What changed in Elite Dangerous in 2019

Holo-Me allowed players to customize their commander’s appearance.

New COVAS provided different personalities for ships.

Wings enabled pilots to fly together and share rewards in joint efforts.

Powerplay allowed players to pledge allegiance to galactic Powers for interstellar conquest.

Engineers offered services to enhance modules and ships.

Exploration and Mining features were overhauled with new tools.

Community Goals allowed players to work together towards goals influencing the galaxy.

Thargoids returned, prompting the Aegis organization to launch Community Goals for Anti-Xeno weaponry.

New modules like Advanced Docking Computer and Supercruise Assist were added.

New narrative control opportunities for players, introducing new stations and rare goods.

Join the community team and developer guests for a livestream celebrating the 5th Anniversary on December 16.

Horizons expansion introduced planetary landings for exploration.

A celebration marking the 5th anniversary of Elite Dangerous, reflecting on the game's development and community.

Fearless pilots participated in gladiatorial contests in CQC.

Players could form Squadrons to focus their efforts in specific areas.

A safer space for new players to earn their wings.

Tech Brokers and Material Traders opened shop for commanders' needs.

A new player-created Power introduced as a result of the Dangerous Games.

A selection of elusive Paint Jobs will be available in the store during the Festive Countdown period.

Log in between 13 - 25 December to receive free ARX each day, increasing closer to 25 December.

Participate in the Year’s End Festivities by delivering various goods to Davies High in the Reorte system.

A Federation-affiliated Outpost named Forester's Choice has been added to the Upaniklis system.

'The Golconda' decal will be available to commanders who dock at Forester's Choice or either Federation or Empire megaship from 5 December to 16 December.

A purchase discount will be applied to Federal craft between the 5th and 16th of December 3305.

The Rare Good, Apa Vietii, is available for purchase at Forester's Choice.

From 5 December to 16 December, any Federation Rank will be earned at a double rate.

Players are encouraged to report any issues encountered during the beta testing phase.

The beta for the January Update starts today, allowing players to test changes before the official release.

The beta is accessible only on PC and will run from November 27 to December 2.

A new forum will be set up for details on participation and bug report submissions for the beta.

The January Update will prioritize fixing bugs that cause disconnects, softlocks, and crashes.

Public beta for the January Update will run from 27 November to 2 December on PC.

Deliver Polymers, CMM Composites, Titanium, Beryllium, and Thallium to the Federation Megaship.

Empire and Federation each pledge to help the Golconda with competing initiatives.

Deliver Polymers, CMM Composites, Titanium, Beryllium, and Thallium to the Empire Megaship.

Rewards for supporting either the Empire or Federation during the initiative have been detailed.

Deliver Bounty vouchers to Fozard Port in the Upaniklis system.

Deliver Basic Medicines, Advanced Medicines, Aluminium, Ceramic Composites, and Semiconductors to Fozard Port.

The independent faction, Upaniklis Vision Incorporated, has initiated a community goal to aid the Golconda's residents.

Players can now browse and purchase cosmetic items without being in the cockpit, accessible from any platform.

The Elite Dangerous Halloween Sale offers 25% off Cockpit Customisation items from October 28 to November 4.

A new agronomic treatment for the blight needs to be delivered to Shifnalport and Watson Station.

Players will receive The Scourge decal for docking at specific stations during the Community Goal.

Independent pilots are called to destroy Scythe of Panem ships in the Quator system for rewards.

Updates will focus almost exclusively on addressing recent and longstanding issues reported by the community.

Fleet Carriers will now be released in Q2 2020 instead of December 2019 to allow for refinement and focus on existing issues.

The next major paid addition to the game is on schedule for release by the end of next year, with details to be announced in summer 2020.

Each upcoming update will include a public beta to address major issues before the official release.

An initiative to remove the EX7 fertiliser linked to the blight affecting crops is now active.

Lakon Spaceways has lowered the cost of the Type-6 Transporter, Type-7 Transporter, and Type-9 Heavy.

Independent commanders are required to deliver grain, pesticides, and synthetic reagents to Shifnalport and Watson Station.

Blight is now a new Background Simulation state affecting food stocks and economies.

The Interstellar Initiative for Agriculture has launched a campaign to address severe crop failures across multiple worlds.

Added ability for players to select which network adapter to use in the network options list (VPN connections will appear here)

Replaced 'Debug Test' text that appeared when giving a ship a name or ID on Xbox One with 'Enter Ship Name/ID'

Fixed an issue where some types of non-Ethernet connections were rejected

Fixed a screen tearing issue on Xbox One when in 4k Quality mode

Fixed an issue where the system map was missing Commander names for First Discovered and First Mapped

Fixed an issue that caused multiple modules to appear to change priorities instead of just the one that was selected

Fixed a small performance stutter when opening the modules tab

Fixed a crash that could occur when handing in a mission

Fixed the issue causing a softlock at mission boards and removed the workaround missions

Stopping the game from terminating if unable to connect to a network, allowing players to check VPN connection

Fixed an issue that stopped some previously allowed characters from being able to be used in ship IDs

Fixed issue with players not being able to connect through a VPN

Fixed soft lock when engineering an item

Fixed a crash that could happen when trying to load the game on PlayStation 4

Fixed an Xbox One issue that allowed other users to communicate with a player that they are not friends with

Players can claim a Retro Thargoid Bobblehead in the in-game store until 27 September for 1 ARX.

Celebrating 35 years of the Elite series with special in-game events and giveaways.

35 Cobra MK III Classic Wireframe Paint Jobs are being given away through a competition until 23 September.

New Commanders will learn basic flight controls, scanning, navigation, combat exercises, and docking.

A new starting experience with a fully-voiced tutorial led by Pilots Federation instructor, Theo Arcosta.

A new store allows detailed previews of customization options and the purchase of individual items.

Players can earn a total of 400 ARX per week, which can be saved or spent immediately.

Commanders can now access their ship livery from the main menu, allowing changes even when not docked.

Game Extras can no longer be purchased using current payment methods; ARX is now required.

ARX can be purchased or earned to acquire Game Extras like Paint Jobs and Ship Kits.

The livery UI has been revamped for applying cosmetic items and Game Extras to ships.

Updated throttle UI to show current direction of travel with chevrons and pulse animation.

Fixed various bugs in Player Journal events and descriptions.

Fixed issues with body data not showing and scrolling in Exploration Data.

Fixed overlapping demand icon issue when demand is high.

Refreshed livery layout with new icons and direct purchasing options.

Fixed crashes related to logging in and hyperspace jumps.

Increased spawn rates for High Grade Emissions and Non-Human Signal Sources.

Players can browse and purchase cosmetic items directly from the new store.

ARX replaces Frontier Points for in-game purchases of cosmetic items.

Added cooldown for giving fighters orders to prevent network lag.

Correctly display network adapter in options and prefer wired connections.

Fixed issues with incorrectly reversed decals.

Curated experience guiding new players through ship control, combat, travel, and docking.

Players can earn ARX through gameplay with a cap of 400 ARX per week.

Fixed scrolling issue in Tourist Beacon text archive.

New store allows for detailed previews of customization options and the ability to purchase individual items.

Updated livery UI for applying cosmetic items and Game Extras, accessible from the main menu.

New Commanders will learn basic flight controls, navigation, combat exercises, hyperspace jumps, and docking.

Game Extras can no longer be purchased with current payment methods and will require ARX.

ARX can be purchased or earned to acquire Game Extras like Paint Jobs and Ship Kits.

Introduced a new starting experience with a fully-voiced tutorial led by Pilots Federation instructor, Theo Acosta.

Fleet Carriers are purchasable with a large amount of credits, with one per Commander available for base game and Horizons players.

Fleet Carriers have a 500 LY jump range and require a unique resource to fuel jumps, with scheduling from the Galaxy Map.

Fleet Carriers have 16 Landing Pads: 8 Large, 4 Medium, and 4 Small, with permissions to allow others to dock.

Rebranding of Frontier Points to Arx, which can be purchased and earned in-game to buy Game Extras.

Fleet Carriers provide rearm, refuel, and repair services, with customizable loadouts for various activities.

Focus on improving the starter experience with a fully-voiced in-game tutorial available in all supported languages.

Fixed the module tab not updating in real time when modules have been shut down due to power usage

Added a decrease button when removing cargo from your ship, even when at 1, for easier maximum selection

Fixed the frame rate loss when the 'FX' graphical setting was set to anything other than 'off'

Fixed ellipsis character on the main menu news in Russian

Fixed the keybinding for toggling orbit lines on/off not working while Supercruise Assist is active

Fixed new Codex discovery notifications not displaying in the cockpit UI during proximity scanning or system scans

Fixed issue that caused more damage to be applied to SRVs when in multiplayer sessions

Fixed various typos and formatting issues in the Pilot's Handbook

'Re-stock all' option now functions as intended

Fixed inconsistencies in options order between main menu and pause menu

Fixed an issue where Enforcer Cannons would erroneously report that they could carry more ammo than they could

Fixed missing non-English voiceover for knowledge base articles

Fixed a bug in the ship loadout info after swapping modules

Added a background to the control key along the bottom of the screen for better readability in lighter areas

Fixed faction reputation and career rank changes from completing objectives at installations, megaships, and Conflict Zones

Fixed crashes that could occur when using the FSS mode, exiting the game, or sitting in a dock

Various bug fixes implemented in the update.

A module that automates speed and approach during Supercruise, allowing for safer navigation.

New in-game events that will alter the narrative and have lasting effects on the galaxy.

New tips added to loading screens to assist players.

A new resource providing information on activities available in Elite Dangerous, accessible from the cockpit.

Small ships will receive two additional size one Optional Internal slots; medium and large ships will receive one additional slot.

An upgraded docking module that allows automatic docking and undocking from stations.

Training Missions and Challenge Scenarios can now be accessed directly from the cockpit.

A new collection of systems for newly-created Commanders, accessible until they earn their first Elite rank.

Enhanced Navigation Panel with new icons and a column for activities, mission targets, and threat levels.

Updated main menu featuring GalNet news and important information.

User interface enhancements in the Commodities Market for better trading experience.

Players can now log in to submit reports, follow the status of their reports, and vote on issues.

The Issue Tracker replaces the Bug Reporting forums, allowing players to submit and track bugs more effectively.

Adjusted how negative actions affect economic and security states, making Lockdown and Famine more common.

Resolved issues with influence changes during Conflict Zone objectives.

A new approach to in-game events and activities will be implemented, focusing on ongoing, engaging, and varied content.

New scenarios, reputation boosts, and global galactic changes will be introduced to enhance game-wide events.

Reduced the number of conflicts by only triggering them during invasions or when factions control at-risk assets.

Updates every 3-4 months will focus on improving new player experiences and quality of life for all players.

Conflicts will now end earlier if the losing faction cannot achieve a draw.

Updated how daily Conflict scores are calculated to reduce accidental losses.

Community Goals will be adjusted to be more event-related and integrated into a larger schedule of development-led events.

Stopped awarding bonus days for large margin wins to allow for draws.

The aim is to create more meaningful and engaging experiences for players through various new events and campaigns.

Players should focus on non-combat actions and avoid positive actions for opposing factions.

Adjusted equations that convert player actions into faction influence to improve gameplay balance.

Movement of faction influence is slightly slower to provide more balance and tweaking opportunities.

Combat missions and violent crimes now contribute more significantly to War or Civil War outcomes.

Fixed an issue where the Outbreak state affected scoring in War and Civil War.

Moved headlights and cargo scoop to the Y/Triangle button and d-pad directions, open discovery and camera suite to X/Square button and shoulder buttons, cycle fire group to Y/Triangle and right d-pad, and removed galaxy map and system map shortcuts.

Fixed an issue where Xbox clients failed to connect to the different comms channels

Stopped the 'System Scan Complete' message from spamming the player.

Fixed motherlode asteroids not spawning the appropriate material chunks when correctly destroyed by a Wing of players.

Fixed a crash that could occur when handing in a wing mission.

Fixed crash that could occur when destroying skimmers.

Fixed a variety of situations that could cause players to be disconnected whilst playing.

Updated 'Classic Context' control scheme to allow the SRV boost button to work correctly and removed conflicts between handbrake and cycle fire groups.

Removed the ability for players to incorrectly jump huge distances when their ship was without fuel.

Fixed some visual artifacts that could occur in Thargoid conflict zones.