Lock and load updates are released with new game systems, missions, locations, etc.

Star Citizen players will be happy to know that Alpha 3.9: "Lock and load" is now available.

Alpha 3.9: "Lock and load" adds a new game system, location, mission, etc. to the game Interstellar citizen.

Today ’s release means that based on community input and feedback, there will be more experiences and “deeper immersion”.

The update also introduces the Klescher prison system, new crime and bounty missions, new landing zone, Esperia Prowler ship, new unified friend list, simplified weapon attachment UI, and many quality of life improvements.

The following is a list of points included in this update:

• Unified friend list: The team competition is getting a major upgrade. Looking to the future, contacts and friends in Star Citizen Spectrum (CIG's proprietary off-game communication platform) will remain unified with contacts in the game. It has never been easier to connect with other pilots and form parties from any platform.

• Chrysler Automatic Prison: Action has consequences. Players who are disabled due to security forces or bounty hunters will now find themselves having a hard time in prison. Repay debts to society through manual labor, or make bold escape plans.

• New Babbage landing zone: This brand new landing zone and trading center is now open! New Babbage is located on microTech and is the location of the company ’s flagship store. It has an extensive transportation system and its lines connect all major hubs. The open space is closed by a protective dome, which protects citizens from the frozen climate of the earth, while enjoying the magnificent views of frozen lakes and blue skies.

• New mission-the price of freedom: In a brand new mission, some unfortunate wrongdoings were captured and used in prison transportation. Players have been hired to board the ship, fight the security guard, wake these unfortunate people from the cold sleep, and, if possible, eliminate the casual clothes that captured them first.

• New Ship – Esperia Prowler: The Prowler is a near-perfect reproduction of the infamous spaceship that fought against the UEE forces throughout the Twalin War. Elegant, advanced and effective, it embodies Twalin ’s unique approach to warfare and organic vehicle design. The Prowler is the first boat derived from Twalin on the human market. Find more information about Esperia Prowler here.

• New player status system: The player's immersion has reached a new height, because Blizzard and Blizzard are now more than just visual effects. Now, "Weather Movement" provides wind resistance for player characters and ships in the atmosphere. In addition to monitoring the temperature, the new player status system can also measure hunger and thirst. Eat and replenish water to prevent hunger and thirst, while using specially designed protective clothing to maintain an ideal body temperature in harsh environments.

• New weapon attachment user interface features: Ground battles see major improvements, because players can now adjust weapon attachments instantly without having to browse the list menu system. Quickly change the scope and accessories, and continue to operate.

Full details and patch notes can be found in the link.