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With that, let’s dive into this week’s Roadmap Roundup!

-CIG Community Team

Notable Changes: June 17, 2026

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Alpha 4.9

Item Recovery: Ship Loadout Improvements

Implementing Item Recovery: Ship Loadout Improvements, updating ship and item recovery to better support custom loadouts through timed claims, optional expedite fees, freight elevator item claims, and debuting a free recovery option when losses are detected as outside the player’s control.

This card has been set to Tentative.

Nine Tails Armor Update

Implementing updated armor sets for the Nine Tails criminal organization, refreshing the appearance of grunts, elites, and boss NPCs.

This card has been set to Tentative.

Behring "CQ7" Bullpup Rifle

Implementing the Behring "CQ7" Bullpup Rifle, a battle rifle purpose-built for close-quarters engagements, combining the compact handling of a bullpup design with the firepower needed for intense frontline and boarding combat.

This card has been set to Tentative.

Ordnance Cargo Holder

Implementing dedicated storage frames for missiles, torpedoes, and bombs placed on cargo grids to improve presentation and handling.

This card has been set to Tentative.

New Hairstyles (4.9.0)

Implementing two new hairstyles, along with an update to one hairstyle to bring it up to current quality standards.

This card has been set to Tentative.