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[[Elite Dangerous]] is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions. Here is the '''Version history''' of how it has evolved over time. | [[Elite Dangerous]] is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions. Here is the '''Version history''' of how it has evolved over time. | ||
The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on | The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on 11th April 2017. Since launch, there have been 7086 documented improvements to the live game, via 51 client/server and 20 supplementary-server updates. | ||
This page is a quick reference for the purpose of informing returning-CMDRs, after time away from the cockpit, of what has been added to Elite Dangerous and when. Provided are highlights of each release version - approximately 95% of the changelog information is omitted - therefore they are ordered as follows: | This page is a quick reference for the purpose of informing returning-CMDRs, after time away from the cockpit, of what has been added to Elite Dangerous and when. Provided are highlights of each release version - approximately 95% of the changelog information is omitted - therefore they are ordered as follows: | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
=== v2.3 "The Commanders" & 1.8 - 11th April 2017 === | |||
* '''Camera Suite: extensive, freeform camera controls''' | |||
* New weapons: turreted mining lasers | |||
* Ship Naming and ID plates for outfitting (DLC) | |||
* 32 Asteroid Base Stations in deep space locations | |||
* Targetted stations show schematic in correct orientation | |||
* 9 Megaship variants: Tanker, Cargo, Asteroid Miner, Flight Operations, Prison Ship, Science Vessel, Passenger & 2 unknowns | |||
* Multi-stage mission support & Passenger mission redirects are now optional | |||
* Updated mission/variant templates | |||
* Increased speed of Military career progression & SuperPower reputation gains | |||
* New Installations: Medical, Space Bar, Space Farm, Government & Security Station | |||
* New Challenge scenarios: 4 new Incursions, Speed Docking, Driver, Ship-Launched-Fighter | |||
* New wreckages, USS scenarios & "Mysterious Things" | |||
* Exploration data credit value increased | |||
* Bucky Ball Beer Mats rare good added | |||
* 100 new Tourist beacons added | |||
* Audio, celestial, controls, CQC, gameplay, graphics, missions, networking, NPC AI, NPC loadout, Powerplay, stability, Stellar Forge, and VR improvements | |||
* '''(Horizons) Holo-Me: fully customisable Commander avatar creator''' | |||
* '''(Horizons) Multi-Crew: a team of upto 3 CMDRs with Helm, Gunner & FighterCon roles''' | |||
* (Horizons) New ship: Dolphin | |||
* (Horizons) Prisoner Cells added to cabin options | |||
* (Horizons) Scanner mods added | |||
* (Horizons) New surface POIs, features & organics | |||
* Changelog, 789 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/341916-2-3-The-Commanders-Changelog v2.3/v1.8] | |||
=== v2.2 "The Guardians" & v1.7 - 25th Oct 2016 === | === v2.2 "The Guardians" & v1.7 - 25th Oct 2016 === | ||
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* '''Player Journal API for external apps and mods''' | * '''Player Journal API for external apps and mods''' | ||
* New graphics and FSD boost gameplay for Neutron Stars, White Dwarfs, and hyperspace | * New graphics and FSD boost gameplay for Neutron Stars, White Dwarfs, and hyperspace | ||
* Audio, controls, CQC, gameplay, graphics, missions, networking, NPC AI, NPC loadout, Powerplay, stability, Stellar Forge, and VR improvements | * Audio, controls, CQC, gameplay, graphics, missions, networking, NPC AI, NPC loadout, Player Journal, Powerplay, stability, Stellar Forge, and VR improvements | ||
* '''(Horizons) Ship Launched Fighters & NPC Crew''' | * '''(Horizons) Ship Launched Fighters & NPC Crew''' | ||
* (Horizons) New ships: Beluga Liner, F-63 Condor, Imperial Fighter, and Taipan | * (Horizons) New ships: Beluga Liner, F-63 Condor, Imperial Fighter, and Taipan | ||