What changed in Elite Dangerous in 2022

Details on the release schedule for Update 14 including server downtime and deployment times.

Odyssey players will have the option to select either Horizons or Odyssey mode within Live Mode to facilitate playing together.

Version 3.8 will be converted into Legacy Mode, allowing players to access their existing profiles with separately tracked progress.

All cosmetics purchased prior to Update 14 will be available in both Legacy and Live modes, with some future cosmetics being exclusive to Live mode.

Horizons Only Update 14: 164.7 MB, Odyssey Update 14: 4.8 GB, Total combined update size: 4.9 GB.

Update 14 will establish Live Mode where all new content and events will be introduced.

Fix for the issue with equipping flight suit livery scheduled for November 29th.

Console players can clone their Commander profiles for use on PC, though the process will be temporarily suspended with Update 14.

Special Stygian Paint Jobs available on November 28th.

Available for a limited period starting November 25th.

Launch of a Black Friday sale with new content including voice packs from notable stars.

Black Friday event started on November 22nd and runs until December 5th with discounts on various items.

Annual Black Friday event with discounts on various items.

Update 14 is confirmed for release at the end of November with no changes to the schedule.

Fixed an issue where the livery store incorrectly displayed 'requires Odyssey' for many cosmetics.

Resolved issue with the Noctule Blight paint job being unavailable after redemption via Twitch.

Uncover a harrowing in-game story and solve puzzles to earn unique cosmetics.

The Console Copy Portal opened for Console Commanders to join PC players.

The 4.0 update for Horizons was released alongside the Console Copy Process.

Planetary rings do not currently appear to render correctly when viewing ringed planetary bodies.

Suit decals equip as expected in Livery but do not show in-game when using the Camera Suite.

Deployment of 4.0 for PC Commanders is now complete and available.

All Suit decals in Livery display with a red 'Odyssey-only content' icon, regardless of their actual content.

The glass for the Social Space on Fleet Carriers has an incorrect texture.

A number of Odyssey suits are currently greyed out and unobtainable in-game.

Some Power Regulators appear targetable but cannot be acquired as they are inside the local Power Building.

Codex entry for optional exploration equipment lists Advanced Planetary Vehicle Hangar rather than Advanced Docking Computer.

Odyssey rank decals (Mercenary & Exobiologist) cannot be seen by other players currently.

The new version allows for four-player multicrew gameplay.

The update includes various graphical and UI improvements.

Commanders can now launch Horizons and Odyssey as version 4.0, available for all PC players.

Estimated server downtime of approximately 3 hours for the launch of version 4.0.

Players can engage in the Aftermath narrative phases with the new version.

Lens flares now appear on all quality settings and are visible at the correct ranges.

Addressed issues with fines and bounties applying from erroneously active fire zones.

Players need to have the same version (Horizons or Odyssey) to instance together in game.

Option for PC players to launch the game on the 4.0 codebase to try it out.

Normal responses will occur for Pad Loitering at specific locations, but long-term fines or Bounties will not be applied.

Players with bounties worth multiple billions of credits can now log in again.

Standard responses will trigger for Reckless Weapon Discharge and Assault in specific Fire Zones without applying Permanent Fines or Bounties.

Thargoids will no longer participate in CQC and will return to the main game mode.

Update 13 arrives on August 9, 2022, bringing the finale of the Azimuth Saga.

Earn unique colourways for the Azimuth paintjobs on three different ships by watching participating streamers.

Available from August 10th 9AM UTC to August 11th 9AM UTC.

Available from August 9th 9AM UTC to August 10th 9AM UTC.

Available from August 8th 9AM UTC to August 9th 9AM UTC.

The highly anticipated conclusion of the Azimuth Saga will take place on 9 August.

The upgrade to Odyssey will remain optional, allowing players to continue using version 3.8 if they choose.

Future content will be developed on the post-Odyssey codebase (version 4.0) to modernize content delivery and expand the interactive storyline.

All PC players will have access to version 4.0 at no additional cost, allowing them to experience new narrative and gameplay elements.

Horizons players will be able to witness the final event in the Azimuth Saga and access related gameplay scenarios.

New Hazard ship kits featuring functional lights and new paint jobs.

Selected Paint Jobs, Engine and Weapon colours discounted by 30%. Ship Kits (excluding Hazard pack) discounted by 20%.

Fixed the issue where ship launched fighters were failing to attack Thargoids when commanded.

Corrected the issue where opening the System or Galaxy Map incorrectly issued a 'fade-to-black' transition.

Fixed an issue where Carrier upkeep was failing to be deducted properly, causing inflated totals in Carrier management.

Fixed the issue where scatter rocks appeared 'flat black' on terrain after using full screen UI.

Resolved the problem where Commanders could not check existing missions or inventory without exiting the station UI.

Addressed the issue where Commanders were unable to access ship functions from within a station.

A hotfix addressed the return of eyebrows and other facial features.

Players can use their tablet from the 'Captain Chair' of their Fleet Carrier.

Players can now interact while sitting down.

A new mission type has been introduced in Update 12.

Some FPS issues have been addressed in the hotfix following Update 12.

Resolved softlocking issue in Shipyard UI when 'Disable GUI Effects' was set to On.

Addressed issues with missing facial hair and other customization elements not displaying correctly.

Resolved an issue where typing in the comms menu and other text entry areas did not override Commander keybinds.

Implemented general crash and stability fixes.

Resolved frequent stuttering encountered during gameplay, especially when descending towards a planet surface.

Commanders can now correctly use X/Square input when navigating on foot with a controller.

Addressed landing issues for Anaconda Pilots, allowing them to land on planet surfaces.

Players can now recall their ship from the detention centre.

Update 12 will focus on optimisation and fixes, along with a new mission variant.

Progress on transferring console accounts to PC, including a free PC copy for console players.

Updates 13 & 14 are planned for August and November, focusing on performance improvements and new narrative threads.

Several starports that were expected to be damaged will be fixed this week.

Pre-engineered heatsinks will be stocked by megaships in the Coalsack Sector Vu-O B6-6 and Onoros systems at a later date to maintain CG reward exclusivity.

Players suggested that the panel next to the Commander's chair in the bridge should be interactive.

The storage cap for the Bartender Service has been tweaked based on player feedback.

The sell pricing cap for the Bartender Service has been adjusted following player feedback.

Players requested the ability to use menus while sitting in the Fleet Carrier interiors.

Fixed Engineers not progressing when requirements are met.

Fixed a crash that triggered when players were escorted to their chair for a Fleet Carrier jump.

Fixed players floating and losing access to menus when exiting seated position.

Fixed Fleet Carrier owners being added to a new instance when updating livery options.

The Fleet Carrier Bartender material capacity has been increased to 1000, from 100.

Fixed a bug preventing the default Drake Layout for the Fleet Carrier being re-selected.

Fixed the Cargo Loader state sometimes not updating when hacked by AI during Protect Missions.

Fixed a disconnection caused at the Fleet Carrier bartender when two players try to buy, sell or transfer the same items simultaneously.

Fixed a crash that triggered when jumping in a Fleet Carrier.

Fixed an issue causing crew avatars to be duplicated when Carrier facilities are installed in quick succession.

Fixed Commanders being able to stand up before the jump completion notification.

Fixed AI sometimes not prioritising disabling the Cargo Loader shield during Protect missions.

Fixed truncated mission text in some languages.

Players can now explore the interiors of Fleet Carriers.

The material limit for the bartender service aboard Fleet Carriers is being reviewed due to player feedback.

A hotfix is being prepared to address issues discovered since Update 11.

Another wave of fixes has been rolled out.

A new mission type has been introduced in the update.

Beautiful interiors for your fleet carriers have been added.