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== Season 4: Odyssey ==
== Season 4: Odyssey ==
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png|thumb|250px|Elite Dangerous: Odyssey key art]]
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png|thumb|250px|Elite Dangerous: Odyssey key art]]
[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]] will be the second paid expansion and fourth content season for the game. It will launch in early 2021.<ref name="NextDelay">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-01-05.543730/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (01/05)]</ref>
[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]] will be the second paid expansion and fourth content season for the game. It will launch in early 2021.<ref name="NextDelay">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-01-05.543730/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (01/05)]</ref> These are the confirmed features.<ref name=":02">[[Lavecon|Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement]]</ref>
 
* [[Atmospheric Landings|atmospheric landings]] on planets with tenuous atmospheres. The old planets have refreshed visuals.<ref>[[David Braben|Frontier talks about Elite's new on-foot exploration update, Odyssey]]
On November 15, 2019 Frontier described the new era of ''Elite'' in a Trading Statement and Roadmap Update:
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* Explore [[planets]] and [[moons]] by walking in first person
''"The future for Elite Dangerous is also exciting. Frontier is developing a major new paid-for release for the iconic space simulation which will dramatically expand gameplay and mark the beginning of a new era for Elite Dangerous. This will be characterised by significant new features to appeal to existing commanders, whilst being specifically designed to be a compelling, attractive and welcoming entry point for new players. Targeted for launch at the end of 2020, this major new release on multiple platforms will fall into financial year 2021 (the 12 months ending 31 May 2021)."''<ref>[https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/uk/frontier_developments_plc/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=1725&newsid=1345143 Frontier Trading Statement & Roadmap Update]</ref>
* Public [[Outpost|outposts]] and [[Settlement|settlements]]
 
* Take on contracts
* Multiple play styles: diplomacy, commerce, stealth, first-person combat and more.
* Explore with unrestricted freedom.
* Diverse settings, objectives and NPCs
* NPCs offer endless mission variety and a near infinite amount of content to enjoy
* Social hubs
* Form alliances
* Procure services and support from [[Engineers]].
* [[Personal weapons]]
* Gear: jet pack etc.
* New spacesuit
* Coordinate with teammates
* Multi-layered, tactical environment with commanders, SRVs and starships.
* No virtual reality support at launch<ref name=":12">''Frontier live stream on Twitch, June 4, 2020.''</ref>
== Roadmap ==
== Roadmap ==
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Atmospheric-Planet-Cobra--Fan-Art.png|thumb|250px|Atmospheric Planet and a Cobra]]
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Atmospheric-Planet-Cobra--Fan-Art.png|thumb|250px|Atmospheric Planet and a Cobra]]