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| ⚫ | '''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey''' is the second paid expansion for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]''. [[Frontier Developments]] has described it as the biggest update yet and a defining moment in the history of the game.<ref name=":5" /> It has been in active development since August 2018, and was officially announced on June 3, 2020.<ref name="Odyssey">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement]</ref> It is scheduled to release in early 2021.<ref name="Delay">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-01-05.543730/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (01/05)]</ref><ref name="Odyssey" /> |
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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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| ⚫ | Disembark, Commander, and leave your mark on the galaxy in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. Explore distant worlds on foot and expand the frontier of known space. Be the first to step out onto countless unique planets as you discover land untouched since time began. Elite Dangerous: Odyssey invites you to become a true pioneer.<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Disembark, Commander, and leave your mark on the galaxy in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. Explore distant worlds on foot and expand the frontier of known space. Be the first to step out onto countless unique planets as you discover land untouched since time began. Elite Dangerous: Odyssey invites you to become a true pioneer.<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement] |
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=== One Giant Leap === |
=== One Giant Leap === |
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* Multi-layered, tactical environment with commanders, SRVs and starships. |
* Multi-layered, tactical environment with commanders, SRVs and starships. |
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According to a leaked roadmap and the leaked trailer, it will feature:<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/roadmap-leaked.509196/</ref> |
According to a leaked roadmap and the leaked trailer, it will feature:<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/roadmap-leaked.509196/</ref> |
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In October 2019, [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] left a reference on the [[ARX]] website's metadata tags about cosmetics for buildings, weapons and SRVs. It was removed when people found it.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/d8r3m2/the_arx_websites_metadata_tags/ The ARX website's metadata tags (https://arx.elitedangerous.com/) contains references to customization of Buildings and multiple SRVs]</ref> |
In October 2019, [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] left a reference on the [[ARX]] website's metadata tags about cosmetics for buildings, weapons and SRVs. It was removed when people found it.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/d8r3m2/the_arx_websites_metadata_tags/ The ARX website's metadata tags (https://arx.elitedangerous.com/) contains references to customization of Buildings and multiple SRVs]</ref> |
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== Development == |
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[[File:Elite Dangerous Station Walking.png|thumb|250px|People walking in a station]] |
[[File:Elite Dangerous Station Walking.png|thumb|250px|People walking in a station]] |
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On 15 November 2019 Frontier described the new era of Elite in a Trading Statement and Roadmap Update: |
On 15 November 2019 Frontier described the new era of Elite in a Trading Statement and Roadmap Update: |
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On October 22, 2019, Community Manager Will Flanagan said:''"The team have been hard at work on the next major milestone, which you may remember we mentioned back in March as our next major paid addition to the game. They’re making fantastic progress and on schedule for release by the end of next year. We are very excited to show you what we’ve been working on. However, we can only announce the content when it’s at the right stage of development, we estimate this will be ready to talk about at some time in summer 2020, after the Fleet Carriers update. We appreciate there is a bit of a wait, but we want to make sure it is ready to be shown before making our full official announcement to the world."''<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-22-10.527123/</ref> |
On October 22, 2019, Community Manager Will Flanagan said:''"The team have been hard at work on the next major milestone, which you may remember we mentioned back in March as our next major paid addition to the game. They’re making fantastic progress and on schedule for release by the end of next year. We are very excited to show you what we’ve been working on. However, we can only announce the content when it’s at the right stage of development, we estimate this will be ready to talk about at some time in summer 2020, after the Fleet Carriers update. We appreciate there is a bit of a wait, but we want to make sure it is ready to be shown before making our full official announcement to the world."''<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-22-10.527123/</ref> |
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On June 3, 2020, less than a week before the release of the [[Fleet Carrier Update]], a trailer for the expansion containing in-engine pre-alpha footage and revealing its name as ''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'' was accidentally uploaded to the official ''Elite Dangerous'' YouTube channel. Although the trailer was swiftly removed, copies of it were captured and uploaded by fans, and Frontier Developments eventually decided to advance their announcement plans and reveal ''Odyssey'' the same day.<ref name="Odyssey" /> |
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On June 3, 2020, a trailer for the expansion was accidentally uploaded for the expansion, and shortly taken down - however, the video has been re-uploaded by other channels. The trailer shows two commanders in a Cobra Mk 3 landing on a atmospheric desert planet, following an Anaconda to a base using jump packs, and aiming their weapons at the Anaconda.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxleLJ1wjTc Elite Dangerous Odyssey Announcement Trailer]</ref> |
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File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey-Logo-1.png|ED Odyssey logo |
File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey-Logo-1.png|ED Odyssey trailer logo |
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File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png|ED Odyssey key art |
File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png|ED Odyssey key art |
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File:ED-Odyssey-Desert-Planet-Cobra-mk3.png|Desert planet and Cobra |
File:ED-Odyssey-Desert-Planet-Cobra-mk3.png|Desert planet and Cobra MkIII |
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Revision as of 01:50, 4 June 2020
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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey is the second paid expansion for Elite Dangerous. Frontier Developments has described it as the biggest update yet and a defining moment in the history of the game.[1] It has been in active development since August 2018, and was officially announced on June 3, 2020.[2] It is scheduled to release in early 2021.[3][2]
Overview
Disembark, Commander, and leave your mark on the galaxy in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. Explore distant worlds on foot and expand the frontier of known space. Be the first to step out onto countless unique planets as you discover land untouched since time began. Elite Dangerous: Odyssey invites you to become a true pioneer.[4]
One Giant Leap
See the galaxy like never before. Touch down on breathtaking planets powered by stunning new tech, soak in suns rising over unforgettable vistas, discover outposts and settlements, and explore with unrestricted freedom.[4]
Forge Your Own Path
Take on a wide variety of contracts and play your way, from diplomacy and commerce to lethal stealth and all-out combat. Diverse settings, objectives, and NPCs offer endless mission variety and a near infinite amount of content to enjoy.[4]
Assemble Your Crew
Social hubs spread throughout the galaxy give Commanders the ideal place to plan their next move. Form alliances, procure services, and even find expert support in highly coveted Engineers. These public outposts also help you acquire and upgrade weapons and gear to perfect your playing style.[4]
The Sphere of Combat
Experience intense first-person combat, kit out your character with an array of weapons and gear, and coordinate with teammates to master a multi-layered, deep, tactical environment where Commanders, SRVs and Starships converge.[4]
Features
Confirmed
These are all the confirmed features.[4]
- atmospheric landings on desert planets
- Explore planets and moons by walking in first person
- Public outposts and 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.
Leaks
According to a leaked roadmap and the leaked trailer, it will feature:[5]
- Base building
- Atmospheric landings
- First person shooter style gameplay - (space legs)
- Thargoids in the flesh
Atmospheric landings were confirmed in the released trailer for the expansion, which shows two commanders landing on a atmospheric desert planet.[4]

In October 2019, Frontier left a reference on the ARX website's metadata tags about cosmetics for buildings, weapons and SRVs. It was removed when people found it.[6]
Development

On 15 November 2019 Frontier described the new era of Elite in a Trading Statement and Roadmap Update:
"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."[7]

Frontier said on 1 March 2019:"Back in August (2018), we mentioned that the team had begun work on the next major era of Elite. We believe this will be a defining moment in the history of the game and it will be our biggest update yet."[1]
"In that post, we explained that the content was still very early in development, so we won’t be ready to announce it for a while. To give this more context, in order to realise the ambition for this update, and the size and scope of the content we wish to bring to the Elite Dangerous galaxy, we estimate this major milestone will be ready by the latter half of 2020."[1]
"As development progresses, we will share more news and announcements on features, as well as timelines regarding this upcoming content for Elite. We can understand that having a long wait for news can be frustrating, but we truly believe that this will be the single most impactful update for our community. Having a development team dedicated to this milestone is our continued and unwavering commitment to making Elite Dangerous the most authentic, ambitious, and expansive evolving space game in the world."[1]
On October 22, 2019, Community Manager Will Flanagan said:"The team have been hard at work on the next major milestone, which you may remember we mentioned back in March as our next major paid addition to the game. They’re making fantastic progress and on schedule for release by the end of next year. We are very excited to show you what we’ve been working on. However, we can only announce the content when it’s at the right stage of development, we estimate this will be ready to talk about at some time in summer 2020, after the Fleet Carriers update. We appreciate there is a bit of a wait, but we want to make sure it is ready to be shown before making our full official announcement to the world."[8]
On June 3, 2020, less than a week before the release of the Fleet Carrier Update, a trailer for the expansion containing in-engine pre-alpha footage and revealing its name as Elite Dangerous: Odyssey was accidentally uploaded to the official Elite Dangerous YouTube channel. Although the trailer was swiftly removed, copies of it were captured and uploaded by fans, and Frontier Developments eventually decided to advance their announcement plans and reveal Odyssey the same day.[2]
Videos
Gallery
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ED Odyssey trailer logo
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ED Odyssey key art
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Desert planet and Cobra MkIII
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Important Community Update (01/03)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement
- ↑ Frontier Forums: Community Update (01/05)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement
- ↑ https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/roadmap-leaked.509196/
- ↑ The ARX website's metadata tags (https://arx.elitedangerous.com/) contains references to customization of Buildings and multiple SRVs
- ↑ Frontier Trading Statement & Roadmap Update
- ↑ https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-22-10.527123/