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v2.0 & v1.5 additions
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[[Elite Dangerous]] is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions. Here is the '''Version history''' of how it has evolved over time.
[[Elite Dangerous]] is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions. Here is the '''Version history''' of how it has evolved over time.


The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on 15th December 2015. Since launch, there have been 1999 documented improvements to the live game.
The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on 15th December 2015. Since launch, there have been 2954 documented improvements to the live game.


This page is a quick reference for the purpose of informing returning-CMDRs, after time away from the cockpit, of what has been added to Elite Dangerous and when. Provided are highlights of each release version - approximately 90% of the changelog information is omitted - therefore they are ordered as follows:
This page is a quick reference for the purpose of informing returning-CMDRs, after time away from the cockpit, of what has been added to Elite Dangerous and when. Provided are highlights of each release version - approximately 90% of the changelog information is omitted - therefore they are ordered as follows:
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== History ==
== History ==


=== v2.0 "Horizons' Planetary Landings" & 1.5 "Ships" - 15th Dec 2015 ===
=== v2.0 "Planetary Landings" & 1.5 "Ships" - 15th Dec 2015 ===
* '''New 64 bit client'''
* '''New 64 bit client'''
* '''Vive VR headset support added'''
* '''Vive VR headset support added'''
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* Local emergency rescue NPCs added
* Local emergency rescue NPCs added
* Spanish community-created localisation added
* Spanish community-created localisation added
* Overhaul of Planet Surface rendering
* Materials & Synthesis added: AFM module resupply, FSD Boost, Ship projectile resupply, SRV hull repair, SRV refuel, SRV ammo refill
* Background Simulation balance changes
* Background Simulation balance changes
* '''(Horizons)''' '''Ships can land on planet surfaces!'''
* '''(Horizons)''' '''Ships can land on planet surfaces!'''
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* (Horizons) Planetary Missions and Permits added
* (Horizons) Planetary Missions and Permits added
* (Horizons) Planetary schematic map added
* (Horizons) Planetary schematic map added
* (Horizons) Overhaul of Planet Surface rendering
* (Horizons) Materials & Synthesis added: AFM module resupply, FSD Boost, Ship projectile resupply, SRV hull repair, SRV refuel, SRV ammo refill
* (PC/OSX) Bobbleheads added
* (PC/OSX) Bobbleheads added
* (PC/OSX) Updated French, German and Russian translations
* (PC/OSX) Updated French, German and Russian translations
* Changelog, ? notes: v2.0/v1.5
* Changelog, 955 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=211781 v2.0/v1.5]


=== v1.4 "CQC" - 6th Oct 2015 ===
=== v1.4 "CQC" - 6th Oct 2015 ===