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{{Quote|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.|''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'' announcement<ref name="Odyssey">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement]</ref>}} | {{Quote|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.|''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'' announcement<ref name="Odyssey">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement]</ref>}} | ||
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png|thumb|300px|ED: Odyssey key art]] | [[File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png|thumb|300px|ED: Odyssey key art]] | ||
'''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey''' is the second paid expansion for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]''. [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] calls it the biggest update yet and a defining moment in the game's history.<ref name=":5">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/479122-Important-Community-Update-(01-03) Frontier Forums: Important Community Update (01/03)]</ref> It released on 19 May 2021.<ref name="Delay2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-update-2021.563138/ Frontier Forums: Odyssey Update 2021]</ref><ref name="OdysseyPC Patch">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-patch-notes.575175/ | '''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey''' is the second paid expansion for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]''. [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] calls it the biggest update yet and a defining moment in the game's history.<ref name=":5">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/479122-Important-Community-Update-(01-03) Frontier Forums: Important Community Update (01/03)]</ref> It released on 19 May 2021.<ref name="Delay2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-update-2021.563138/ Frontier Forums: Odyssey Update 2021]</ref><ref name="OdysseyPC Patch">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-patch-notes.575175/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Patch Notes] - 19 May 2021 - Bruce G - Frontier Forums</ref> Since then Odyssey received over 26 free updates with new content, features, [[ships]], [[vehicles]], optimizations, [[Thargoid]] narrative events, [[System Colonisation]], [[Operations]], and reworks of key features such as [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|FSD: SCO]], [[Powerplay|Powerplay 2]], [[Squadrons]] and the [[Engineers]] rebalance, surface mining with the [[Rhino]], and the Law & Disorder reboot. | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
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All handheld weapons possess an aim-down-sight function. They can also be modified with a number of attachments, such as scopes, but replacing one attachment with another results in the loss of the old attachment. Players can own multiple copies of the same weapon, but can only carry a limited number of weapons when disembarking from their ships. Weapons have finite ammunition which can be replenished with consumable pickups found in the field. Players can drop ammunition and grenades for other players in their instance to pick up if desired.<ref name="QAwep" /> Other consumables include the [[Medkit]] and the [[E-Breach]].<ref name="Mission" /> | All handheld weapons possess an aim-down-sight function. They can also be modified with a number of attachments, such as scopes, but replacing one attachment with another results in the loss of the old attachment. Players can own multiple copies of the same weapon, but can only carry a limited number of weapons when disembarking from their ships. Weapons have finite ammunition which can be replenished with consumable pickups found in the field. Players can drop ammunition and grenades for other players in their instance to pick up if desired.<ref name="QAwep" /> Other consumables include the [[Medkit]] and the [[E-Breach]].<ref name="Mission" /> | ||
Players can also collect new items: [[ | Players can also collect new items: [[Assets]], [[Data]], and [[Goods]]. These are variously used as mission objectives, a source of income, and materials for upgrading pilot equipment. | ||
=== Settlements === | === Settlements === | ||
[[Settlement | ''Odyssey'' added over 400,000 [[Settlement|settlements]] to the galaxy.<ref name="OdysseyPC Patch" /> Settlements have an expanded range of functionality in ''Odyssey'', as well as new layouts. There are over 16 new settlement types with distinct structures and room types. These are located on planets and moons with tenuous atmospheres. The type of settlement determines everything from its layout, the kind of NPCs present, the range of available activities and missions, and what items can be retrieved or stolen. The interiors of all settlement buildings have breathable atmospheres, which means players will not draw on their suit's life support while indoors. Players can interact with the local NPCs peacefully, such as through trade, or violently, such as by eliminating NPCs loyal to a hostile faction or engaging in piracy.<ref name=":4">[https://twinfinite.net/2020/08/elite-dangerous-odyssey-interview/ Twinfinite: Elite Dangerous Interview: Devs Detail Upcoming Odyssey Expansion]</ref><ref name=":7" /> Players with a neutral or positive [[reputation]] with the minor faction that controls a settlement will be permitted to land at a settlement's [[Landing Pad]] or in its vicinity without triggering the settlement's defence turrets.<ref name="SCN26" /> | ||
Settlements can be found in one of nine different states, which further determine its contents. If a player attacks a populated settlement, the controlling minor faction will dispatch a squad of military-strength reinforcements. A player who massacres an entire settlement and manages to defeat all reinforcements will face severe consequences. Depopulated settlements will repopulate over time. Anti-ship defences also make aerial attacks on settlements dangerous to attempt unless players on the ground disable those defences first, either by deactivating them in a settlement's security center or shutting down a settlement's power plant. Players can also deactivate a settlement's power plant to unlock restricted areas that are normally sealed or steal the [[Power Regulator]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-q-a-settlements.563342/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Q&A - Settlements]</ref><ref name="Mission" /><ref name="SCN26" /> | Settlements can be found in one of nine different states, which further determine its contents. If a player attacks a populated settlement, the controlling minor faction will dispatch a squad of military-strength reinforcements. A player who massacres an entire settlement and manages to defeat all reinforcements will face severe consequences. Depopulated settlements will repopulate over time. Anti-ship defences also make aerial attacks on settlements dangerous to attempt unless players on the ground disable those defences first, either by deactivating them in a settlement's security center or shutting down a settlement's power plant. Players can also deactivate a settlement's power plant to unlock restricted areas that are normally sealed or steal the [[Power Regulator]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-q-a-settlements.563342/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Q&A - Settlements]</ref><ref name="Mission" /><ref name="SCN26" /> | ||
NPCs at settlements are classified as either guards, who are armed and will investigate disturbances or attack detected hostiles, or civilians, who lack personal shields to protect themselves but can alert guards to intruders. When intruders or illegal activities are detected by an NPC, the player can kill that NPC to try and prevent them from contacting other NPCs and alerting them. Certain actions such as shutting down a settlement's power plant will trigger a general alert across the settlement, but it still takes time for guard NPCs to gather at the reactor building to investigate the problem.<ref name="Mission" /> | NPCs at settlements are classified as either guards, who are armed and will investigate disturbances or attack detected hostiles, or civilians, who lack personal shields to protect themselves but can alert guards to intruders. When intruders or illegal activities are detected by an NPC, the player can kill that NPC to try and prevent them from contacting other NPCs and alerting them. Certain actions such as shutting down a settlement's power plant will trigger a general alert across the settlement, but it still takes time for guard NPCs to gather at the reactor building to investigate the problem.<ref name="Mission" /> | ||
=== Stellar Forge improvements === | === Stellar Forge improvements === | ||
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File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey - Planetary tech 6.0 | File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey - Planetary tech 6.0 | ||
File:Elite dangerous Odyssey update 9.02 planetary tech upgrade | File:Elite dangerous Odyssey update 9.02 planetary tech upgrade | ||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey in 2024 | |||
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*Various [[Ships|ship]]-related visual enhancements, including exterior details and textures, shield impact cues, explosions resulting from a ship's destruction, the [[hyperspace]] jump animation, and [[Pulse Wave Analyser]] scanning graphics. | *Various [[Ships|ship]]-related visual enhancements, including exterior details and textures, shield impact cues, explosions resulting from a ship's destruction, the [[hyperspace]] jump animation, and [[Pulse Wave Analyser]] scanning graphics. | ||
*Redesigns for the [[Mission Board]], [[Galaxy Map]], [[System Map]], [[Shipyard]], and the [[Redeployment]] interface. | *Redesigns for the [[Mission Board]], [[Galaxy Map]], [[System Map]], [[Shipyard]], and the [[Redeployment]] interface. | ||
* | *4 new and variant ships with new designs and capabilities in 2024. The [[Python Mk II]] is a variant of the [[Python]]. The early access release was in May 2024. The [[Type-8 Transporter]] is a freighter by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Early access started in August 2024.<ref name=":11">2024 - The Year Ahead. Elite Dangerous Odyssey.https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/2024-year-ahead</ref> The 3rd and 4th ships are the [[Mandalay]] and the [[Cobra Mk V]]. | ||
*[[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] | *[[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] | ||
*New vehicle: [[Scorpion]] | *New vehicle: [[Scorpion]] | ||
*New Thargoid craft: [[Thargoid Hunter]], [[Thargoid Titan]] | *New Thargoid craft: [[Thargoid Hunter]], [[Thargoid Titan]] | ||
*New Thargoid drones: [[Banshee]], [[Revenant]] | *New Thargoid drones: [[Banshee]], [[Revenant]] | ||
*[[Thargoid Maelstrom]], [[Thargoid Spire]] | |||
*The [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] gains a series of filters to allow players to isolate various geological and biological features on planetary surfaces. | *The [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] gains a series of filters to allow players to isolate various geological and biological features on planetary surfaces. | ||
*9 new [[Engineers]], and new modifications for [[Suits]] and [[Handheld Weapon]]s.<ref name="OdysseyPC Patch" /> | *9 new [[Engineers]], and new modifications for [[Suits]] and [[Handheld Weapon]]s.<ref name="OdysseyPC Patch" /> | ||
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The original soundtrack of Odyssey was composed by Dan Millidge and published on 29 May 2021. It has 39 tracks and a total length of 67 minutes. The songs are played during Odyssey specific gameplay in addition to the original [[Elite Dangerous Music]]. It is available at the Frontier Store and Steam. | The original soundtrack of Odyssey was composed by Dan Millidge and published on 29 May 2021. It has 39 tracks and a total length of 67 minutes. The songs are played during Odyssey specific gameplay in addition to the original [[Elite Dangerous Music]]. It is available at the Frontier Store and Steam. | ||
''"Immerse yourself in the incredible sounds of Frontier’s Elite Dangerous: Odyssey with this grand collection of tracks taken from the massively multiplayer space epic. Discover 39 masterful pieces, brought to you by celebrated composer Dan Millidge. | Official description: ''"Immerse yourself in the incredible sounds of Frontier’s Elite Dangerous: Odyssey with this grand collection of tracks taken from the massively multiplayer space epic. Discover 39 masterful pieces, brought to you by celebrated composer Dan Millidge.'' ''From heart-pounding, action-packed instrumentals made for blazing a trail through the stars, to contemplative, calming soundscapes, the Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Soundtrack provides epic aural delights across its 67-minute runtime."''<ref name=":14">[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1496130/Elite_Dangerous_Odyssey_Official_Soundtrack/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Official Soundtrack - Steam]</ref><gallery hideaddbutton="true"> | ||
'' | |||
File:Elite Dangerous - Odyssey OST | File:Elite Dangerous - Odyssey OST | ||
File:4K UHD Space Ambience. 'Sunrise' 2 Hours of Relaxing Elite Dangerous Ambient Sound. | |||
File:Deep Space Ambience. 'Hues' 3 Hours of Elite Dangerous Ambient Sound. 4K UHD | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Alpha== | ==Alpha== | ||
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On 17 August 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 17 August 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> | ||
=== | ===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 3 April 2023. | ||
=== Geforce Now === | |||
Odyssey can be streamed on consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox via [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/ Geforce Now]. You must purchase the PC version on Steam to play. You can transfer your console profile to PC and continue the game. | |||
==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> | ||
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==Post-launch support== | ==Post-launch support== | ||
[[File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Logo White 1.png|thumb|250px|ED: Odyssey Logo]] | |||
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 12 July 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 26 July that beginning with Update 6, small content additions and gameplay changes were also planned for future ''Odyssey'' updates.<ref name="July2" /> | On 12 July 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 26 July 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/development-update-2-july.586703/ Frontier Forums: Development Update 2 - July]</ref> | ||
=== Odyssey 4.0 === | |||
[[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" /> | |||
=== Guides === | |||
Frontier released official guides: | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guide Odyssey Guide] - 31 Oct 2025.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260208001921/https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guide Odyssey Guide] - Oct 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref> | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/squadrons-guide Squadrons Guide] - 19 August 2025.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260304030414/https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/squadrons-guide Squadrons Guide] - 19 August 2025 - Elite Dangerous Website</ref> | |||
=== Updates === | |||
These are post-launch additions and changes. | |||
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!Update | |||
!Release notes | |||
!Summary<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1f97fpa/updated_list_of_updates_since_odyssey_launch/ Updated list of updates since Odyssey launch] - by DisillusionedBook - Reddit - 5 Sep 2024</ref> | |||
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|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] | |||
|Odyssey fixes. | |||
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|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] | |||
|Odyssey fixes. | |||
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|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] | |||
|Odyssey fixes. | |||
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|4 | |||
|[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-4.582593/ Odyssey Update 4] | |||
|Odyssey fixes. | |||
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|5 | |||
|[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-5.584271/ Odyssey Update 5] | |||
|Shared Missions added, Odyssey fixes. | |||
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|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] | |||
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*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. | |||
*New "''Ultra+''" terrain quality setting added - recommended for top-end GPUs. (Note: this replaced the "ULTRAFORQUALITY" setting). | |||
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|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] | |||
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*[[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. | |||
* [[Outfitting#Module Storage|Module storage limit]] is increased from 120 to 200. | |||
*[[Galaxy Map]] bookmark limit is increased from 100 to 200. | |||
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|[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-fix-for-noticable-reports-of-performance-stuttering-at-settlements-and-pois.592787/ Odyssey Update 8.03] | |||
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*[[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]]. | |||
* 4 new [[Engineers]] with Pilot Equipment modifications are added to the [[Colonia Region]]. | |||
* [[On Foot]] mission variety and objectives are increased. | |||
*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. | |||
** 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. | |||
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|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/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] | |||
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*Added 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. | |||
**[[Mining Multi Limpet Controller]] | |||
**[[Operations Multi Limpet Controller]] | |||
**[[Rescue Multi Limpet Controller]] | |||
**[[Universal Multi Limpet Controller]] | |||
** [[Xeno Multi Limpet Controller]] | |||
*Further improvements to On Foot mission variety and objectives. | |||
**Mission provider NPCs added to settlements. | |||
**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. | |||
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|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/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] | |||
|Another raft of Odyssey optimisations and fixes. | |||
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. | |||
*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. | |||
* Anarchy factions no longer have security states. | |||
*''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. | |||
*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. | |||
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|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/update-11-1-patch-notes.601288/ Odyssey Update 11.1] | |||
| | |||
*[[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. | |||
*The [[Knowledge Base]] and [[Pilot's Handbook]] are updated and expanded with new entries. | |||
*While On Foot, pilots can sit on chairs in Concourses and elsewhere. | |||
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|[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-12-update-notes.604176/ Odyssey Update 12] | |||
*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-hotfix-12-01-10-06-2022.604345/ Odyssey Update 12.01] | |||
| | |||
* Added illegal mission variants🚦of Settlement Protect (a.k.a. Omnipol cop drop ships!), UI and interactivity improvements. | |||
*A new mission variant | |||
*Stability | |||
*Optimisation | |||
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|[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-13-notes Odyssey Update 13] | |||
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* Scenarios and features added to reflect the finale of the Azimuth Saga in game - the "stargoids" are incoming | |||
* | *A new mission variant | ||
* | *Stability | ||
* | *Optimisation | ||
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|4.0 | |||
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*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/4-0-now-live.608146/ 4.0] engine | |||
*[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-3.578025/ 4.0.0 Hotfix 3] | |||
|4.0 engine will become the “Live” mode in which all new content and events will be introduced, 3.8 engine including console becomes "legacy" mode. First ability to enter stargoid Titan maelstrom clouds and first on foot Thargoid content. | |||
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|*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-14-release-notes Odyssey Update 14] | |||
*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/4-0-now-live.608146/ 4.0 | |||
*[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] | ||
**[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-live-update-1402 Update 14.02] | **[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-live-update-1402 Update 14.02] | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-15-release-notes Odyssey Update 15] | | | ||
*Next major narrative phase | |||
*Stability | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-16-0 Odyssey Update 16] | |- | ||
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|[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-update-15-release-notes Odyssey Update 15] | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-1501-release-notes Update 15.01] | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/15-02 Update 15.02] | |||
| | |||
* New AX🚦missions to restore power to settlements, new Thargoid Revenant surface ships, added new '''✨[[Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser|Pulse Neutralise]]'''[[Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser|r]] | |||
* 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" /> | |||
* Players can directly engage massive [[Thargoid Titan]] capital ships, signaling a climactic phase in the ongoing Thargoid conflict. This marks a major milestone in the game's evolving narrative.<ref name=":12">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1fz0138/for_returning_players_what_has_changed_in_2024/ For returning players: what has changed in 2024] - 8 October 2024 - ED Subreddit</ref> | |||
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|[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-16-0 Odyssey Update 16] | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-16-01 Update 16.01] | |||
|New Thargoid Scythe ships scavenging human rescue pods, new passenger evacuation🚦missions. | |||
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|17 | |||
|[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-17-0 Odyssey Update 17] | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-17-01 Update 17.01] | |||
| Thargoid war changes and fixes. | |||
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*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-18-update-notes.623400/ Odyssey Update 18] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-18-update-notes.623400/ Odyssey Update 18] | ||
**[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-01 Update 18.01] | **[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-01 Update 18.01] | ||
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**[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-06 Update 18.06] | **[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-06 Update 18.06] | ||
**[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-07 Update 18.07] | **[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-07 Update 18.07] | ||
**[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-08 Type-8 Update (18.08)] | | | ||
* Culmination of the [[Second Thargoid War]] saga. [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-18-update-notes.623400/ Released] on 26 February 2024.<ref name=":11" /> | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-19-0 Elite Dangerous: Ascendancy] (19.0) | * Rescue Megaships now stock new✨'''Guardian Nanite Torpedo Pylons''' for bombing Titans. | ||
* [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] - supercruise overcharge cuts travel time in a [[star system]] by more than half. | |||
* [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. | |||
*[[Python Mk II|'''Python Mk II''']] available in Odyssey for credits | |||
*Full range of ✨'''[[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|Supercruise Overcharge]]''' modules. | |||
*Stability Improvements of Titan operations, details of Arx rewards, decals and ship kit for participation in destroying Titans. | |||
* Fixes and starter player improvement. | |||
*Thargoid War Overhaul. | |||
*Guardian weapons engineering added to allow Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance within Titan space, and additional war mechanics changes. | |||
*Minor fixes to Type 8 and orbit lines correctly toggle off. | |||
*Fixes | |||
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|Type-8 Update | |||
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*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-08 Type-8 Update (18.08)] | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-09 Update 18.09] | |||
| | |||
*[[Pre-Built Ships]]: Frontier introduced ship bundles available for purchase with real money, allowing players to skip the grind.<ref name=":12" /><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=893894822772585 Elite Dangerous - Facebook - Type-8 - 31 July 2024]</ref> | |||
*✨[[Type-8 Transporter|'''Type-8 Transporter''']] and more pre-built starter ships | |||
*'''[[Engineers|Engineering]] rebalance:''' | |||
** Increased Material Availability: Sites and missions now provide more materials, streamlining the process of gathering what’s needed for engineering. | |||
** Predictable Engineering: The randomness in engineering upgrades has been removed, making progression through the tiers more structured. | |||
** Lower Blueprint Costs: The requirements for some blueprints, particularly for Odyssey suits and weapons, have been reduced, easing the upgrade process. | |||
** No more random rolls of the dice, seriously buffed HGE materials quantities, vastly reduced requirements from engineers themselves including on foot engineers. | |||
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|Ascendancy | |||
| | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-19-0 Elite Dangerous: Ascendancy] (19.0) | |||
| | |||
*A full rework of [[Powerplay]] aka Powerplay 2 was released on 31 October 2024.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":13">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-19-0 Elite Dangerous: Ascendancy] - Elite Dangerous - 31 October 2024</ref> | |||
** Overhaul of the Powerplay system, improved faction territory control and deeper political gameplay.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":13" /> | |||
* ✨[[Mandalay]] early access. A new exploration ship. | |||
|- | |||
| Cobra Mk V Update | |||
| | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-19-03 Cobra Mk V] (19.03) | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-19-03 Cobra Mk V] (19.03) | ||
|10th Anniversary Update. Rolls out next (final?) stage of the Thargoid War and 4th new SCO ship small (but 3 seater) ✨'''Cobra Mark V''', Module storage increased from 200 → 600! | |||
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|Trailblazers | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-0 Trailblazers] | |||
| The Trailblazers update includes [[System Colonisation]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-coming-26th-february.633405/ Elite Dangerous | Trailblazers coming 26th February] - Frontier Forums - 30 Jan 2025</ref> The beta was released on 26 February 2025. Stake a claim on an uninhabited star system and expand the Bubble for the first time - build it up from scratch - stations, outposts, settlements, and the BGS economy tie in with Powerplay 2. | |||
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|Vanguards | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-2-0-0 Vanguards] (4.2.0.0) | |||
|Rework of the [[Squadrons]] system, new capital ship [[Javelin-Class Carrier]], new large ship [[Panther Clipper Mk II]], bug fixes. | |||
|- | |||
|Caspian Explorer Update | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-0-0 Caspian Explorer Update] (4.3.0.0) | |||
|Added the large ship [[Caspian Explorer]], major improvements for [[On Foot]] NPC combat behaviours, rebalanced suits and [[Handheld Weapon|handheld weapons]], first person combat, [[Conflict Zone (On Foot)|conflict zones]], new [[Dodec]] station, and bug fixes. | |||
|- | |||
|Kestrel Mk II Update | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-1-0 Kestrel Mk II Update] (4.3.1.0) | |||
|Added the [[Kestrel Mk II]], on-foot combat audio rebalance, and bug fixes. | |||
|- | |||
|Lynx Highliner Update | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0 Lynx Highliner Update] (4.3.3.0) | |||
|Added the [[Lynx Highliner]], new [[Passenger Carrier|passenger missions]], variants and adjustments. | |||
|- | |||
|Operations | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-4-0-0 Operations] (4.4.0.0) | |||
|Added [[Operations]], the [[Nomad]], Stellar Lighting rework, and Networking & Balancing Beta. | |||
|- | |||
|Rhino SRV Update | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/updates/4-4-1-0 4.4.1.0 Update Notes] | |||
|Added the [[Rhino]] SRV, [[Mining Rig|mining rigs]], new surface mining gameplay, new [[Operations|Operation]] 'Under Siege' | |||
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|Anaconda MK II Update | |||
| | |||
* [https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/updates/4-4-2-0 4.4.2.0 Update Notes] | |||
|Added the [[Anaconda Mk II]], rebalanced various ships, new [[Operations|Operation]] 'Found Adrift' | |||
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===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] | ||
*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-15-the-upcoming-feature-rework-and-more.615342/ Update 15, the Upcoming Feature Rework and More] | *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-15-the-upcoming-feature-rework-and-more.615342/ Update 15, the Upcoming Feature Rework and More] | ||
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*[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] - | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/python-mk-ii-updates-gamestore Python Mk II & Updates to the Gamestore] - Apr 2024 | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/engineering-and-pre-built-ships Engineering and Pre-Built Ships] - | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/engineering-and-pre-built-ships Engineering and Pre-Built Ships] - Apr 2024 | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/powerplay-20-qa Powerplay 2.0 Q&A] - | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/powerplay-20-qa Powerplay 2.0 Q&A] - Sep 2024 | ||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-19-0 ED: Ascendancy, Powerplay 2] - | *[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-19-0 ED: Ascendancy, Powerplay 2] - Oct 2024 | ||
*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-system-colonisation-questions.631435/ System Colonisation Questions] - Dec 2024 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/system-colonisation-guide System Colonisation Guide] - Feb 2025 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/trailblazers-journey-so-far Trailblazers: The journey so far] - Apr 2025 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/arx-ship-early-access-update ARX Ship Early Access Update] - Jul 2025 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/squadrons-guide Squadrons Guide] - Aug 2025 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guide Odyssey Guide] - Oct 2025 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog November Dev Blog] - Nov 2025 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-operations An Update on Operations] - April 2026 | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-july-dev-log-2026 July Dev Log 2026] | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-august-dev-log-2026 August Dev Log 2026] | |||
*[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/beneath-surface-your-first-look-rhino Beneath the Surface - Your First Look at the Rhino] - Aug 2026 | |||
==Roadmaps == | |||
{{Main|Development Plans|Content update history}} | |||
[[File:ED Odyssey Roadmap 2022.png|thumb|Odyssey Roadmap for 2022]] | |||
=== 2022 Roadmap === | |||
On 4 May 2022, Frontier released a top-level roadmap for 2022. The three focuses were launching the next phase of the narrative, stability and optimisation via 3 updates. Within the narrative, human space balances on the precipice as tension mounted within the Bubble. The Azimuth Saga concluded in a grand finale event, the consequences marked the beginning of the next stage of the Elite story in Update 14. Meanwhile, updates 12 and 13 largely focused on quality-of-life changes, stability and optimisation. Work also began on a major feature overhaul for 2023. Additional game content would be revealed once it's confirmed.<ref name=":10" /> | |||
=== 2025 Roadmap === | |||
[[File:Elite Dangerous 2025 Development Roadmap.jpg|thumb|2025 Development Roadmap]] | |||
The 2025 development roadmap was released during [[Frontier Unlocked]] (Feb 2025). There will also be quality of life updates and existing feature improvements.<ref name=":15">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wx8O9V8C0A Frontier Unlocked (26 Feb 2025)] - YouTube</ref> [[Operations]] was delayed to April 2026. | |||
{| class="article-table sortable" | |||
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! colspan="3" |'''2025 Development Roadmap''' | |||
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!Phase | |||
!Update | |||
!Date | |||
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* [[System Colonisation|Trailblazers]] - [[System Colonisation|system colonisation]] beta. | |||
|February | |||
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|Phase 2 | |||
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* New ship: [[Corsair]] | |||
|April | |||
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|Phase 3 | |||
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* New ship: [[Panther Clipper Mk II]] | |||
* New feature: Vanguards Update - reworked and improved [[Squadrons|Squadrons 2.0]]. | |||
* New capital ship: [[Javelin-Class Carrier]]. | |||
|Summer | |||
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|Phase 4 | |||
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* New ship: [[Type-11 Prospector]] | |||
|Autumn | |||
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|Phase 5 | |||
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* New ship: [[Caspian Explorer]] | |||
* New structure: [[Dodec]] | |||
|Winter | |||
|} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Elite Dangerous - 2025 Roadmap | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== | === 2026 Roadmap === | ||
[[File:Elite Dangerous 2026 Development Roadmap.jpg|thumb|2025 Development Roadmap]] | |||
The 2026 development roadmap was released during the Developer Log on 16 February 2026.<ref name=":16" /> The feature reboot is deeply situated in the core of Elite.<ref name=":16" /> It will have TLC and new features built around it.<ref name=":16" /> There's mysteries going on and a story narrative will be built through all of these phases maybe with a bigger punch at the end of this year.<ref name=":16">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf2wuh_09eo Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 16 February 2026] - YouTube</ref> | |||
{| class="article-table sortable" | |||
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! colspan="3" |'''2026 Development Roadmap''' | |||
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!Phase | |||
!Update | |||
!Date | |||
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|Phase 1 | |||
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* New ship: [[Kestrel Mk II]] | |||
|February | |||
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|Phase 2 | |||
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* [[Operations]] - delayed | |||
* New ship: [[Lynx Highliner]] | |||
|April | |||
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|Phase 3 | |||
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* [[Operations]] - 30 June | |||
* New vessel: [[Nomad]] | |||
* New vehicle: [[Rhino]] | |||
* Surface mining with the [[Mining Rig]] | |||
* Stellar Lighting, galactic background visuals - 30 June | |||
* New Operation: Under Siege | |||
|Summer | |||
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|Phase 4 | |||
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* Feature reboot: Law & Disorder - delayed | |||
* New vessel: [[Anaconda Mk II]] - October | |||
* New Operation: Found Adrift | |||
|Autumn | |||
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|Phase 5 | |||
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* Law & Disorder - December | |||
* New vessel | |||
|Winter | |||
|} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Elite Dangerous - Developer Log - 16 February 2026 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
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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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===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/ Possible workaround] by Frontier:<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><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-4-orange-sidewinder-workaround-and-investigation.582654/ Update 4 Orange Sidewinder Workaround and Investgation]</ref> | ||
#Open the Elite Dangerous Steam launcher. | #Open the Elite Dangerous Steam launcher. | ||
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'''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. | *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. | ||
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> | ||
==Mods== | ==Mods== | ||
Check | {{Main|Elite Dangerous Modding}} | ||
=== Graphics mods === | |||
Check [[Elite Dangerous Modding|Modding]] if you want to increase the graphical fidelity beyond the highest in-game settings and to improve anti-aliasing. | |||
== | === Anti-aliasing === | ||
Odyssey does not support good anti-aliasing to reduce jagged edges. This can be improved by setting the in-game graphics to use <u>''X2.0 Supersampling''</u>, then turn <u>''FSR and Fidelity off''</u>.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1d2xywg/antialiasing/ Anti-Aliasing?] - ED Subreddit - 29 May 2024</ref> This may reduce the framerate. If you want a higher FPS then use X1.5 Supersampling. | |||
===VR | ==Virtual reality== | ||
{{Main|Virtual Reality}} | |||
Odyssey does not support [[Virtual Reality]] for [[On Foot|on-foot]] activities. 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> This was announced 8 months in advanced.<ref name=":6" /> VR remains available while piloting a ship.<ref name=":6" /> VR 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/ On Foot VR in Elite Dangerous Odyssey] - by Enex - Reddit - 17 June 2021</ref> | |||
===EDVR=== | |||
The unofficial [https://github.com/characterecho-sean/edvr-unofficial-patch EDVR patch] adds full stereoscopic virtual reality and automatic transition between cockpit and on-foot VR.<ref name=":17">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz6tnG8V4SI Elite Dangerous Odyssey - EDVR mod - VR on foot scenario] - AriochMT - YouTube - 26 October 2026</ref> There are many customization options.<ref name=":17" /> Most issues are fixed.<ref name=":17" /> EDVR also greatly improves the anti-aliasing by enabling Supersampling 0.75, and DLSS + M.<gallery> | |||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey - EDVR mod - VR on foot scenario | |||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey VR - EDVR - Salvage Ops | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | File:Supersampling at 0.65 in Elite Dangerous- DLSS On vs Off | ||
</gallery> | |||
== 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" /> | *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" /> | ||
*Access to the alpha and full version of Odyssey are included in the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]].<ref name=":2" /> | *Access to the alpha and full version of Odyssey are included in the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]].<ref name=":2" /> | ||
*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]. | ||
== | ==Vessels & structures== | ||
These | These vessels, ships and structures were added with Odyssey and updates: | ||
===Ground | ===Ground vehicles=== | ||
*[[ | *[[Vehicles]] | ||
**[[Rhino]] | |||
**[[Scorpion]] | **[[Scorpion]] | ||
===Spacecraft=== | ===Spacecraft=== | ||
*[[Ships]] | *[[Ships]] | ||
** [[Cobra Mk V]] | **[[Anaconda Mk II]] | ||
** [[Mandalay]] | **[[Caspian Explorer]] | ||
** [[Python Mk II]] | **[[Cobra Mk V]] | ||
**[[Corsair]] | |||
**[[Kestrel Mk II]] | |||
**[[Lynx Highliner]] | |||
**[[Mandalay]] | |||
**[[Panther Clipper Mk II]] | |||
**[[Python Mk II]] | |||
**[[Type-8 Transporter]] | **[[Type-8 Transporter]] | ||
**[[Type-11 Prospector]] | |||
*[[Capital Ship|Capital ships]] | *[[Capital Ship|Capital ships]] | ||
**[[Drake-Class Carrier]] | **[[Concourse]] for the [[Drake-Class Carrier]] | ||
**[[Colonisation Ship]] | |||
**[[Javelin-Class Carrier]] | |||
**[[Operation Runner]] | |||
*[[Ship-Launched Vessels|Vessels]] | |||
**[[Nomad]] | |||
=== Structures === | |||
===Thargoid | * [[Dodec]] | ||
===Thargoid craft=== | |||
*[[Thargoid Hunter]] (Glaive, Scythe) | *[[Thargoid Hunter]] (Glaive, Scythe) | ||
*[[Thargoid Titan]] | *[[Thargoid Titan]] | ||
===Thargoid | ===Thargoid drones=== | ||
*[[Banshee]] | *[[Banshee]] | ||
*[[Revenant]] | *[[Revenant]] | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Announcement Trailer | File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Announcement Trailer | ||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey The Road to Odyssey Part 1 - One Giant Leap | File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey The Road to Odyssey Part 1 - One Giant Leap | ||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Road to Odyssey Part 2 - Forging Your Path | |||
File:Discovery Scanner - Dev Diary - One Giant Leap | File:Discovery Scanner - Dev Diary - One Giant Leap | ||
File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Road to Odyssey Part | File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - The Road to Odyssey Part 3 - The Sphere of Combat | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey Gameplay Reveal Trailer | File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey Gameplay Reveal Trailer | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - Starport Tour | File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - Starport Tour | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - Conflict Zones | File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - Conflict Zones | ||
File:Elite Dangerous - Exo-Biology | File:Elite Dangerous - Exo-Biology | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - Launch Trailer | File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - Launch Trailer | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- The Journey So Far | |||
File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey Launch Stream | File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey Launch Stream | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - When it works | File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - When it works | ||
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File:Update 8 Incoming Features | File:Update 8 Incoming Features | ||
File:Odyssey Update 9 Stream | File:Odyssey Update 9 Stream | ||
File:Elite Dangerous - Coming Up in 2024 - Frontier Unlocked | File:Elite Dangerous - Coming Up in 2024 - Frontier Unlocked | ||
File:Why 2025 Likely Saved Elite Dangerous' Future | |||
File:Elite Dangerous - Developer Log - 16 February 2026 | |||
File:Elite Dangerous - The BEST Space Sim in 2026? | |||
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