What changed in Elite Dangerous in 2026

Circles around modified stats may not animate when engineering laser weapons with Plasma Conversion.

Visible on the 'Resync Local Data' button.

Yellow coloration not displayed on bundles within the role panel.

Decals clashed with the Snowflake/Snowfall paintjob on some ships.

MercGear wasn't engineerable immediately after purchasing.

Docking Requests to the megaship in the Reclamation Point operation would be denied if you accidentally shot the vessel.

Damaged settlement lights could cause harsh strobing effects.

Includes Bastnäsite, Deuterium, Diamond, Helium, and others.

Icons would not display correctly when items were installed on the Nomad.

Could not be engineered with Petra Olmanova.

Vessel hangar incorrectly referred to as fighter hangar.

Within the Rapid Response and Firestorm Rescue Operations.

Task Commanders with responding to a distress call from a planetary settlement.

Discrepancies in Tactical Takedown, Rapid Response & Firestorm Rescue operations.

Includes Rhino Standard, Rhino Stellar, and Rhino Galactic with various cosmetic items.

Scarab and Scorpion SRVs displayed boarding circles when on-foot.

Pistons on the Vessel Hanger could clip through their housing during launch animation.

A heavy-duty surface recon vehicle designed for extraction with mining capabilities.

Updated the Detailed Surface Scanner module to detect Planetary Mining Locations on planets.

Includes base mining time, maximum content mined, and efficiency recharge rates.

The Rhino is a colossal SRV designed for surface mining, featuring a new way to extract planetary resources.

The Rhino's cockpit can seat three commanders, designed for mining operations with no accessible interior space.

A brand-new gameplay feature allowing players to acquire raw materials from geological sites on planetary surfaces.

The Rhino cannot be deployed through the regular cargo hatch and requires a new vehicle bay for deployment.

Players unsold exploration data from before the 2nd July Maintenance has now been restored and can be sold as normal.

Operations Rewards (Merc Coins, Credits, Materials and Inventory) will be retroactively granted to players at a later date for previously completed Operations which didn't grant rewards as expected.

Resolved an issue where fighter bay doors could clip through support pistons and the main ramp could appear misaligned.

Resolved a crash that could occur when opening the Powerplay menu during a hyperspace jump.

Resolved an issue where the fighter bay could clip through the Nomad when launching and docking.

Players whose on-foot inventories may have wiped after completing an operation before 2330 UTC Wednesday 2nd will have their inventories restored.

Resolved an issue where the UI could highlight the starting Frontline Runner as a mission objective throughout an Operation.

Resolved an issue where the Operations Rewards screen could appear empty for some players, despite successfully distributing rewards.

Resolved an issue where the wheels of the Scarab SRV could display erratic visual behaviour.

Resolved an issue where the 'Mission Updated' notification could minimise the Operations Rewards screen.

Resolved instances of some voice-over line and text discrepancies, within the Reclamation Point Operation.

Improved telegraphing within Outfitting and the Ships Internal Panel.

Resolved an issue where if a player dies with an active NPC crew during an Operation, the NPC crew may not respawn upon restart.

Players can now restore their visited star data cache file via the 'Resync Local Data' button located within the Help and Info submenu from the Main Menu.

Includes changes to Thermal Plasma Conversion, Enduring Feedback Rail Gun, and others for balance.

Includes Tactical Takedown, Firestorm Rescue, Reclamation Point, Biohazard Takedown, Rapid Response, and Terminal Prosecution.

Resolved an issue where some station cosmetics were not applying correctly.

A compact, ship-launched utility vessel designed for exploring planetary terrain with exceptional maneuverability.

Resolved an issue where Squadron Carrier cargo capacity could be exceeded.

Made adjustments to Stellar Lighting for better visuals.

Fixed instances where facility demolitions were unable to be cancelled.

Fixed multiple issues where Conflict Zones would fail or not resolve correctly.

A specialized deployment vessel that transports teams to designated scenario systems for Operations.

Using real-world reference images, the Galactic background lighting has been rebalanced.

A pulse scanner that detects biological signatures directly from the cockpit.

Fixed a crash that occurred when entering a '$' sign followed by non-standard characters for Ship Name or ShipID.

A new layer of high-intensity, squad-focused gameplay centered around teamwork and tactical execution.

Merc Coin can be used to purchase various MercGear blueprints and pre-engineered modules.

The Nomad is a new small ship-launched vessel designed for planetary exploration, featuring unique landing gear and engine mechanics.

Passenger capacity increased by 1.5x.

Range increased from 40 to 128 meters.

New medium-class vessel for high-capacity travel, accommodating up to 225 passengers.

A multi-stage Operation system for squad-based gameplay allowing up to 4 Commanders to complete challenges and earn rewards.

The release of Operations has been delayed to June to ensure quality.

New currency earned through Operations, used to purchase rewards like Ship Modules and Engineering Blueprints.

The Standard edition of the Lynx Highliner will be available for all Commanders immediately for in-game credits.

Zorgon Peterson introduces the Lynx Highliner, a medium-class passenger liner accommodating up to 225 passengers.

Includes scenarios like Counter Attack, Burning Rescue, and Pirate Hunt, each with multiple stages and varying difficulties.

Options to purchase Stellar or Galactic upgrade packs through ARX at a reduced cost.

Updated audio profiles for various weapons to enhance threat and presence.

Resolved instances of Powerplay Reinforcement score not being applied when killing criminal Commanders.

Resolved an issue where gaining CQC rank would re-award the starter zone permit.

UI now displays 'Reloading' when ammo is fully depleted with 'Autoloader' mod.

A next generation combat vessel designed for agility and firepower.

Burst fire Shock Cannon with plasma damage type and built-in plasma slug functionality.

Fixed instances where the Caspian Explorer was unable to scoop cargo.

Fixed an issue where Powerplay Commodities could be stored in a Squadron Bank.

Increased maneuverability while boosting with significant lateral and vertical thrust.

Made textures less 'shiny'.

Fixed instances of Powerplay PvP kills not rewarding any score or merits.

Fixed an issue with NPC Crew rank getting 'stuck'.

Resolved a rare audio hang when exiting the ship during menu interactions.

Improved clarity and positioning for a wide range of movement sounds.

Adjustments to indoor spaces and settlement ambience for better audio experience.

Includes Standard, Stellar, and Galactic variants with unique features.

Extensive rework to improve situational awareness during combat.