What changed in Elite Dangerous in 2017

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

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

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.

Fix for inability to send comms messages in normal space when using T.Flight Hotas One.

Fix for inability to send comms messages in normal space when using T.Flight Hotas One.

Fixed an issue with the AX Fighter’s statistics that rendered it more effective than intended against human targets

Fixed an issue with misaligned Paintjobs for the Keelback.

Fixed an issue with misaligned Paintjobs for the Keelback.

Fix for the T.Flight Hotas One Xbox button putting the ship in full reverse.

Fix for the T.Flight Hotas One Xbox button putting the ship in full reverse.

Fixed an issue with the AX Fighter’s statistics that rendered it more effective than intended against human targets

Allowed for a clearer field of fire.

Increased from 20 & 20 to 45 & 35 respectively.

Placeholder text in Holo-Me Creator has been removed.

Allowed for a clearer field of fire.

Passenger missions rebalanced to align more with other mission types.

Increased from 6km to 8km.

Users were not being offered the features they had bought while signed in on an Xbox other than their home Xbox.

Fixed incorrect mission credit rewards and expiry times.

Thargoid did not move or interact with players until taking damage.

Reward for the Dead Missions reverted to 10 million after erroneous change to 100 million.

Passenger missions rebalanced to be more in line with other mission types.

Ship's shield appeared to still be active during the Thargoid shutdown wave.

Mining missions could be turned in for profit without leaving station.

Mining missions could be turned in for profit without leaving station.

Prevented scraping of large ships when entering a station.

Fixed a bug where users were not being offered the features they had bought while signed in on an Xbox other than their home Xbox.

Increased from 20 & 20 to 45 & 35 respectively.

Wing members were sometimes getting multiple copies of combat bonds from destroying Thargoids.

Reduced from .05 to .001.

Adjusted the number of missions the servers attempt to send for each board or passenger lounge.

We no longer write to the journal when in Training Missions.

Fixed incorrect (incredibly high) credit rewards and expiry times for missions.

Increased from 6km to 8km.

Wing members were sometimes getting multiple copies of combat bonds from destroying Thargoids.

Air traffic controller work assignments no longer appear to be working where they shouldn't.

Reward for the Dead Missions reverted to 10 million from 100 million.

Reminded the Engineers how to speak Portuguese.

Prevented docking computer from scraping large ships when entering a station.

Reduced from .05 to .001.

Ship's shield appeared to still be active during the Thargoid shutdown wave.

Planetary scan sites will no longer spawn in the same location.

Thargoid weapons are now completely immune to chaff and other forms of weapon confusion.

Thargoid did not move or interact with players until taking damage after an interdiction.

Air traffic controller work assignments no longer appear to be working where they shouldn't.

Adjusted the number of missions the servers attempt to send for each board or passenger lounge.

Thargoids were not attacking the player if they were carrying Thargoid parts in their cargo hold.

Thargoid weapons are now completely immune to chaff or any other form of weapon confusion.

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

Fix for a hull reinforcement package incorrectly providing caustic resistance

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

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

An additional cost is added if a player swaps to a less expensive ship after committing murder.

Exemption from Pilot’s Federation bounties and ship rebuy penalty during legitimate Powerplay PVP combat.

Commanders with zero merits will be un-pledged from Powerplay to ensure a smooth transition for the 2.4 update.

Fixed missing landing pad audio.

Players can sell stored ships to cover rebuy costs.

Added to support migration winners.

Missions can now be longer than two steps.

Improvements made to prevent network disconnections in poor network traffic conditions.

Maximum route plotting range is now 20Kly, with faster plotting and neutron star boost options.

Fixed a responsiveness issue with the D-Pad on the galaxy map.

Added save slots for different Commander appearances in the Holo-Me system.

Maximum range increased to 20Kly, faster plotting, and new options for neutron star boost.

Added to support search and rescue gameplay.

Elite Dangerous 2.4 The Return will be released on Tuesday 26 September, introducing Thargoids.

Players receive an additional Pilot's Federation Bounty when committing murder in PvP, valid in all jurisdictions except anarchies.

Brazilian Portuguese language translation is now available.

An additional cost is added if a player swaps to a less expensive ship before paying legal costs during the rebuy flow.

Fixed text obscured on Elevate map and incorrect weapon icons on HUD.

Players can now preview paint jobs and other game extras available for purchase.

Various quality of life improvements and a new look for the inbox.

Added save slots for different Commander appearances in the Holo-Me system.

Introduced new chained missions that can be longer than two steps.

Various quality of life improvements and a new look.

Synthesis can now create heat sinks, chaff, limpets and top up life support.

Fixed power distribution pips being reset during Hyperspace and Supercruise transitions.

New narrative-based content will emerge over the coming months following the release.

Players receive an additional bounty valid in every jurisdiction except anarchies.

Elite Dangerous 2.4 The Return will be released on Tuesday 26 September, introducing the Thargoids.

Added 12 new hairstyles for Commander customization.

Added to support infrastructure and trade routes.

Players can now sell stored ships from the rebuy screen to cover rebuy costs.

Players will encounter the mysterious and deadly Thargoids in the Elite Dangerous galaxy.

Exemption from Pilot’s Federation bounties and ship rebuy penalty during legitimate Powerplay PVP combat.

Commanders with zero merits will be un-pledged from Powerplay around the launch of 2.4.

The beta for 2.4 will begin on August 17, initially for those who have paid for beta access.

Thargoids will make their return from day one after 2.4’s final release.

Thargoids will make their return from day one after 2.4’s final release.

Participants in the beta will receive a unique tester’s decal for their ships in the main game.

Thargoid specific content will remain a surprise and will not be present in the beta.

Participants in the beta will receive a unique tester’s decal for use on their ships in the main game.

Thargoid specific content will remain a surprise and will not be present in the beta.

No livestreams will be held prior to the beta to avoid spoiling narrative interactions.

There will be no livestreams before the beta to avoid spoiling narrative interactions.

The beta for 2.4 will begin on August 17, initially for those who have paid for beta access.

Added the ability for Helm to limit the functionality of the Gunner role if desired

Python ship kits no longer appear worn when fully repaired.

Fixed an issue with inbox message alert audio not playing

Implemented various changes to improve the appearance of Holo-Me in extreme lighting conditions.

Fixed a crash that could occur in the Capital Ship Encounters.

Fixed a crash that could occur when activating Silent Running in a CQC match.

Fix to allow the Helm access to turret mode options when they do not have a Gunner in their Multi-Crew session.

Fixed a crash that could occur when in High Intensity Conflict Zones for extended periods of time.

Fixed an issue that caused the 'Frameshift Charging' indicator to become stuck on screen if you cancelled a hyperjump whilst in the camera suite

Fixed an issue whereby the Engine Detailing slot did not appear when using the Detailing filter tab.

Multicrew activities that have crew slots available are now highlighted with ‘+’ symbols.

Fixed an issue whereby the Technology 06 codex entry was missing from Ancient Ruins.

Faction Pending and Recovery state information is now included in the Player Journal.

Fixed some visual issues with the Anaconda's cockpit and made some improvements

Fixed a Commander Data error that could occur when two players switch to a Fighter at the same time in Multi-Crew

The 'Switch Roles' button will now be greyed out if your SRV is carrying more cargo than the ship has capacity for

More factions have joined the Colonia region of space.

Fixed some visual issues with the Anaconda's cockpit and made some improvements.

Moved the camera closer to prevent clipping in livery outfitting

Added the ability for Helm to disable the Fighter Control role if desired

Fixed an issue with the Imperial Courier's Slipstream paint job

Fixed an issue with the discovery scanner audio - Honks are back!

Addressed an issue whereby certain events were missing from the Player Journal.

Improvements to the 'Rotational Correction' voice lines when returning to the helm from a fighter.

Fixed an issue whereby the Technology 06 codex entry was missing from Ancient Ruins

The 'Switch Roles' button will now be greyed out if your SRV is carrying more cargo than the ship has capacity for.

Added the ability for Helm to disable the Fighter Control role if desired.

Optimisations made to mission board generation.

Players will now be consistently moved safely out of asteroid rings when logging in, which should hopefully prevent asteroids from spawn killing players

Fixed a target-able location in the Howard system

Fixed an issue whereby the audio would continue to loop when holding the fire button, after your shield cell bank had run out of ammo.

Moved the camera closer to prevent clipping in livery outfitting.

Added the ability for Helm to limit the functionality of the Gunner role if desired.

Fix to allow the Helm access to turret mode options when they do not have a Gunner in their Multi-Crew session

Fixed an issue with the discovery scanner audio - Honks are back!

Fixed an issue with the Imperial Courier's Slipstream paint job.

Fixed a crash that could occur when in High Intensity Conflict Zones for extended periods of time

Improvements to the 'Rotational Correction' voice lines when returning to the helm from a fighter

Fixed a crash that could occur in the Capital Ship Encounters

Fixed an issue with inbox message alert audio not playing.

Fixed a crash that could occur when leaving Supercruise in a busy area.

Fixed an issue with NPC names becoming garbled in the Player Journal.

Python ship kits no longer appear worn when fully repaired

Fixed a crash that could occur when leaving Supercruise in a busy area

Implemented various changes to improve the appearance of Holo-Me in extreme lighting conditions

Multicrew activities that have crew slots available are now highlighted with ‘+’ symbols

Players will now be consistently moved safely out of asteroid rings when logging in, which should hopefully prevent asteroids from spawn killing players.

Fixed a crash that could occur when activating Silent Running in a CQC match

Fixed a Commander Data error that could occur when two players switch to a Fighter at the same time in Multi-Crew.

Fixed an issue that caused the 'Frameshift Charging' indicator to become stuck on screen if you cancelled a hyperjump whilst in the camera suite.

Fixed an issue whereby the audio would continue to loop when holding the fire button, after your shield cell bank had run out of ammo

New 'EngineerContribution' event for making donations to unlock an Engineer.

The Return will unfold differently, with content and story affecting all Commanders over the months following its release.

Players will need to discover new ways to fight and work together against the Thargoids.

The Return will unfold differently from previous updates, with ongoing content and story impacts for all players.

The Thargoids have returned, introducing new gameplay elements and challenges for players.

The community successfully transferred data to Professor Palin, confirming the return of the Thargoids.

Players will engage in direct conflict with the Thargoids, requiring new strategies and teamwork.

The Thargoids have returned, introducing new types of weaponry and armor for players to combat.

Introduction of a much-requested change to the Anaconda cockpit appearance.

Includes a number of bug fixes and improvements to stability and networking.

Greater security for multicrew hosts to disable or limit crew members’ specific activity.

Fixes designed to improve stability and performance, particularly on planet surfaces.

Content will be revealed over time rather than all being available on day one.

Includes a number of bug fixes and improvements for stability and networking.

Fixes designed to improve stability and performance, particularly on planet surfaces.

Next major updates will focus on core gameplay, existing features, and quality of life improvements.

Introduction of a much-requested change to the Anaconda cockpit appearance.

Future updates will focus on core gameplay, existing features, and quality of life improvements.

Greater security for multicrew hosts to disable or limit crew members’ specific activity.

Content will be revealed over time rather than all being available on day one.

Addressed a large framerate drop that could occur when a friend logs in

Fixed a crash that could occur when cancelling a docking request when you have a docking computer installed

Fixed an issue with infinite Packhound missile ammunition and heat generation which meant they could be fired infinitely by a Multi-Crew Gunner

Addressed an issue causing Commanders to resurrect in Eranin instead of on a Planet Base near Colonia

Fixed an issue whereby decals on an SRV appeared within a black box

Fixed a number of adjudication server disconnects

Fixed an issue whereby galaxy and system map popups were offset on resolutions other than 1920x1080

Adjusted ship name filtering

Small tweak to the tail camera on the Fer-De-Lance so an installed shipkit piece is more visible

Addressed some audio popping that could occur when near Moisture Farms

Increased crew payments: voucher scaling now tops out at 80% of helm earnings (previously 50%)

Fix for non-helm players ending up in the pilot chair when dropping out of supercruise

Fixed expansions not being correctly processed during weekly server maintenance

Increased insurance rebuy discount for Helm to 30% reduction per crew member (previously 25%)

Scanning objects with no rotational period no longer writes any information about rotational period to the Player Journal

Fixed issue whereby certain modules could not be reactivated after being repaired by the Auto Field-Maintenance Unit

Fixed a transaction server disconnection when transferring cargo

Missing GalNet articles have been fixed

Fixed welcome mission not appearing for the Horizon Sidewinder starting package

Fixed a crash that could occur when the helm initiated a supercruise jump while a Multi-Crew player was in a fighter

Fix to prevent a crash under some network conditions, that could occur when arriving in a session just as another player jumps away

Addressed an issue that led to incorrect bounty share messages being displayed during a Multicrew session

Fixed some audio issues related to settlements

Fixed an issue which created low resolution stars when exiting hyperspace

Fixed missing audio dialogue in training missions

Various network optimisations

Fixed an issue whereby gas giants would be incorrectly assigned a star texture in the system map when zooming out

Fixed an issue whereby a certain welcome mission was not generating correctly

Fix some Engineer bookmarks not being set when issuing invitations

Various ship related audio fixes

Fixed an issue whereby events could become merged in the Player Journal

Added vanity cameras for players to view their commander and ship from various angles.

Ship Name and ID plates can now be added via Outfitting.

Added new challenge scenarios including 4 new Incursion scenarios, Speed docking, Driver challenge, and Ship launched fighter challenge.

Matchmaking for different session types added including Bounty Hunting, Mentor, Piracy, Mining, Exploration, and Smuggling.

Player avatars now used in ship cockpits with a holographic effect when not physically present.

Added Holo-Me option to cockpit Status Panel.

Multi-Crew availability is based on the number of physical seats on your ship.

Added idle animations for other commanders in cockpit.

Players can create their own commander using a variety of customization options and/or presets.

Four new Incursion scenarios and various challenges introduced.

Added vanity cameras to the ships for various interior and exterior angles.

Gunner, Fighter Con, and Helm roles added for Multi-Crew gameplay.

Dolphin playable ship added.

Introduced asteroid base type stations including air traffic controllers.

Added 100 new tourist beacons.

Players can now add ship names and ID plates via Outfitting, with moderation for inappropriate names.

New Megaships added including Tanker, Cargo, and Science Vessel.

New playable ship, the Dolphin, introduced along with NPC versions.

Added asteroid base type station including air traffic controllers.

Added various types of Megaships including Tanker, Cargo, Asteroid Miner, and more.

Added holographic effect for commander avatars when they are not physically present.

Player avatars now used in ship cockpits.

Gunner, Fighter Con, and Helm roles added.

Players can create their own commander using a variety of customization options and/or presets.

The system previously known as Core Sys Sector XU-P A5-0 has been renamed to Trappist 1.

Stellar Forge has been updated to reflect the recent discoveries related to the Trappist 1 system.

The Trappist 1 system has been added to the game, featuring seven terrestrial planets.

Stellar Forge has been updated with data from the Trappist 1 discovery, renaming a system to Trappist 1.

The system Trappist 1 has been introduced, featuring seven terrestrial planets.

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

Each crewmember has access to a power distributor pip to enhance ship capabilities.

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

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.

A fully-fledged camera system allows players to view themselves and their crew in real time.

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.

Defined roles for crew members with specific responsibilities and controls.

Crewmembers can switch roles dynamically, enhancing gameplay flexibility.

Commanders can invite players or set their ship to allow multicrew access, making it easy to join.

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.

Players can create a unique avatar with various customization options.

Any crime suffered by the ship is applied to all crewmembers equally.

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

The beta for Elite Dangerous: The Commanders (2.3) will be available the week ending February 26.

The beta for Elite Dangerous: The Commanders (2.3) will be available the week ending February 26.

An all-new visual upgrade allowing players to add more personality to their Commander.

Players can now bring friends or invite new crew mates to enhance gameplay in key situations.

Players can bring friends or invite new crew mates to enhance gameplay.

An all-new visual upgrade allowing players to add more personality to their Commander.

Designed to protect modules against external attacks piercing the hull

Includes Grade 5 Burst Laser, Beam Laser, Mines, Missiles, Torpedos, Railguns and more.