I was excited to see Frontier continue evolving the Cobra line with the Mk5, and on paper it's certainly a capable ship. The improved jump range, hardpoint layout and multicrew functionality are all welcome additions that make it a versatile option.
However, I can't help but feel like we're still missing something fundamental - the ability to truly interact with our ships. While the new cockpit design looks great, we're still locked into the same static pilot perspective we've had for years. Every ship's dashboard may look different, but they all funnel us into the same UI systems without any physical interaction.
The multicrew seats highlight this issue. Having friends join is fun in theory, but without being able to move through the ship or interact meaningfully with different stations, it still feels limited compared to what could be. Other space games have shown how immersive ship interiors can be, and after all this time it's disappointing we still can't walk around even small ships like the Cobra.
I don't want to dismiss the work that's gone into the Mk5 - it's clearly a well-balanced ship that many commanders will enjoy flying. But I hope Frontier will consider expanding beyond cockpit-focused gameplay in future updates. The foundation is there with multicrew and Fleet Carriers - imagine how much more engaging it would be if we could actually move through our ships, perform manual repairs, or interact with engineering systems directly.
The Cobra Mk5 is a solid addition, but I hope it represents one of the last ships we see before Frontier tackles the bigger question of ship interactivity. What do others think - am I alone in wanting more physical interaction with our vessels?
P.S. "I'm sharing these thoughts in good faith, but due to past experiences with unconstructive responses, I won't be engaging further in this thread. I've said my piece and will let the discussion continue without me. Fly safe, commanders."
However, I can't help but feel like we're still missing something fundamental - the ability to truly interact with our ships. While the new cockpit design looks great, we're still locked into the same static pilot perspective we've had for years. Every ship's dashboard may look different, but they all funnel us into the same UI systems without any physical interaction.
The multicrew seats highlight this issue. Having friends join is fun in theory, but without being able to move through the ship or interact meaningfully with different stations, it still feels limited compared to what could be. Other space games have shown how immersive ship interiors can be, and after all this time it's disappointing we still can't walk around even small ships like the Cobra.
I don't want to dismiss the work that's gone into the Mk5 - it's clearly a well-balanced ship that many commanders will enjoy flying. But I hope Frontier will consider expanding beyond cockpit-focused gameplay in future updates. The foundation is there with multicrew and Fleet Carriers - imagine how much more engaging it would be if we could actually move through our ships, perform manual repairs, or interact with engineering systems directly.
The Cobra Mk5 is a solid addition, but I hope it represents one of the last ships we see before Frontier tackles the bigger question of ship interactivity. What do others think - am I alone in wanting more physical interaction with our vessels?
P.S. "I'm sharing these thoughts in good faith, but due to past experiences with unconstructive responses, I won't be engaging further in this thread. I've said my piece and will let the discussion continue without me. Fly safe, commanders."
