Actual implementation is probably the most important consideration by far. If it sucks bricks, nobody will like it whether they wanted it in the game or not.
Q5 is the same as never since a fifth quarter of a year doesn't even exist. It will start in the thirteenth month, if ever.... either in q5 or ...
The collision physics are already in place. The engine can handle it. It'd be like another vehicle.
I want an EVA as a new type of SRV. Everyone assumes "space legs" means Star Citizen, but I'd be very happy to climb in a suit like I would climb in an SRV and walk around places I would normally drive around. This would require minimal programming on Frontier's part, since they'd basically be adapting existing SRV and Holome code. I'm pretty sure walking / running physics would actually be easier to implement than a fast SRV with shock-absorbers.
Do not underestimate the desire and enjoyment of walking around a Guardian Ruin, or jetpacking up to the top our Anaconda and walking around on the "deck", or taking selfies with other player around a "campfire" (fumeroles).
An EVA suit could have a heads-up display similar to SRV (think Iron Man), a jetpack, even a hand-held mining laser for gathering materials and charging Guardian Pylons. Oh, and a data scanner. In other words, it would be just as easy to add to the game as any other new SRV type IMO.
I'd also request that EVA suit be usable without an SRV hangar. I'm not saying it replace the SRV entirely, as walking / running is slow, nor could we carry 1 ton cargo canisters on our back (unless we have thruster sled to put them on).
With the upcoming squadrons feature, even a basic space legs implementation, where you get to say only walk in a station lounge, interacting with other commanders, or even NPCs, would be great. Walking in your ships too, even better!
Elite basically needs space bars, the best part in all space fictionHow the riff raff in this game survived that long without them is .. well, beyond me
Imagine the black market being a bar, with shady characters giving you illegal missions and buying your hot cargo. It s just a glorified GUI, but it would make for great immersion.