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These are post-launch additions and changes. | These are post-launch additions and changes. | ||
=== Update | === Update 2 <ref name="July2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-2-july.586703/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 2 - July]</ref> === | ||
=== Update 6<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-6.586906/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Update 6]</ref> === | |||
**The [[Camera suite]] is updated with a collision detection system, and instances of blackout intersections are reduced.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/camera-suite-improvements-update-notes.586829/ Frontier Forums: Camera Suite Improvements: Update Notes]</ref> | **The [[Camera suite]] is updated with a collision detection system, and instances of blackout intersections are reduced.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/camera-suite-improvements-update-notes.586829/ Frontier Forums: Camera Suite Improvements: Update Notes]</ref> | ||
**Military [[Settlement]]s gain "Enforcer" personnel armed with the [[Karma L-6]] to better defend against [[SRV]]s. | **Military [[Settlement]]s gain "Enforcer" personnel armed with the [[Karma L-6]] to better defend against [[SRV]]s. | ||
**New "''Ultra+''" terrain quality setting added - recommended for top-end GPUs. (Note: this replaced the "ULTRAFORQUALITY" setting). | |||
=== Update 7<ref name="DU3">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/developer-update-3-august.589045/ Frontier Forums: Developer Update 3 - August]</ref> === | ===Update 7<ref name="DU3">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/developer-update-3-august.589045/ Frontier Forums: Developer Update 3 - August]</ref>=== | ||
**[[Conflict Zone (On Foot)|Conflict Zones]] gain more anti-ship defence turrets, which On Foot players can optionally disable. | ** [[Conflict Zone (On Foot)|Conflict Zones]] gain more anti-ship defence turrets, which On Foot players can optionally disable. | ||
**[[Apex Interstellar Transport]] shuttles can be redirected mid-flight to return to the departure point or divert to another destination if there is sufficient fuel. | ** [[Apex Interstellar Transport]] shuttles can be redirected mid-flight to return to the departure point or divert to another destination if there is sufficient fuel. | ||
**[[Outfitting#Module Storage|Module storage limit]] is increased from 120 to 200. | ** [[Outfitting#Module Storage|Module storage limit]] is increased from 120 to 200. | ||
**[[Galaxy Map]] bookmark limit is increased from 100 to 200. | **[[Galaxy Map]] bookmark limit is increased from 100 to 200. | ||
=== Update 8<ref name="July2" /><ref name="DU3" /><ref name="DU4">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-4-september.590570/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 4 - September]</ref><ref name="OU8">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-8-notes.592174/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Update 8 Notes]</ref> === | ===Update 8<ref name="July2" /><ref name="DU3" /><ref name="DU4">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-4-september.590570/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 4 - September]</ref><ref name="OU8">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-8-notes.592174/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Update 8 Notes]</ref>=== | ||
**[[Multicrew]] player cap is increased from 3 to 4. | **[[Multicrew]] player cap is increased from 3 to 4. | ||
***The following ships gain a 4th pilot seat: [[Alliance Crusader]], [[Anaconda]], [[Beluga Liner]], [[Federal Corvette]], [[Imperial Cutter]], [[Type-9 Heavy]], [[Type-10 Defender]]. | *** The following ships gain a 4th pilot seat: [[Alliance Crusader]], [[Anaconda]], [[Beluga Liner]], [[Federal Corvette]], [[Imperial Cutter]], [[Type-9 Heavy]], [[Type-10 Defender]]. | ||
**4 new [[Engineers]] with Pilot Equipment modifications are added to the [[Colonia Region]]. | ** 4 new [[Engineers]] with Pilot Equipment modifications are added to the [[Colonia Region]]. | ||
**[[On Foot]] mission variety and objectives are increased. | ** [[On Foot]] mission variety and objectives are increased. | ||
**Horizons Flight Suit and Outfit [[Livery|cosmetics]] are made compatible for Odyssey suits. | **Horizons Flight Suit and Outfit [[Livery|cosmetics]] are made compatible for Odyssey suits. | ||
**[[Concourse]]s are added to all Flight Operations Carrier [[Megaship]]s ([[Wells-class Carrier]]s) except [[Rescue Vessel]]s. | **[[Concourse]]s are added to all Flight Operations Carrier [[Megaship]]s ([[Wells-class Carrier]]s) except [[Rescue Vessel]]s. | ||
***Megaship Concourses contain a new function: Escape Pods. These allow players to directly enter [[Redeployment]] from a Megaship in rare situations where they cannot access their personal ships. | *** Megaship Concourses contain a new function: Escape Pods. These allow players to directly enter [[Redeployment]] from a Megaship in rare situations where they cannot access their personal ships. | ||
**[[Emotes]] are added, allowing On Foot players to make the following gestures: Wave, Applaud, Point, Agree, Disagree, Stop, Go, and Salute. Emotes are context-sensitive and can be directed to other players. | **[[Emotes]] are added, allowing On Foot players to make the following gestures: Wave, Applaud, Point, Agree, Disagree, Stop, Go, and Salute. Emotes are context-sensitive and can be directed to other players. | ||
=== Update 9<ref name="DU5">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-5-october.592282/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 5 - October]</ref><ref name="Arf">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/arfs-holiday-message.594772/ Frontier Forums: Arf's Holiday Message]</ref><ref name="OU9">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-9-notes.595180/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey | Update 9 Notes]</ref> === | ===Update 9<ref name="DU5">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-5-october.592282/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 5 - October]</ref><ref name="Arf">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/arfs-holiday-message.594772/ Frontier Forums: Arf's Holiday Message]</ref><ref name="OU9">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-9-notes.595180/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey | Update 9 Notes]</ref>=== | ||
**The [[Scorpion]] [[SRV]]. | **The [[Scorpion]] [[SRV]]. | ||
**Five Multi Limpet Controller modules, which combine multiple Limpet Controller types into one module, but at the cost of overall efficiency compared to high-rated individual [[Limpet Controller]]s. | **Five Multi Limpet Controller modules, which combine multiple Limpet Controller types into one module, but at the cost of overall efficiency compared to high-rated individual [[Limpet Controller]]s. | ||
***[[Mining Multi Limpet Controller]] | ***[[Mining Multi Limpet Controller]] | ||
***[[Operations Multi Limpet Controller]] | ***[[Operations Multi Limpet Controller]] | ||
***[[Rescue Multi Limpet Controller]] | ***[[Rescue Multi Limpet Controller]] | ||
***[[Universal Multi Limpet Controller]] | ***[[Universal Multi Limpet Controller]] | ||
***[[Xeno Multi Limpet Controller]] | *** [[Xeno Multi Limpet Controller]] | ||
**Further improvements to On Foot mission variety and objectives. | **Further improvements to On Foot mission variety and objectives. | ||
***Mission provider NPCs added to settlements. | ***Mission provider NPCs added to settlements. | ||
***On Foot NPCs added to points of interest outside settlements to facilitate new mission and encounter scenarios. | ***On Foot NPCs added to points of interest outside settlements to facilitate new mission and encounter scenarios. | ||
**The cargo capacity of the [[Scarab]] SRV is increased from 2 tonnes to 4 tonnes. | **The cargo capacity of the [[Scarab]] SRV is increased from 2 tonnes to 4 tonnes. | ||
=== Update 10<ref name="OU10">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-10-odyssey-and-horizons.597956/ Frontier Forums: Update 10 - Odyssey and Horizons]</ref> === | ===Update 10<ref name="OU10">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-10-odyssey-and-horizons.597956/ Frontier Forums: Update 10 - Odyssey and Horizons]</ref>=== | ||
**Changes to minor faction behavior and faction state behavior. | **Changes to minor faction behavior and faction state behavior. | ||
***The Pirate Attack faction state no longer trigger in systems where only Anarchy factions are present. | ***The Pirate Attack faction state no longer trigger in systems where only Anarchy factions are present. | ||
***Weapon commodities become legal when a Pirate Attack is active in a system. | ***Weapon commodities become legal when a Pirate Attack is active in a system. | ||
***Local Anarchy factions no longer gain influence when a Pirate Attack is active. | ***Local Anarchy factions no longer gain influence when a Pirate Attack is active. | ||
***Anarchy factions no longer have security states. | *** Anarchy factions no longer have security states. | ||
***''Odyssey'' settlements controlled by Anarchy factions prefer to export illegal commodities. | ***''Odyssey'' settlements controlled by Anarchy factions prefer to export illegal commodities. | ||
***When the faction controlling a station enters the Civil Unrest state, the [[Black Market]] service now becomes available. | ***When the faction controlling a station enters the Civil Unrest state, the [[Black Market]] service now becomes available. | ||
***Buying and selling specific commodities is more beneficial for a faction's influence if those commodities have a high supply/demand rating at the station where they are sold. | ***Buying and selling specific commodities is more beneficial for a faction's influence if those commodities have a high supply/demand rating at the station where they are sold. | ||
=== Update 11<ref name="OU11">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-patch-notes.600732/ Frontier Forums: Update 11 Patch Notes]</ref> === | ===Update 11<ref name="OU11">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-patch-notes.600732/ Frontier Forums: Update 11 Patch Notes]</ref>=== | ||
**[[Concourse]]s are added to [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carriers]]. | **[[Concourse]]s are added to [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carriers]]. | ||
**A new "Protect" mission type that involves defending against criminals who are attacking delivery routes. | **A new "Protect" mission type that involves defending against criminals who are attacking delivery routes. | ||
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**While On Foot, pilots can sit on chairs in Concourses and elsewhere. | **While On Foot, pilots can sit on chairs in Concourses and elsewhere. | ||
=== Update 12 === | ===Update 12 === | ||
''May 2222'' | ''May 2222'' | ||
* A new mission variant | *A new mission variant | ||
* Stability | *Stability | ||
* Optimisation | *Optimisation | ||
=== Update 13 === | ===Update 13=== | ||
''August 2022'' | ''August 2022'' | ||
* Narrative content | *Narrative content | ||
* Stability | *Stability | ||
* Optimisation | *Optimisation | ||
=== Update 14 === | ===Update 14=== | ||
''November 2022'' | ''November 2022'' | ||
* Next major narrative phase | *Next major narrative phase | ||
* Stability | *Stability | ||
=== Update 15 === | ===Update 15=== | ||
Update 15 is set to build upon the narrative and unlock the next major stage of the Thargoid War.<ref name=":1" /> The update will release in May.<ref name=":1" /> A major rework of a longstanding feature is still being investigated. Plans will be shared towards the end of 2023.<ref name=":1" /> | Update 15 is set to build upon the narrative and unlock the next major stage of the Thargoid War.<ref name=":1" /> The update will release in May.<ref name=":1" /> A major rework of a longstanding feature is still being investigated. Plans will be shared towards the end of 2023.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
=== Update 18 === | ===Update 18=== | ||
''February 2024'' | ''February 2024'' | ||
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[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-04 Update 18.04] changed the intro cinematic from Odyssey to the new logo from 2024 with game footage inside the letters. | [https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-04 Update 18.04] changed the intro cinematic from Odyssey to the new logo from 2024 with game footage inside the letters. | ||
=== Update 19 === | ===Update 19=== | ||
''Summer 2024'' | ''Summer 2024'' | ||
A full rework of the [[Powerplay]] system aka Powerplay 2.<ref name=":11" /> | A full rework of the [[Powerplay]] system aka Powerplay 2.<ref name=":11" /> | ||
=== New Ships === | ===New Ships === | ||
At least 4 new variant ships with new looks and capabilities in 2024. Such as the [[Python MkII]].<ref name=":11" /> | At least 4 new variant ships with new looks and capabilities in 2024. Such as the [[Python MkII]].<ref name=":11" /> | ||
=== Brand-new feature === | ===Brand-new feature=== | ||
''Winter 2024'' | ''Winter 2024'' | ||
A brand-new feature as a new addition to the core gameplay for ED to be released before the end of 2024.<ref name=":11" /> | A brand-new feature as a new addition to the core gameplay for ED to be released before the end of 2024.<ref name=":11" /> | ||
== Alpha == | ==Alpha== | ||
[[File:Odyssey alpha schedule.png|thumb|right|250px|The initial roadmap for ''Odyssey'' alpha phases]] | [[File:Odyssey alpha schedule.png|thumb|right|250px|The initial roadmap for ''Odyssey'' alpha phases]] | ||
The ''ED: Odyssey'' PC alpha ran from March 29, 2021 to May 5, 2021.<ref name="Mission" /><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-alpha-extension.573060/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Alpha Extension]</ref> Access to the alpha could be obtained through purchasing the ''Odyssey'' Deluxe Alpha edition or owning the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]]. Over the course of the alpha, ''Odyssey'' features were introduced incrementally in order to focus community feedback.<ref name="Delay2" /> | The ''ED: Odyssey'' PC alpha ran from March 29, 2021 to May 5, 2021.<ref name="Mission" /><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-alpha-extension.573060/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Alpha Extension]</ref> Access to the alpha could be obtained through purchasing the ''Odyssey'' Deluxe Alpha edition or owning the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]]. Over the course of the alpha, ''Odyssey'' features were introduced incrementally in order to focus community feedback.<ref name="Delay2" /> | ||
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**All base game features were enabled to test their compatibility with ''Odyssey'' features. [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carriers]] were enabled belatedly on April 30. | **All base game features were enabled to test their compatibility with ''Odyssey'' features. [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carriers]] were enabled belatedly on April 30. | ||
== Compatibility == | ==Compatibility== | ||
[[File:Odyssey compatibility chart 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Horizons/Odyssey compatibility]] | [[File:Odyssey compatibility chart 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Horizons/Odyssey compatibility]] | ||
''Elite Dangerous'' was updated to reunite both branches of the game. ''Odyssey'' and ''Horizons'' players can instance with each other, though ''Horizons'' players cannot land on planets with tenuous atmospheres because they are not able to obtain the required [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]. However, ''Horizons'' players can experience the graphical update and planet-generation improvements in ''Odyssey''.<ref name="Compat1">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/horizons-odyssey-compatibility.574677/ Frontier Forums: Horizons / Odyssey Compatibility]</ref><ref name="Compat1A">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/horizons-odyssey-compatibility.574677/page-5#post-9155372 Frontier Forums: Horizons / Odyssey Compatibility, post #96]</ref> | ''Elite Dangerous'' was updated to reunite both branches of the game. ''Odyssey'' and ''Horizons'' players can instance with each other, though ''Horizons'' players cannot land on planets with tenuous atmospheres because they are not able to obtain the required [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]. However, ''Horizons'' players can experience the graphical update and planet-generation improvements in ''Odyssey''.<ref name="Compat1">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/horizons-odyssey-compatibility.574677/ Frontier Forums: Horizons / Odyssey Compatibility]</ref><ref name="Compat1A">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/horizons-odyssey-compatibility.574677/page-5#post-9155372 Frontier Forums: Horizons / Odyssey Compatibility, post #96]</ref> | ||
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[[File:ED Horizons Odyssey 4.0 Features.png|thumb|250x250px|ED Horizons and Odyssey Features]] | [[File:ED Horizons Odyssey 4.0 Features.png|thumb|250x250px|ED Horizons and Odyssey Features]] | ||
Update 13 for Odyssey was released on 9 August 2022.<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-13-narrative-and-access-40 Update 13, Narrative and Access to 4.0.] - August 3, 2022</ref> It featured the conclusion of the Azimuth Saga and related gameplay scenarios for both Horizons and Odyssey owners.<ref name=":0" /> Since then game development has been aligned for the post-Odyssey 4.0+ codebase to modernize content delivery and improve the scope and quality of various elements.<ref name=":0" /> Subsequent narrative and gameplay elements will only be available on the PC version 4.0+.<ref name=":0" /> Narrative phases with on-foot gameplay will require Odyssey 4.0+.<ref name=":0" /> | Update 13 for Odyssey was released on 9 August 2022.<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-13-narrative-and-access-40 Update 13, Narrative and Access to 4.0.] - August 3, 2022</ref> It featured the conclusion of the Azimuth Saga and related gameplay scenarios for both Horizons and Odyssey owners.<ref name=":0" /> Since then game development has been aligned for the post-Odyssey 4.0+ codebase to modernize content delivery and improve the scope and quality of various elements.<ref name=":0" /> Subsequent narrative and gameplay elements will only be available on the PC version 4.0+.<ref name=":0" /> Narrative phases with on-foot gameplay will require Odyssey 4.0+.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Editions == | ==Editions== | ||
''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'' was made available in two editions on PC.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/commander-this-is-ground-control.560656/ Frontier Forums: Commander, this is Ground Control]</ref> | ''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'' was made available in two editions on PC.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/commander-this-is-ground-control.560656/ Frontier Forums: Commander, this is Ground Control]</ref> | ||
*'''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey''' (PC) | * '''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey''' (PC) | ||
**£29.99/$39.99/34.99EUR/₽2,900<ref name="FDStore">[https://www.frontierstore.net/rub/games/elite-dangerous-cat.html Frontier Store: Elite Dangerous]</ref>/₽725<ref name="retail">Steam or Epic Games</ref> | **£29.99/$39.99/34.99EUR/₽2,900<ref name="FDStore">[https://www.frontierstore.net/rub/games/elite-dangerous-cat.html Frontier Store: Elite Dangerous]</ref>/₽725<ref name="retail">Steam or Epic Games</ref> | ||
**Includes the ''Odyssey'' expansion | **Includes the ''Odyssey'' expansion | ||
**Pre-orders include the exclusive "Pioneer" suit skin | **Pre-orders include the exclusive "Pioneer" suit skin | ||
*'''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Deluxe Alpha Expansion''' (PC) | * '''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Deluxe Alpha Expansion''' (PC) | ||
**£39.99/$54.99/46.99EUR/₽3,900<ref name="FDStore" />/₽1035<ref name="retail" /> | **£39.99/$54.99/46.99EUR/₽3,900<ref name="FDStore" />/₽1035<ref name="retail" /> | ||
**Pre-order only. Includes the ''Odyssey'' expansion, the exclusive "Pioneer" suit skin, the Official Digital Soundtrack, and access to the ''Odyssey'' pre-release alpha version<br /> | **Pre-order only. Includes the ''Odyssey'' expansion, the exclusive "Pioneer" suit skin, the Official Digital Soundtrack, and access to the ''Odyssey'' pre-release alpha version<br /> | ||
== Development == | ==Development== | ||
[[File:ED-Odyssey-base-arrive-concept.jpg|thumb|250px|Base arrive concept art]] | [[File:ED-Odyssey-base-arrive-concept.jpg|thumb|250px|Base arrive concept art]] | ||
Development of ''Odyssey'' started in August 2018 and was officially announced on 3 June 2020.<ref name="Odyssey" /> | Development of ''Odyssey'' started in August 2018 and was officially announced on 3 June 2020.<ref name="Odyssey" /> | ||
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[[File:ED-Odyssey-bar-area-concept.jpg|thumb|250px|Bar concept art]] | [[File:ED-Odyssey-bar-area-concept.jpg|thumb|250px|Bar concept art]] | ||
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."''<ref name=":5"/>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/479122-Important-Community-Update-(01-03) Frontier Forums: Important Community Update (01/03)] | 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."''<ref name=":5" />[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/479122-Important-Community-Update-(01-03) Frontier Forums: Important Community Update (01/03)] | ||
</ref> | <nowiki></ref></nowiki> | ||
''"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."''<ref name=":5"/> | ''"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."''<ref name=":5" /> | ||
''"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."''<ref name=":5"/> | ''"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."''<ref name=":5" /> | ||
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/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (22/10)]</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/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (22/10)]</ref> | ||
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On 3 June 2020, less than a week before the release of the [[Fleet Carriers 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" /> | On 3 June 2020, less than a week before the release of the [[Fleet Carriers 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" /> | ||
== Launch == | ==Launch == | ||
''Odyssey'' was originally scheduled to release simultaneously on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in December 2020. However, development suffered from the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom|COVID-19 pandemic]] and was delayed to early 2021.<ref name="Delay1">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-01-05.543730/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (01/05)]</ref> COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom delayed the release a second time. The PC version of ''Odyssey'' finally launched on 19 May 2021.<ref name="Delay2" /><ref name="OdysseyPC Patch" /> | ''Odyssey'' was originally scheduled to release simultaneously on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in December 2020. However, development suffered from the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom|COVID-19 pandemic]] and was delayed to early 2021.<ref name="Delay1">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-01-05.543730/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (01/05)]</ref> COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom delayed the release a second time. The PC version of ''Odyssey'' finally launched on 19 May 2021.<ref name="Delay2" /><ref name="OdysseyPC Patch" /> | ||
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==Post-launch support== | ==Post-launch support== | ||
=== Fixes and updates === | ===Fixes and updates=== | ||
Frontier Developments released a series of updates and hotfixes in the weeks after the ''Odyssey'' launch to correct the large number of issues reported by players, and address feedback about ways to improve ''Odyssey'' features and changes.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-optimisation-performance-and-ui-galaxy-system-map-feedback.578093/ Frontier Forums: Optimisation/Performance and UI Feedback]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/npcz7y/what_obsidian_ants_video_gets_right_and_this/ reddit: What Obsidian Ant's Video Gets Right, and this community gets wrong.]</ref> A roadmap of patches was provided for the month of June 2021, ending with Update 5.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-roadmap.580527/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous | Odyssey: Roadmap]</ref> From there, Frontier planned to turn its focus to the rollout of ''Odyssey'' on consoles, but would continue to provide improvements to the PC version.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-1.584162/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 1 - June]</ref> | Frontier Developments released a series of updates and hotfixes in the weeks after the ''Odyssey'' launch to correct the large number of issues reported by players, and address feedback about ways to improve ''Odyssey'' features and changes.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-optimisation-performance-and-ui-galaxy-system-map-feedback.578093/ Frontier Forums: Optimisation/Performance and UI Feedback]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/npcz7y/what_obsidian_ants_video_gets_right_and_this/ reddit: What Obsidian Ant's Video Gets Right, and this community gets wrong.]</ref> A roadmap of patches was provided for the month of June 2021, ending with Update 5.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-roadmap.580527/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous | Odyssey: Roadmap]</ref> From there, Frontier planned to turn its focus to the rollout of ''Odyssey'' on consoles, but would continue to provide improvements to the PC version.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-1.584162/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 1 - June]</ref> | ||
On July 12, 2021, Frontier reiterated its post-launch priorities for ''Odyssey'', explaining that they had decided to focus on further improvements to the PC version, and push the console release back indefinitely until the PC version had reached an acceptable state. More patches for the PC version were planned for the remainder of 2021, beginning with Update 6.<ref name="Forwards">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-going-forwards.585652/ Frontier Forums: Odyssey Going Forwards]</ref> It was confirmed on July 26 that beginning with Update 6, small content additions and gameplay changes were also planned for future ''Odyssey'' updates.<ref name="July2" /> | On July 12, 2021, Frontier reiterated its post-launch priorities for ''Odyssey'', explaining that they had decided to focus on further improvements to the PC version, and push the console release back indefinitely until the PC version had reached an acceptable state. More patches for the PC version were planned for the remainder of 2021, beginning with Update 6.<ref name="Forwards">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-going-forwards.585652/ Frontier Forums: Odyssey Going Forwards]</ref> It was confirmed on July 26 that beginning with Update 6, small content additions and gameplay changes were also planned for future ''Odyssey'' updates.<ref name="July2" /> | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-1.578613/ Odyssey Update 1] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-1.578613/ Odyssey Update 1] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-1-1.578754/ Odyssey Update 1.1] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-1-1.578754/ Odyssey Update 1.1] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-2-horizons-update.580194/ Odyssey Update 2] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-2-horizons-update.580194/ Odyssey Update 2] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-2-01.580298/ Odyssey Update 2.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-2-01.580298/ Odyssey Update 2.01] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-3.581500/ Odyssey Update 3] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-3.581500/ Odyssey Update 3] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-3-01-horizons-update.581717/ Odyssey Update 3.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-3-01-horizons-update.581717/ Odyssey Update 3.01] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-4.582593/ Odyssey Update 4] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-4.582593/ Odyssey Update 4] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-5.584271/ Odyssey Update 5] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-5.584271/ Odyssey Update 5] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-6.586906/ Odyssey Update 6] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-6.586906/ Odyssey Update 6] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-6-01.587344/ Odyssey Update 6.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-6-01.587344/ Odyssey Update 6.01] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-7-notes.590083/ Odyssey Update 7] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-7-notes.590083/ Odyssey Update 7] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-7-01-and-horizons-update-pc-only.590283/ Odyssey Update 7.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-7-01-and-horizons-update-pc-only.590283/ Odyssey Update 7.01] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-8-notes.592174/ Odyssey Update 8] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-8-notes.592174/ Odyssey Update 8] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-8-01-notes.592315/ Odyssey Update 8.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-8-01-notes.592315/ Odyssey Update 8.01] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-fix-for-noticable-reports-of-performance-stuttering-at-settlements-and-pois.592787/ Odyssey Update 8.03] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-fix-for-noticable-reports-of-performance-stuttering-at-settlements-and-pois.592787/ Odyssey Update 8.03] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-9-notes.595180/ Odyssey Update 9] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-9-notes.595180/ Odyssey Update 9] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-9-01-patch-notes.595714/ Odyssey Update 9.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-9-01-patch-notes.595714/ Odyssey Update 9.01] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-horizons-odyssey-update-16-12-2021-notes.595955/ Odyssey Update 9.02] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-horizons-odyssey-update-16-12-2021-notes.595955/ Odyssey Update 9.02] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-horizons-hotfix-11-01-2022-for-pc-console-notes.597318/ Odyssey Update 9.03] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-horizons-hotfix-11-01-2022-for-pc-console-notes.597318/ Odyssey Update 9.03] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-10-odyssey-and-horizons.597956/ Odyssey Update 10] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-10-odyssey-and-horizons.597956/ Odyssey Update 10] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/incoming-elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-10-01.598174/ Odyssey Update 10.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/incoming-elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-10-01.598174/ Odyssey Update 10.01] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-10-02-03-02-2022.598507/ Odyssey Update 10.02] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-10-02-03-02-2022.598507/ Odyssey Update 10.02] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-10-03-14-02-2022.599086/ Odyssey Update 10.03] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-10-03-14-02-2022.599086/ Odyssey Update 10.03] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-patch-notes.600732/ Odyssey Update 11] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-patch-notes.600732/ Odyssey Update 11] | ||
**[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-horizons-hotfix-11-01-2022-for-pc-console-notes.597318/ Odyssey Update 11.01] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-horizons-hotfix-11-01-2022-for-pc-console-notes.597318/ Odyssey Update 11.01] | ||
**[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-1-patch-notes.601288/ Odyssey Update 11.1] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-1-patch-notes.601288/ Odyssey Update 11.1] | ||
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*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/4-0-now-live.608146/ 4.0 | Now Live] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/4-0-now-live.608146/ 4.0 | Now Live] | ||
**[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-1.576023/ 4.0.0 Hotfix 1] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-1.576023/ 4.0.0 Hotfix 1] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-2.576522/ 4.0.0 Hotfix 2] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-2.576522/ 4.0.0 Hotfix 2] | ||
** [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-3.578025/ 4.0.0 Hotfix 3] | **[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-3.578025/ 4.0.0 Hotfix 3] | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-14-release-notes Odyssey Update 14] | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-14-release-notes Odyssey Update 14] | ||
**[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-1401 Update 14.01] | **[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-1401 Update 14.01] | ||
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**[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-04 Update 18.04] | **[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-04 Update 18.04] | ||
=== Developer Updates and clarification posts === | ===Developer Updates and clarification posts=== | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-bgs-and-crime-details.575842/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey BGS and crime details - May 2021] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-bgs-and-crime-details.575842/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey BGS and crime details - May 2021] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-1-june.584162/ Development Update 1 - June 2021] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-1-june.584162/ Development Update 1 - June 2021] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-2-july.586703/ Development Update 2 - July 2021] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-2-july.586703/ Development Update 2 - July 2021] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/developer-update-3-august.589045/ Developer Update 3 - August 2021] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/developer-update-3-august.589045/ Developer Update 3 - August 2021] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-updates-to-powerplay-in-update-7.590030/ Updates to Powerplay In Update 7 - September 2021] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-updates-to-powerplay-in-update-7.590030/ Updates to Powerplay In Update 7 - September 2021] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-4-september.590570/ Development Update 4 - September 2021] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-4-september.590570/ Development Update 4 - September 2021] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-5-october.592282/ Development Update 5 - October 2021] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-update-5-october.592282/ Development Update 5 - October 2021] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Console Update - March 2022] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Console Update - March 2022] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-transfers-and-2022-updates.603032/ Console Profile Transfers and 2022 Updates] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-transfers-and-2022-updates.603032/ Console Profile Transfers and 2022 Updates] | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-14-and-beyond-live-and-legacy-modes Update 14 and Beyond: Live and Legacy Modes] | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-14-and-beyond-live-and-legacy-modes Update 14 and Beyond: Live and Legacy Modes] | ||
*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-exobiology-rank-threshold-rebalance-information.611830/ Elite Dangerous Exobiology Rank Threshold Rebalance Information] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-exobiology-rank-threshold-rebalance-information.611830/ Elite Dangerous Exobiology Rank Threshold Rebalance Information] | ||
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*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/2024-year-ahead 2024 - The Year Ahead] | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/2024-year-ahead 2024 - The Year Ahead] | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/titan-combat-rewards-changes Titan Combat Rewards Changes] | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/titan-combat-rewards-changes Titan Combat Rewards Changes] | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/taranis-update-and-titan-arx-reward-clarification Taranis Update and Titan Arx Reward Clarification] | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/taranis-update-and-titan-arx-reward-clarification Taranis Update and Titan Arx Reward Clarification] | ||
*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/titan-war-known-issue.623890/ Titan War Known Issue] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/titan-war-known-issue.623890/ Titan War Known Issue] | ||
*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/titan-war-leigong-rewards.623983/ Titan War - Leigong Rewards] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/titan-war-leigong-rewards.623983/ Titan War - Leigong Rewards] | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/python-mk-ii-updates-gamestore Python Mk II & Updates to the Gamestore] - April 2024 | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/python-mk-ii-updates-gamestore Python Mk II & Updates to the Gamestore] - April 2024 | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/engineering-and-pre-built-ships Engineering and Pre-Built Ships] - April 2024 | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/engineering-and-pre-built-ships Engineering and Pre-Built Ships] - April 2024 | ||
=== Console Profile Transfer Portal === | ===Console Profile Transfer Portal=== | ||
The introduction of Live and Legacy modes required the developers to [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-copy-process-live-now.608037/ pause the Console Profile Transfer Portal] in November 2022. However, the portal to transfer console Commander profiles (PlayStation and Xbox) to PC will be reopened on 3 April 2023.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-console-profile-transfer-portal-information.615343/ Frontier Forums: The Console Profile Transfer Portal | Information] - March 23, 2023</ref> This [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-console-profile-transfer-portal.615343/ forum post] shows which elements of a console profile will be transferred.<ref name=":1">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-15-the-upcoming-feature-rework-and-more.615342/ Frontier Forums: Update 15, the Upcoming Feature Rework and More]</ref> The [https://user.frontierstore.net/user/transfer/login-origin Console Profile Transfer Portal Re-Opened] on April 3, 2023. | The introduction of Live and Legacy modes required the developers to [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-copy-process-live-now.608037/ pause the Console Profile Transfer Portal] in November 2022. However, the portal to transfer console Commander profiles (PlayStation and Xbox) to PC will be reopened on 3 April 2023.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-console-profile-transfer-portal-information.615343/ Frontier Forums: The Console Profile Transfer Portal | Information] - March 23, 2023</ref> This [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-console-profile-transfer-portal.615343/ forum post] shows which elements of a console profile will be transferred.<ref name=":1">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-15-the-upcoming-feature-rework-and-more.615342/ Frontier Forums: Update 15, the Upcoming Feature Rework and More]</ref> The [https://user.frontierstore.net/user/transfer/login-origin Console Profile Transfer Portal Re-Opened] on April 3, 2023. | ||
== Roadmap == | ==Roadmap== | ||
[[File:ED Odyssey Roadmap 2022.png|thumb|Odyssey Roadmap for 2022]] | [[File:ED Odyssey Roadmap 2022.png|thumb|Odyssey Roadmap for 2022]] | ||
On May 4, 2022, Frontier released a top-level roadmap for 2022. The three focuses are launching the next phase of the narrative, stability and optimisation with 3 updates. Within the narrative, human space balances on the precipice as tension mounts within the bubble. The Azimuth Saga will conclude in a grand finale event, the consequences of which will mark the beginning of the next stage of the Elite story in Update 14. Meanwhile, updates 12 and 13 will largely focus on quality-of-life changes, stability and optimisation. Work has also begun on a major feature overhaul for 2023 that will be discussed later this year. Additional game content will be revealed once it is confirmed.<ref name=":10" /> | On May 4, 2022, Frontier released a top-level roadmap for 2022. The three focuses are launching the next phase of the narrative, stability and optimisation with 3 updates. Within the narrative, human space balances on the precipice as tension mounts within the bubble. The Azimuth Saga will conclude in a grand finale event, the consequences of which will mark the beginning of the next stage of the Elite story in Update 14. Meanwhile, updates 12 and 13 will largely focus on quality-of-life changes, stability and optimisation. Work has also begun on a major feature overhaul for 2023 that will be discussed later this year. Additional game content will be revealed once it is confirmed.<ref name=":10" /> | ||
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#Navigate to this file location: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics | #Navigate to this file location: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics | ||
#Make a backup of every file in the graphics folder, and place it somewhere safe for future reference. | #Make a backup of every file in the graphics folder, and place it somewhere safe for future reference. | ||
#Delete the original files in the Graphics folder. | # Delete the original files in the Graphics folder. | ||
#Restart the game. | #Restart the game. | ||
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Some CMDRs report considerable performance boosts in Odyssey by doing these: | Some CMDRs report considerable performance boosts in Odyssey by doing these: | ||
* Nvidia GeForce: installing the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/drivers/ latest drivers], v466.47 or newer. | *Nvidia GeForce: installing the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/drivers/ latest drivers], v466.47 or newer. | ||
* AMD Radeon: installing the [https://www.amd.com/en/support latest drivers], v21.5.2 or newer. | *AMD Radeon: installing the [https://www.amd.com/en/support latest drivers], v21.5.2 or newer. | ||
===Graphics settings=== | ===Graphics settings=== | ||
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For ''Odyssey'' owners who pre-ordered and played the alpha version, the alpha file PUBLIC_TEST_SERVER_0D can be deleted to free up 46 gigabytes of space.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/ngu34s/commanders_did_you_play_alpha_of_elitedangerous/ reddit: Commanders! Did you play alpha of #EliteDangerous #Odyssey? Then you should know that you have around 46GB of trash folder sitting in your game directory and you should remove it manually if you need that space back! Just saying! 07!]</ref> | For ''Odyssey'' owners who pre-ordered and played the alpha version, the alpha file PUBLIC_TEST_SERVER_0D can be deleted to free up 46 gigabytes of space.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/ngu34s/commanders_did_you_play_alpha_of_elitedangerous/ reddit: Commanders! Did you play alpha of #EliteDangerous #Odyssey? Then you should know that you have around 46GB of trash folder sitting in your game directory and you should remove it manually if you need that space back! Just saying! 07!]</ref> | ||
=== Orange Sidewinder fix === | ===Orange Sidewinder fix=== | ||
'''[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-4-orange-sidewinder-workaround-and-investigation.582654/ Possible workaround] by Frontier:[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-4-orange-sidewinder-workaround-and-investigation.582654/]'''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/o1uct8/steam_users_with_orange_sidewinder_after_update_4/ reddit: Steam users with Orange Sidewinder after Update 4.... Possible Fix.]</ref> | '''[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-4-orange-sidewinder-workaround-and-investigation.582654/ Possible workaround] by Frontier:[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-4-orange-sidewinder-workaround-and-investigation.582654/]'''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/o1uct8/steam_users_with_orange_sidewinder_after_update_4/ reddit: Steam users with Orange Sidewinder after Update 4.... Possible Fix.]</ref> | ||
# Open the Elite Dangerous Steam launcher. | #Open the Elite Dangerous Steam launcher. | ||
# Select Options > Validate Game Files. | #Select Options > Validate Game Files. | ||
# You should now be able to play. | #You should now be able to play. | ||
'''Additional Step:''' | '''Additional Step:''' | ||
* ''AS AN ADDITIONAL step to try, some success has been found by disabling the Elite Dangerous Cache prior to validating:'' | * ''AS AN ADDITIONAL step to try, some success has been found by disabling the Elite Dangerous Cache prior to validating:'' | ||
*# '''Steam''' > Settings from the top left client menu. | *#'''Steam''' > Settings from the top left client menu. | ||
*# In the Settings panel, select the '''Downloads''' tab and you'll find the "'''Clear Download Cache'''" button at the bottom. | *#In the Settings panel, select the '''Downloads''' tab and you'll find the "'''Clear Download Cache'''" button at the bottom. | ||
*# Then select "OK" to confirm and acknowledge that you'll need to login to '''Steam''' again. | *#Then select "OK" to confirm and acknowledge that you'll need to login to '''Steam''' again. | ||
We currently believe that the reason why loading screen timeouts and 'Orange Sidewinders' are occurring, is because some of the resource files for Odyssey appear to have initially deployed to Steam incorrectly, during the update process. | We currently believe that the reason why loading screen timeouts and 'Orange Sidewinders' are occurring, is because some of the resource files for Odyssey appear to have initially deployed to Steam incorrectly, during the update process. | ||
* Tip: Disable Virtual Cache in the options before verifying the files, not doing so can slow down the process a lot on slow PC's. Also, it may take a while for the launcher to get past "preparing for update" (20+ min on old hard disks (it's less than a minute on NVMe). I didn't disable the cache but I also have a very fast M.2 NVMe drive. <br /> | *Tip: Disable Virtual Cache in the options before verifying the files, not doing so can slow down the process a lot on slow PC's. Also, it may take a while for the launcher to get past "preparing for update" (20+ min on old hard disks (it's less than a minute on NVMe). I didn't disable the cache but I also have a very fast M.2 NVMe drive. <br /> | ||
Related: a fix if the launcher is stuck on '[https://customersupport.frontier.co.uk/hc/en-us/articles/360020793039-The-launcher-is-stuck-on-Preparing-for-update-when-I-try-to-install-the-Odyssey-Alpha- preparing for update]'.<ref>[https://customersupport.frontier.co.uk/hc/en-us/articles/360020793039-The-launcher-is-stuck-on-Preparing-for-update-when-I-try-to-install-the-Odyssey-Alpha- Frontier Customer Support: The launcher is stuck on Preparing for update when I try to install the Odyssey Alpha]</ref> | Related: a fix if the launcher is stuck on '[https://customersupport.frontier.co.uk/hc/en-us/articles/360020793039-The-launcher-is-stuck-on-Preparing-for-update-when-I-try-to-install-the-Odyssey-Alpha- preparing for update]'.<ref>[https://customersupport.frontier.co.uk/hc/en-us/articles/360020793039-The-launcher-is-stuck-on-Preparing-for-update-when-I-try-to-install-the-Odyssey-Alpha- Frontier Customer Support: The launcher is stuck on Preparing for update when I try to install the Odyssey Alpha]</ref> | ||
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Check the [[Graphics Mods|graphics mods]] if you want to increase the planetary and space details beyond the highest settings in-game. | Check the [[Graphics Mods|graphics mods]] if you want to increase the planetary and space details beyond the highest settings in-game. | ||
== VR == | ==VR == | ||
''ED: Odyssey'' will not feature VR compatibility in footfall-related activities at launch. There are currently no definite plans to bring VR to ''Odyssey'', but it has not been ruled out.<ref name=":2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/page-363#post-9310835 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement - page 363 #post-9310835]</ref><ref>[https://uploadvr.com/elite-dangerous-odyssey-wont-have-vr-support-at-launch/ UploadVR: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Won't Have VR Support 'For Launch']</ref> VR remains available when piloting a ship.<ref name=":6" /> | ''ED: Odyssey'' will not feature VR compatibility in footfall-related activities at launch. There are currently no definite plans to bring VR to ''Odyssey'', but it has not been ruled out.<ref name=":2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/page-363#post-9310835 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement - page 363 #post-9310835]</ref><ref>[https://uploadvr.com/elite-dangerous-odyssey-wont-have-vr-support-at-launch/ UploadVR: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Won't Have VR Support 'For Launch']</ref> VR remains available when piloting a ship.<ref name=":6" /> | ||
=== VR mod === | ===VR mod=== | ||
Some players [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/vr-first-person-on-foot-vr-works-in-odyssey.582713/ figured out] how to activate head tracking in Odyssey.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/359320/discussions/0/4164121860559128897/?ctp=2</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/vr-first-person-on-foot-vr-works-in-odyssey.582713/ Frontier Forums: VR - First Person On Foot VR Works in Odyssey]</ref> | Some players [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/vr-first-person-on-foot-vr-works-in-odyssey.582713/ figured out] how to activate head tracking in Odyssey.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/359320/discussions/0/4164121860559128897/?ctp=2</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/vr-first-person-on-foot-vr-works-in-odyssey.582713/ Frontier Forums: VR - First Person On Foot VR Works in Odyssey]</ref> | ||
# Get into [[Camera suite|Camera Suite]] | #Get into [[Camera suite|Camera Suite]] | ||
# Press the "Enter Free Camera" button in sequence but very quickly (called "plinking" if you're familiar with fighting game terminology). | #Press the "Enter Free Camera" button in sequence but very quickly (called "plinking" if you're familiar with fighting game terminology). | ||
# This will free up the camera, enable full VR walking with crouch and head bob. | #This will free up the camera, enable full VR walking with crouch and head bob. | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRE9SzKqK6s This video] shows that VR in Elite on foot is possible and supported by the engine. The fundamentals are there for first person VR (minus the HUD).<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/o26l3n/on_foot_vr_in_elite_dangerous_odyssey/ reddit: On Foot VR in Elite Dangerous Odyssey]</ref> | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRE9SzKqK6s This video] shows that VR in Elite on foot is possible and supported by the engine. The fundamentals are there for first person VR (minus the HUD).<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/o26l3n/on_foot_vr_in_elite_dangerous_odyssey/ reddit: On Foot VR in Elite Dangerous Odyssey]</ref> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes== | ||
*Contrary to alleged leaks and rumours,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/roadmap-leaked.509196/ Frontier Forums: Roadmap leaked??]</ref> ''Odyssey'' does not include the ability explore the interior of one's ship on foot,<ref name=":6" /> nor the ability build custom planetside bases.<ref name=":2" /> | * Contrary to alleged leaks and rumours,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/roadmap-leaked.509196/ Frontier Forums: Roadmap leaked??]</ref> ''Odyssey'' does not include the ability explore the interior of one's ship on foot,<ref name=":6" /> nor the ability build custom planetside bases.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
*Unlike ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|ED: Horizons]]'', the previous paid content addition for ''Elite Dangerous'', ''Odyssey'' is not a season of new content and updates released over a period of time, but a single, feature-complete expansion. In other words, all features announced and confirmed to be included in ''Odyssey'' will be available at launch, rather than doled out over multiple post-launch updates. | *Unlike ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|ED: Horizons]]'', the previous paid content addition for ''Elite Dangerous'', ''Odyssey'' is not a season of new content and updates released over a period of time, but a single, feature-complete expansion. In other words, all features announced and confirmed to be included in ''Odyssey'' will be available at launch, rather than doled out over multiple post-launch updates. | ||
*''Odyssey'' and access to its alpha are both included in the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]].<ref name=":2" /> | *''Odyssey'' and access to its alpha are both included in the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]].<ref name=":2" /> | ||
*During development, ''Odyssey's'' internal codename was "Watson".<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/gxx6qk/seeming_confirmation_that_the_leak_was_about/ reddit: Seeming Confirmation That 'The Leak' Was About Odyssey]</ref> | * During development, ''Odyssey's'' internal codename was "Watson".<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/gxx6qk/seeming_confirmation_that_the_leak_was_about/ reddit: Seeming Confirmation That 'The Leak' Was About Odyssey]</ref> | ||
*Players experiencing problems with installing or activating the Odyssey expansion should check [https://customersupport.frontier.co.uk/hc/en-us/sections/360005732320-Purchasing-and-Technical-Support Frontier Support]. | *Players experiencing problems with installing or activating the Odyssey expansion should check [https://customersupport.frontier.co.uk/hc/en-us/sections/360005732320-Purchasing-and-Technical-Support Frontier Support]. | ||
== Vehicles == | ==Vehicles== | ||
=== Ground Vehicles === | ===Ground Vehicles=== | ||
* [[:Category:Surface Recon Vehicles|Surface Recon Vehicles]] | *[[:Category:Surface Recon Vehicles|Surface Recon Vehicles]] | ||
** [[Scorpion]] | **[[Scorpion]] | ||
=== Spacecraft === | ===Spacecraft=== | ||
* Ships | *Ships | ||
** [[Python MkII]] | ** [[Python MkII]] | ||
** [[Type-8]] | **[[Type-8]] | ||
* [[Capital Ship|Capital ships]] | *[[Capital Ship|Capital ships]] | ||
** [[Drake-Class Carrier]] | **[[Drake-Class Carrier]] | ||
=== Thargoid Craft === | ===Thargoid Craft=== | ||
* [[Thargoid Hunter]] (Glaive, Scythe) | *[[Thargoid Hunter]] (Glaive, Scythe) | ||
* [[Thargoid Titan]] | *[[Thargoid Titan]] | ||
=== Thargoid Drones === | ===Thargoid Drones=== | ||
* [[Banshee]] | *[[Banshee]] | ||
* [[Revenant]] | *[[Revenant]] | ||
== Videos == | ==Videos== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Announcement Trailer | File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Announcement Trailer | ||