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* [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#How will we travel those vast distances in such a huge glaxy.3F|Freeform (manual yaw/pitch/roll) interplanetary flight]] allows to fly freely through star systems in realistic scale to get to a destination. Players can choose to travel wherever they want, including vista points to see Earth rise on the moon, or sun appearing behind of Mars. Or they could choose to explore the vast expanse of space and discover new points of interest in star systems.
: The game will be [[Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#What_are_the_expansions.3F|expanded]] with ambitious features such as seamless freeform (manual pitch/yaw/roll) [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#Will_it_be_possible_to_manually_land_on_planets.3F atmospheric flight and landings] and [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#Can_I_walk_around_the_ship.2C_planets_and_space_stations.3F on-foot and out-of-ship activities] (such as FPS combat, walking around and boarding ships, walking in stations and walking and driving vehicles on
: More detailed information on a lot of the features of the initial release can be found in the [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showpost.php?p=431507&postcount=3 Design Discussion Archive.]
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===Will it be possible to manually land on planets?===
: Yes, just like <span style="line-height:21px;">[[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#What is .22Elite: Dangerous.22.3F|the last two Elite games]]</span> you will be able to '''seamlessly freeform (manual pitch/yaw/roll)''' enter and '''fly through
:The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM0Gcl7iUM8&t=35 '''scope''' for '''Elite''' is '''huge'''], so a sensible strategy is used to add to the game in stages.
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===Can I walk around the ship, planets and space stations?===
: Yes, you will be able to '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6WmsnwNq98&t=363 walk around]''' the '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiTRJpvbmhU ship interiors],''' '''[[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Will I be able to hire crew for my ship.3F|operate ships with multiple players]]''', [http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=ac1081437f&e=0439f6773e#launch%20and%20beyond '''board'''] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM0Gcl7iUM8&t=233 '''steal other ships'''] with [http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f703580f39#2 '''Zero-G FPS''' combat], '''[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=ac1081437f&e=0439f6773e#launch%20and%20beyond walk around and do FPS combat in space stations]''', do [http://www.edge-online.com/features/frontier-developments-elite-dangerous-the-rebirth-of-a-legend/ '''space walks''' to repair your ship], operate [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5659 '''land''' and '''underwater vehicles'''] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5lFiOzUDmc&t=383 walk on '''
: The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM0Gcl7iUM8&t=35 '''scope''' for '''Elite''' is '''huge'''], so a sensible strategy is used to add to the game in stages.
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: Planetary Exploration:
: ''Elite: Dangerous'' will have [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Can I walk around the ship.2C planets and space stations.3F|freeform (go wherever you want) planetary exploration]] on
: In ''Star Citizen'', planetside movement will be restricted to specialized locations, such as star ports, bars and FPS arenas, while the rest of the planet is off limits.
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===What are the expansions?===
: The expansions include significant new features such as seamless freeform (manual pitch/yaw/roll) '''[[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Will it be possible to manually land on planets.3F|atmospheric flight and landings]]''' and '''[[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Can I walk around the ship.2C planets and space stations.3F|on-foot and out-of-ship activities]]''' (such as FPS combat, walking around and boarding ships, walking in stations and walking and driving vehicles on
: Frontier intends to release small, free updates after launch. Expansions that include significant new features and content will have to be purchased.
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