THIS Is Why The Liberator Will Release At IAE (And What Will Change)

Summary

The video argues that the Anvil Liberator may be flight-ready at this year’s Intergalactic Aerospace Exhibition (IAE), then considers how its design might have changed since the concept stage.

Why the Liberator may appear at IAE

Development was first mentioned in October 2025, followed by a May 2026 update saying the ship would enter the white-box stage. A later report said the Liberator had completed gray-box work and moved parts of the ship into LOD zero, with that work expected to finish by the end of October.

The host compares this progress with the RSI Galaxy, which is confirmed for IAE and was described as being at a similar production stage. A recently found IAE showroom map also reportedly lists the Liberator.

Based on these clues, the host is highly confident the ship will appear at IAE, while noting that this is a prediction rather than an official release confirmation.

Possible changes from the concept

• Size and layout: The Liberator is listed as 119 m long, 67 m wide, and 25 m high. The host expects its overall layout to remain similar, though its dimensions could shift slightly. The central landing areas and vehicle garage separate the ship’s interior spaces along its sides.
• Potential new rooms: Some areas, especially toward the rear of the vehicle garage, appear unused. The host suggests CIG could add supply storage for ship servicing or a small medical facility.
• Ship and vehicle capacity: The ship has five landing areas: three external pads and two internal garage spaces. The pads are expected to suit fighters and small industrial ships, while the garage could carry fighters and large ground vehicles, including a Nova tank or Anvil Auxilia.
• Cargo capacity: The currently listed capacity is 400 SCU. The host speculates it could rise to roughly 800–1,000 SCU to better support the ships and vehicles it carries.
• Components and defenses: The listed component loadout is considered light for a ship of this size. The host expects possible increases to power, cooling, shields, and radar. The Liberator is not intended as a frontline combat ship, but the host also suggests it could receive an additional turret and more modern or more numerous air-defense systems.

The video does not offer a gameplay guide or specific tactics; its focus is the Liberator’s development, likely capabilities, and possible design revisions.

Featured gamer/source: itsJoJoTV Sources discussed: CIG monthly development reports and the IAE showroom map found in game files.