 890 Jump, Aegis Hammerhead and Reclaimer, and Anvil Carrack. More ships will be supported in coming patches but, for now, owners of these ships can head to the hangar on the RSI website to get started.

To make the most of Alpha 3.13's more varied cave entrances, three new missions task players with eliminating targets underground. Whether you’re righteous or on the wrong side of the law, there are new adventures beneath the surface.

There are new ways to haul in credits too, with additional cargo missions throughout Stanton.

Quantum-sensitive cargo missions require you to complete deliveries without jumping between locations, while multi-drop missions task haulers with dropping off three packages within a set time.

Explore the depths like never before thanks to four new cave entrances scattered around the system. The sinkhole entrance is only accessible by ship, while the drivable opening accepts wheeled vehicles of all types (including the new ROC-DS and Cyclone MT).

The flyable opening is large enough for a variety of ships, while the drivable and flyable cave can be accessed by a huge array of ships and ground vehicles. There's a new subterranean world out there, so get exploring!

Sitting between the smaller twitch and more significant knockdown, stagger is a character reaction to moderate weapon strikes and ship movements.

Serious miners can now better plan their jobs by selecting sub-components for their lasers to give them the edge when cutting specific minerals or rock types.

Whether you’re searching for a specific ore or want to ramp up the power (and risk) to make a quick credit, there’s something to suit any dedicated deep-space pitman.

This effect is only visual and ships will return to their ‘as-new’ state when repaired at any rest stop.