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==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 | ''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 of ''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> | ||
Due to the addition of first-person shooter gameplay in ''Odyssey'', it was given a higher age restriction rating than the ''Elite Dangerous'' base game by the PEGI. As a result, players who own ''Odyssey'' are blocked from instancing on non-atmospheric landable worlds with players who do not own ''Odyssey''.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/cm-arf-elite-horizons-pegi-7-cmdrs-wont-instance-with-odyssey-higher-pegi-rating-cmdrs-on-non-atmos-planets-because-of-rating-restrictions.565878/ Frontier Forums: CM Arf: Elite/Horizons (PEGI 7?) CMDRs won't instance with Odyssey (higher PEGI rating) CMDRs on non-atmos planets because of rating restrictions]</ref> | Due to the addition of first-person shooter gameplay in ''Odyssey'', it was given a higher age restriction rating than the ''Elite Dangerous'' base game by the PEGI. As a result, players who own ''Odyssey'' are blocked from instancing on non-atmospheric landable worlds with players who do not own ''Odyssey''.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/cm-arf-elite-horizons-pegi-7-cmdrs-wont-instance-with-odyssey-higher-pegi-rating-cmdrs-on-non-atmos-planets-because-of-rating-restrictions.565878/ Frontier Forums: CM Arf: Elite/Horizons (PEGI 7?) CMDRs won't instance with Odyssey (higher PEGI rating) CMDRs on non-atmos planets because of rating restrictions]</ref> | ||
Development of the console version of Odyssey was officially cancelled on March 10, 2022.<ref name="Console Update">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Frontier Forums: Console Update | === Consoles === | ||
Development of the console version of Odyssey was officially cancelled on March 10, 2022.<ref name="Console Update">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Frontier Forums: Console Update]</ref> | |||
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have the Legacy version (v3.8 Game Client) of the game. This legacy version received no further updates (narrative and gameplay) since the end of the Azimuth Saga. Ships that were released afterward are unavailable on consoles. | |||
The new ships are only available in Live mode (v4.0 Game client) of ED. These ships are available with only the base game and optionally the Odyssey expansion. Upon the initial release of new ships such as the [[Python Mk II]] and the [[Type-8]], players can buy 3-months early-access for [[ARX]]. After 3 months the standard editions of these ships will be available for free for all players with the base game (v4.0+). | |||
=== Migration to PC === | |||
On May 4, 2022, Frontier confirmed that players can copy their profiles from console to PC. This process was time limited and optional with a specific date. <ref name=":10">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-transfers-and-2022-updates.603032/ Frontier Forums: Console Profile Transfers and 2022 Updates]</ref> PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can apply for an account copy and transfer to the PC version of the live base game. The console version remains playable. This migration to PC is possible via the [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-console-profile-transfer-portal-information.615343/ Console Profile Transfer Portal].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-console-profile-transfer-portal-information.615343/ The Console Profile Transfer Portal | Information] - 23 March 2023 - Frontier Forums</ref> However, sometimes this portal is unavailable. | |||
=== Windows 7 === | |||
On August 17, 2022, compatibility with Windows 7 was cancelled in order to ''"continue focus on providing the best experience for the more commonly used systems."''<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/windows-7-compatibility.606995/ Frontier Forums: Windows 7 Compatibility] - August 17, 2022</ref> | On August 17, 2022, compatibility with Windows 7 was cancelled in order to ''"continue focus on providing the best experience for the more commonly used systems."''<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/windows-7-compatibility.606995/ Frontier Forums: Windows 7 Compatibility] - August 17, 2022</ref> | ||
=== Post-Odyssey === | |||
[[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" /> | ||