What changed in Elite Dangerous in 2025

Station weapons now deal plasma damage, improving effectiveness against target resistances.

Replaced low res images of the Caspian Explorer in Galnet.

Added a cap for engineering resistances to avoid values above 75% being achieved.

Resolved a crash occasionally occurring when more than 9 ships were stored in the Squadron Bank.

Enabled 'Mk II Ablative Mirrored Surface Composite' armour at markets for the Caspian Explorer.

A large new exploration ship designed for deep space exploration.

Improvements to NPC movement speed, dodging, crouching, and cover usage.

Adjusted resistances to reduce disparity between damage types vs shields and armor.

Fixed issues with trade powerplay activities rewarding less merits than intended.

Fixed incorrect display of demolish options when selecting facilities.

New markers for undermining and reinforcement efforts with merit bonuses.

Fixed multiple UI text issues and audio problems related to Powerplay Care Packages.

Improved stow and draw times, adjusted handling, and various ammo changes.

Fixed crash that could occur when a player dies in an active conflict zone.

Enhanced player feedback when rename requests fail.

Fixed issue with Dodec interiors not changing with economy type.

Three pre-built variants of the Caspian Explorer available for purchase.

Fixed instances of cargo transfer failures and stock errors.

Resolved fleet carriers overfilling cargo transfers resulting in error messages. (Issue ID: 80701)

Resolved instances where System Colonisation facilities are failing to finish construction.

Resolved increased Scarlet Krait disconnects being encountered. (Issue ID: 80761)

Resolved instances of 'Yellow Adder' and 'Black Adder' disconnects during the respawn flow.

Purchasing a Dodec Station grants an instant build credit for its construction effort.

Fixed certain commodities being incorrectly flagged as illegal in Aisling Duval systems.

Fixed various localization issues related to cosmetic items.

Fixed issues with the Powerplay Care Package panel becoming corrupt when a player has many packages to claim.

Improvements made to Powerplay digest data resulting in quicker load times.

Fixed multiple UI issues related to construction and facility management.

Care packages will now expire after 30 days and excess materials will convert to credits.

Fixed instances where cargo was not transferring correctly to Fleet Carriers.

Resolved issues with apostrophes being blocked when renaming a System Colonisation facility.

Resolved visual issue where the barrel moves forwards and disconnects, creating a gap in the model.

Balanced how building facilities affects system development level, security, standard of living, tech level, and wealth.

Three variants of the Dodec Station are now available for construction: No Truss, Quint Truss, and Dec Truss.

The Dodec station type will be available via ARX Early Access before being constructable in-game.

The decision to make the Dodec station available only through the Game Store has been revised based on player feedback.

Fixed the main cause of the faction simulation becoming stuck, resolving conflicts/expansion/influence issues.

Fixed multiple issues with transferring cargo from your ship to fleet carrier inventory.

Fixed instances of a physics issue that could cause ships to explode.

Fixed instances when transferring cargo to fleet carrier inventory that could silently fail, causing items to be lost.

Fixed instances of transferring all cargo at once from ship to fleet carrier inventory to fail.

Introduced new functionality to prevent 'claim sniping' with exclusive claim rights for the System Architect.

Facility construction effort requirements info has been included in the /market endpoint.

The System Architect may exclusively make claims from the system for 30 minutes, followed by a 23.5-hour period for Squadron members.

The claim panel via the colonisation contact has been updated to display when a lockout is in effect and details the remaining duration.

New laser mining tool capable of extracting more fragments from asteroids with a chance for higher density chunks.

A medium-sized mining ship from Lakon now available via ARX Early Access.

Resolved issue causing players to hit invisible objects.

Three variants available: Galactic (60,000 ARX), Stellar (33,000 ARX), Standard (16,520 ARX).

Requirements for incomplete constructions are now listed on the Galaxy Map and System Map.

Made the icon more visually distinct.

Additional systems added and made Powerplay immune for new players.

Construction efforts can now be demolished or cancelled, with specific rules on refunds and dependencies.

Resolved issue with Location Privacy dropdown.

Size 5 mining multi limpet controller with increased capacity and improved collector limpet speeds.

Objectives added to guide players through the flight tutorial and initial missions.

Commanders can now be renamed for 500 ARX, with a cooldown period of seven days.

The Type-11 Prospector features eight hardpoints, four dedicated to mining tools, and four standard utility mounts.

A new medium ship designed for mining, featuring a unique industrial look and advanced capabilities.

A precision mining tool that maximizes fragment extraction and increases yield during laser mining.

A prototype controller that maximizes space by managing all limpets from a single module.

Removal of a flashing light reflecting in the cockpit while firing the Mining Volley Repeater.

Increased fragments per second from mining and increased limpet speed.

Adjustments made to improve the flight model of the Prospector.

Various minor fixes to enhance overall performance.

Rebalanced audio distribution of the Prospector’s mining laser.

Standard, Stellar, and Galactic options available from day one of ARX Early Access.

Includes Animated Holo-Kit, Hazard Ship Kit Pack, and all Stellar Edition content.

Galactic Edition launches on 23 September alongside ARX Early Access.

New premium cosmetic offering available for the Lakon Type-11 Prospector.

Fixes potential causes of a crash after jumping a Fleet Carrier.

Fixed issue where a squadron could not be created if motto, mission statement, and application requirements are blank.

Introduced a new process to automatically assign a new Squadron Leader if the current leader is inactive for 90 days.

Fixed errors occurring when filtering the Squadron Browser by certain Powerplay characters.

Carrier balance is now accessible via the Squadron Bank, allowing members to contribute directly to the account.

Fixed being unable to hand in and gain rewards for Team-based missions.

Fixed the Squadron Carrier Livery UI being blank for Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and French localisations.

Players can now set their visibility as Private or for their Squadron only, hiding their location and other details.

Fixed commander given ship name not showing up when ship is added to Squadron Bank.

Players can now install the Bar/Bartender on their Squadron Carriers.

Fixed Senior Officers of Squadrons incorrectly having the ability to purchase Squadron Carriers, resulting in an error and disconnect.

Fixed instances of crashing when loading into the game while in an Apex Shuttle.

Only the Squadron Leader can manage purchase orders.

Fixed instances of the On Foot Mission Board not filtering correctly.

Fixed instances of crashing when on the loading screen, navigating Squadrons UI, related to Decals and Nameplates, and when editing permission groups for a Squadron.

Instances of hangar bay lighting not working correctly have been improved.

Fixed instances of populations not growing correctly.

Fixed errors occurring during squadron carrier decommissioning and cancellation.

Colonisation built constructions will no longer have goods produced by the top two economies consumed by linked ports or settlements.

Fixed shipyard service being able to be switched off on squadron carriers.

Players can now install these vendors on their Squadron Carriers.

The maximum number of members in a squadron has been raised to 600.

Inbox messages will now trigger correctly on colonisation construction completion.

Fixed several issues with approving and rejecting squadron member applications.

Fixed a cause of a crash at the ship bank screen.

The maximum number of possible applications to a squadron has been raised to 25.

Fixed instances of crashing that occurred while using Advanced Maintenance.

Squadron owners may no longer remove their own management permissions.

Fixed instances of crashing occurring when scanning planetary bodies.

Further improvements to profanity filtering in squadron mottos, descriptions, and recruitment messages.

Fuel Transfer Limpets will no longer be destroyed instantly on launch.

Fixed personal carrier access settings not persisting.

A new Squadron Browser allows players to find out more about available Squadrons and their members.

Clarified that it includes unlimited random renames of the facility.

Improvements made to shadows across various locations in the game.

A new Squadron Bank allows members to share resources.

Apply new perks to benefit Squadron members.

The Squadrons feature has been completely reworked to enhance management and customization options.

Manage your fleet with a dedicated Squadron Carrier that hosts commodities, items, and ships.

Players can create a motto for their Squadron to declare their purpose.

Review reports to see how your grip on the galaxy has changed.

Players can create a unique identity with custom logos and banners for their Squadrons.

Players can climb to the top of extended Squadron Leaderboards and earn new rewards.

Addressed in Brazilian Portuguese.

Includes Stellar and Standard versions available for ARX.

Stated 100km instead of 200km.

Referenced markets without a specific economy type incorrectly.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in Brazilian Portuguese.

Addressed in German.

Addressed in Russian.

Includes Panther Clipper MK II Ship, High-Capacity Cargo Transport Loadout, and more.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in certain circumstances.

Addressed in Brazilian Portuguese.

Crash occurred when targeted by another player.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in French.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in French.

Fix implemented following Partner Program Early Access.

Addressed in Brazilian Portuguese.

Additional instances addressed.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in Portuguese-Brazil.

Addressed in Russian.

Changes made since Partner Program Early Access.

Clarified what planetary body with organics provides.

Addressed in System Colonisation Codex pages.

Addressed instances of Under Deployment.

Includes Panther Clipper MK II Ship, Shipyard Unlock, and Owners Club Decal.

Addressed in Brazilian Portuguese.

Occurred when applying Livery.

Addressed in various languages.

Addressed in Brazilian Portuguese.

Addressed in Russian.

The highly anticipated Panther Clipper MK II from Zorgon Peterson is now available.

Issue ID: 74690.

Crash occurred when map closing simultaneously.

When viewed in ships cargo hold.

When viewing System Colonisation construction commodity list.

Resolved issue where Power Conflict Zones would not start due to missing faction information.

Adjusted merit gain bonuses for offensive and defensive activities.

Future Community goals may require Commanders to destroy specific power-aligned ships within Power Conflict Zones.

Further changes made to Powerplay to encourage more aggressive play and create more vulnerability in Power territory.

The amount systems decay is non-linear and depends on the current control score of the system.

Merits gained for reinforcing a system will now operate on a sliding scale based on recent undermining efforts.

Control Scores will now decay each week, but will not go below 25% of the current system state.

Fixed additional causes of console accounts failing to transfer from Legacy to Live.

Fixed additional causes of systems not displaying flags for initial port locations and not being claimable via System Colonisation.

Minimum tech level changed to 35 in colonised systems with only a single Tier 2 or 3 port, enabling shipyard and outfitting services.

Resolved issues with multiple images in help screens.

Resolved an issue triggering from the launcher.

Resolved disconnect issues when attempting to drop into Fleet Carriers.

Resolved disconnect issues when logging into the game during Powerplay digest timeout.

Resolved instances of stutter during general gameplay.

Resolved instances of colonisation contact missing from the list of contacts.

Resolved issue where the concord cannon could not be reloaded.

Resolved a bug causing constructions to be placed incorrectly around stars.

Fixed planet ports not selling more than 3 commodity types.

Changed Corsair Mass Lock Factor from 7 to 17.

Fixed many construction depot and beacon launch locations around stars to respect their heat output.

Links will now automatically be created between completed constructions within systems to enhance economic supply.

Fixed the gamma settings window getting stuck on screen.

Fixed instances of disconnects when jumping to supercruise or hyperspace.

Added a 'Facility Customisation' button for architects to apply paintjobs to various station types.

Introduction of strong and weak links between ports and supporting facilities to improve economic interactions.

Extensive rework of economies and population growth within player colonised systems to enhance flexibility and economic output.

Reduced the orbital speed of ports constructed around Neutron Stars, White Dwarfs, and Blackholes.

Significant increase in population growth rates and limits within colonised systems to support operational economies.

Resolved instances where constructions could not be renamed.

Fixed incorrect images being shown in facility construction selector.

Resolved crash issues when plotting routes near permit locked systems.

Corrected max commodities supplied by on foot settlements.

Implemented multipliers for offensive and defensive actions affecting merit gains in Powerplay.

Fixed instances of missing construction points.

Fixed Alastor Military not counting towards the facility requirement of Military Hubs.

Adjusted Corsair engine sounds being too loud when rolling at maximum speed.

The multi-role capable Corsair is now available via ARX early access from the Elite Dangerous Gamestore.

A temporary system has been introduced for 'System Claim Unsuccessful' errors, marking systems as invalid after one unsuccessful claim.

New journal entries for powerplay data and carrier location are now logged, regardless of player allegiance.

Enhanced stability of the game client during system colonisation ship jumps.

Fixed crashes when switching views in the System Map and during mission interactions.

Resolved instances of crashes occurring when scanning a megaship or installation.

Renaming of facilities and planetary ports is now consistently permitted for system architects.

Added new status flags for NPC crew indicating active status and supercruise overcharge/assist.

Significantly improved capacity for server-client information transfer relating to player colonised systems.

The Colonisation Contact has been unpaused after adjustments were made following reported issues.

Resolved issues with Galaxy Map filters resetting unexpectedly.

Players can now login even if they can't be moved to finished markets.

Ensured systems can't be claimed by two commanders at once.

Enhancements made to autodock functionality in asteroid bases.

Resolved instances of Facility Details being blank during navigation.

Fixed instances where the Colonisation ships transfer UI became unresponsive.

Adjusted flickering landing pad light on newly constructed outposts.

Resolved missing images in Powerplay helpscreen.

Fixed System Information going blank when switching map modes.

Fixed hardlock when navigating through the Financial Support screen during death flow.

New journal entries for powerplay data and carrier location added.

Fixed crashes when viewing system maps with fleet carrier stacks and related to Powerplay ranks.

Fixed issues with Thargoid Titan debris being misplaced or clumped together.

Enhancements made for client refresh rate and stability regarding colonisation information.

Resolved softlock issues when navigating facility selection screens.

Resolved lack of controller functionality on Colonisation tutorial screens.

Resolved crashes when completing another Commander's construction effort in multiplayer.

Fixed Architect view persisting when switching between Powerplay and Architect modes.

Resolved instances of exposed text strings during purchase flows.

Fixed issues with backing out of My Colonies screen on controller.

Various typos in Colonisation text have been corrected.

Instances of colonisation ships not arriving in claimed systems have been resolved.

Enhanced flow for faster unblocking of colonisable systems after failed claims.

Claimed systems were incorrectly showing as unclaimed for players.

The introduction of CG Megaships to support System Colonisation has been temporarily delayed until next week.

The ability to claim new systems has been temporarily disabled to address an important issue impacting system claims.

A visual issue has been identified where progress may not be shown correctly on the UI, but no progress has been lost.

System Architects will receive weekly tax payments based on the number and scale of constructed facilities.

A new contact in station services provides information on System Colonisation.

Players can now build their own colonies in unpopulated star systems, marking a new gameplay feature.

Players can choose from various types of starports and outposts for their colonies, including Outposts, Coriolis Stations, Ocellus Stations, and Orbis Stations.

Players can build facilities such as Satellites, Communication Stations, Pirate Bases, Mining Outposts, Planet Ports, and Settlements.

System Architects receive discounts on ships and outfitting in systems with 10 or more facilities.

All ships now contain a new module for initiating the System Colonisation process.

Fixed texture issues with Beluga Liner shipkit pieces.

Resolved issue where Powerplay Assignments sent players to hack holoscreens not in the specified system.

Fixed incorrect colouring of Mandalay Quest tanks.

Fixed exposed text string in OnFoot Conflict Zone post-conflict overview screen.

Fixed visual issues with heat vents on Cobra Mk V.

Fixed galaxy map elements rendering over panels in various instances.

Fixed nameplates of Fleet Carriers not displaying correctly in the hangar.

Fixed an exploit where it was possible to refresh core asteroids and subsurface deposits.

Fixed instances of the Cobra Mk V being attacked when docked at settlements.

Resolved issue of no loot spawning in settlements outside of Powerplay systems.

Players can now engage in System Colonisation, available in Beta format.

Fixed some inconsistencies with the Void paintjobs and shipkit assets.

Made adjustments to the behaviour for limpets.

Fixed an instance of triangular shadowing artifacts on planetary landing pad.

Made naming of Mandalay shipkits more consistent across localised languages.

Adjustments made to glass textures on the cockpit of the Cobra Mk V.

Adjusted brightness of the Ruby Anniversary paintjob icons in livery to be visually clearer.

Fixed Power Contact displaying lower Merits payout for data/commodity activities than what is actually being received.

The Mandalay ship can now be purchased by Odyssey players via the shipyard for Credits.

Fixed instances of UI clicking sound persisting.

Improved readability of some Fleet Carrier nameplates.

Odyssey Settlements should now have a schematic when targeted.

Resolved issue of orbit lines displaying in only one eye in VR.

Adjusted multicrew seats for Cobra Mk V to stop cockpit panel clipping through crew members external panel.

Removed AX Combat chatter from AI pilots in the Titan Aftermath scenario in Sol.

Fixed some inconsistent ship wear values between the main hull of the Mandalay and some of its shipkit pieces.

Fixed some localisation issues with the Ruby Anniversary Gold decal.

Fixed being able to trigger supercruise assist message when in SCO.

Fixed activity filter for Arissa Lavigny-Duval not working in the Powerplay Activity Filter sub menu within the Galaxy Map.

Fixed the Powerplay help screen depth in VR.

Fixed livery camera for the 'Spoiler' slot on the Asp Scout showing the front of the ship.

Fixed exposed text strings when targeting certain subtargets of the Cobra Mk V.

Fixed instances of decals being mirrored in the Mandalay's left decal slot.

Fixed minor holes in cockpit of the Cobra Mk V.

Fixed an exploit for illegitimately getting Codex entries.

Fixed visual issues on the Powerplay banner for the Alliance Crusader.

Fixed a crash occurring when viewing Powerplay Strategic view on the Galaxy Map in VR.

Fixed HUD elements rendering over the top of Powerplay banner bobbleheads.

Adjustments to reflections on metallic paintjobs for the Federal Gunship.

Adjusted Powerplay banner position for the Mandalay.

Made naming of Cobra Mk V shipkits more consistent across localised languages.

Adjustments to some texture resolutions on the Cobra Mk V.

Fixed instances of livery cameras for the Alliance Crusader being blocked by hangar cables.

Fixed livery camera clipping into the ceiling for the Asp Explorer 'Spoiler' slot preview.

Adjusted Cobra Mk V landing gear when deploying an SRV.

Fixed being unable to complete 'Transport Powerplay Commodities' activity due to UI not listing them for hand-in.