What changed in Elite Dangerous in 2017

Increased Thargoid attacks on space stations, prompting rescue missions for survivors.

A new military ship designed for combat and absorbing heavy hits, available in Alliance-controlled high-tech systems.

Fixed some incorrect preview thumbnails and names for the Beluga Expedition Paint Jobs

Fixed an issue that was causing players to disconnect when attempting to load into game near a station

Fix for a hull reinforcement package incorrectly providing caustic resistance

Ship re-buy premiums are reduced for each crewmember to ease access and use.

Any crime suffered by the ship applies to all crewmembers, with options to avoid penalties at a cost.

Players can join up with Commanders on the same ship to enjoy space adventures as a crew.

Players can create a unique avatar and view themselves and their crew in real time.

Bounties and vouchers received by the helmsman are duplicated for each crewmember.

Crewmembers can launch and control fighters, allowing multiple human-controlled ships in combat.

Gunners can control turreted weapons with improved spatial awareness and access to advanced sensor systems.

Crewmembers can switch roles dynamically, enhancing gameplay flexibility.

Commanders can invite players or set their ship to allow multicrew access, with a new 'looking for ship' feature.