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'''Elite Dangerous''' is the | '''Elite Dangerous''' is the massively multiplayer space epic and fourth game in the legendary [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]]. It was developed and published by [[Frontier Developments]]. The Windows PC version launched on December 16, 2014. It was partially funded via a [[Kickstarter]] campaign.<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/elite-dangerous-crowdfunding-covered-less-than-one-quarter-of-its-total-cost-creator-says/ Chalk, Andy. "Elite: Dangerous Creator Says Crowdfunding Covered Less than One-quarter of Its Total Cost." PC Gamer, 11 Sept. 2014. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.]</ref> The Mac version was released on May 12, 2015.<ref>https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/05/elite-dangerous-now-available-for-macs-both-direct-and-on-steam/</ref> The Xbox One version launched on October 6, 2015<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/elite-dangerous-xbox-one-release-date-revealed/1100-6430369/ Hussain, Tamoor. "Elite: Dangerous Xbox One Release Date Revealed." GameSpot, 8 Sept. 2015.]</ref> and the PlayStation 4 version on June 27, 2017.<ref>https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/05/16/elite-dangerous-touches-down-on-ps4-june-27/</ref> | ||
New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] spacecraft and a small sum of [[Credits]]. They are able to [[Trader|trade]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty-hunt]], [[Miner|mine]], [[Explorer|explore]], and [[salvage]] their way to wealth and fame. | New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] spacecraft and a small sum of [[Credits]]. They are able to [[Trader|trade]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty-hunt]], [[Miner|mine]], [[Explorer|explore]], and [[salvage]] their way to wealth and fame. | ||
Elite Dangerous brings a modern look and new features to the Elite franchise. It's the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a | Elite Dangerous brings a modern look and new features to the Elite franchise. It's the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale Milky Way [[galaxy]] based on real scientific principles, current scientific data and theories. It's groundbreaking in that the galaxy is based on a lot of hard science with all sorts of star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way galaxy and it's rich enough to plot the night sky.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw</ref> It's also one of the first major titles to offer full virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe, and every player on every platform affects the same shared galaxy with an interactive overarching narrative via the [[Background Simulation|background simulation]]. | ||
Iconic features of the classic Elite games have been updated for Elite Dangerous such as the [[Coriolis]] station and [[Cobra Mk III]]. The Coriolis was the first station updated for Elite Dangerous' modern visual character. Many [[ships]] are based on the classic, polygonal shapes of [[Elite]]. Thus Elite Dangerous continues the rich heritage of the Elite series.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | Iconic features of the classic Elite games have been updated for Elite Dangerous such as the [[Coriolis]] station and [[Cobra Mk III]]. The Coriolis was the first station updated for Elite Dangerous' modern visual character. Many [[ships]] are based on the classic, polygonal shapes of [[Elite]]. Thus Elite Dangerous continues the rich heritage of the Elite series.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | ||
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Elite Dangerous builds upon the legacy and foundations of the previous Elite games, and aims to expand it to a modern context while adding new features that have never before been seen in the [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]]. The [[Elite Dangerous FAQ]] has additional information. | Elite Dangerous builds upon the legacy and foundations of the previous Elite games, and aims to expand it to a modern context while adding new features that have never before been seen in the [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]]. The [[Elite Dangerous FAQ]] has additional information. | ||
* The vast | * The vast 1:1 scale [[galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]] is based on real scientific principles, current scientific data and theories. It's created using a mix of [[Procedural Generation|procedural generation]] and artist direction. There are around 400 billion star systems. More information in [[Elite Dangerous#Realistic Astrophysics and Scale|Realistic Astrophysics and Scale]]. | ||
* An immersive, evolving [[galaxy]] with dynamic society, economy and stories, allowing pilots to join each other and together change the story of the Milky Way. | * An immersive, evolving [[galaxy]] with dynamic society, economy and stories, allowing pilots to join each other and together change the story of the Milky Way. | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[roles]]. | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[roles]]. | ||
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Elite Dangerous has a | Elite Dangerous has a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the [[galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]] which evolves in real-time. The galaxy is based on real scientific principles, current scientific data and theories. | ||
As players explore, different factions will spread to further star systems, colonize planets and build space [[Station|stations]]. Players can participate in this process by completing missions for a particular [[Minor Factions|minor faction]] to increase their [[influence]] in a particular system. This can eventually lead to wars. Players can continue to help their chosen faction by participating in them. In addition to war, players can also influence minor factions in star systems in other ways such as by causing an economic boom. | |||
New stations are slowly built in real time. These events create opportunities for players like [[Community Goals]]. The resources and workers required for building need to be transported to the site, which becomes a prime target for piracy and increases the demand for bounty hunting. | New stations are slowly built in real time. These events create opportunities for players like [[Community Goals]]. The resources and workers required for building need to be transported to the site, which becomes a prime target for piracy and increases the demand for bounty hunting. | ||
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Elite Dangerous is set in a procedurally generated [[ galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]] with approximately 400 billion star systems. | Elite Dangerous is set in a procedurally generated [[ galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]] with approximately 400 billion star systems. | ||
* The vast | * The vast 1:1 scale [[galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]] is based on real scientific principles, current scientific data and theories. It's created using a mix of [[Procedural Generation|procedural generation]] and artist direction. | ||
* Around 400 billion [[Star Systems|star systems]] according to current scientific theories of star system formation with planets and moons that orbit and rotate. It includes well known systems like [[Sol]] and [[Alpha Centauri]]. Some systems have multiple [[stars]]. | * Around 400 billion [[Star Systems|star systems]] according to current scientific theories of star system formation with planets and moons that orbit and rotate. It includes well known systems like [[Sol]] and [[Alpha Centauri]]. Some systems have multiple [[stars]]. | ||
* Groundbreaking in that it's based on a lot of hard science with all sorts of star surveys that are fixed and merged to for the first time in gaming history compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way galaxy and it's rich enough to plot the night sky.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw</ref> | * Groundbreaking in that it's based on a lot of hard science with all sorts of star surveys that are fixed and merged to for the first time in gaming history compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way galaxy and it's rich enough to plot the night sky.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw</ref> | ||