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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.

The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on ~~6th January~~ 2016. Since launch, there have been ~~3020~~ documented improvements to the live game.

The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on 1st February 2016. Since launch, there have been 3053 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:

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==== v2.0.01 (includes 1.5.01) - 16th Dec 2015 ====

* ~~Various gameplay~~ and stability improvements

* Gameplay and stability improvements

* (Horizons) ~~Various~~ SRV control and targeting improvements

* (Horizons) SRV control and targeting improvements

* Changelog, 13 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=213073 v2.0.01] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=214239 Server]

==== v2.0.02 (~~includes~~ 1.5.02) - 21st Dec 2015 ====

==== v2.0.02 (incl. 1.5.02) - 21st Dec 2015 ====

* CMDR statistics screen now shows time played

* ~~Various audio~~, gameplay, graphics, performance and stability improvements

* Audio, gameplay, graphics, performance and stability improvements

* (Horizons) ~~Various gameplay~~ improvements

* (Horizons) Gameplay improvements

* Changelog, 33 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=216276 v2.0.02]

==== v2.0.03 (~~includes~~ 1.5.03) - 6th Jan 2016 ====

==== v2.0.03 (incl. 1.5.03) - 6th Jan 2016 ====

* (PC/OSX) Alternative Download option added to game launcher

* ~~Various stability~~ improvements

* Stability improvements

* Changelog, 20 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=221303 v2.0.0.3]

==== v2.0.04 (~~includes~~ 1.5.04) - 26th Jan 2016 ====

==== v2.0.04 (incl. 1.5.04) - 26th Jan 2016 ====

* ~~Various gameplay~~, networking and stability improvements

* Gameplay, networking and stability improvements

* Changelog, 26 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=227540 v2.0.04]

==== v2.0.05 (incl. 1.5.05) - 1st February 2016 ====

* (Horizons) Planetside object spawning improvements

* (Server) Background Simulation improvements

* Changelog, 7 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=229338 v2.0.05]

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

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* Changed how powerplant damage is handled - small chance of instant destruction, otherwise malfunctions and halved power output

* Assign Imperial Eagles to those who should have them from their [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1461411552/elite-dangerous/description Kickstarter] backer rewards

* (Server) Many matchmaking fixes and refinements

* (Server) Various stability and performance improvements

* (Server) Fixes to Minor-Faction gameplay

* (Server) Minor Factions sponsored by Player Groups added

* (Server) ~~Put more awesome into space :)~~

* (Server) Various Background Simulation, matchmaking, networking, performance, and stability improvements

* Changelog, 396 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188174 v1.4]

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* (OSX) Support for Retina native resolutions added

* (OSX) Support for Fullscreen, Borderless & Windowed display modes added

* (Server) Stability fixes & weekly maintenance cycle performance optimizations.

* (Server) Rares goods' availability & legalities improved for Onionhead, Lucan Onionhead and Tarach Tor Spice!

* (Server) More Minor Factions sponsored by Player Groups added

* (Server) Daily limits to minor faction influence changes added

* (Server) ~~Station/outpost flipping following conflicts fixed~~

* (Server) Background Simulation, performance and stability improvements

* Changelogs, 24 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=193497 v1.4.01] and Server [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=195411 #1] & [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=197529 #2]

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** Respects 'Report crimes against me' setting

* Allow any general purpose slot on any ship to contain a fuel tank module

* ~~Network stability fixes~~

* Networking improvements

* Translations for missions added: French, German, and Russian

* (Server) ~~Minor-Faction gameplay~~ improvements

* (Server) Background Simulation improvements

* Changelogs, 602 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=151945 v1.3] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=153988 Server]

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==== v1.3.05 - 18th Jun 2015 ====

* ~~Various mission fixes~~

* Mission improvements

* Localisation text corrections

* Ship repair costs overhaul

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* Galnet news reliability improvements

* Powerplay balance changes

* (OSX) ~~Various control device issues fixed~~

* (OSX) Controller compatibility improvements

* Changelogs, 34 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=160862 v1.3.06] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=161261 Server]

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* (Server) Galnet news reports Powerplay predictions

* (Server) Exploration optimisations

* (Server) Powerplay ~~gameplay and rewards'~~ improvements

* (Server) Powerplay improvements

* Changelogs, 19 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=163036 v1.3.07] and Server [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=165388 #1], [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=170039 #2] & [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=170747 #3]

==== v1.3.08 - 5th Aug 2015 ====

* ~~Various matchmaking fixes~~

* Matchmaking improvements

* Appconfig option [https://support.frontier.co.uk/kb/faq.php?id=33 RouterPort] added

* Changelog, 13 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=172183 v1.3.08]

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==== v1.2.01 - 11th Mar 2015 ====

* ~~Wing instancing~~ improvements

* Matchmaking improvements

* Hotfix identified as v1.2.02 fixed critical crash bug

* Changelog, 16 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=124593 v1.2.01]

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==== v1.2.04 - 13th Mar 2015 ====

* Head-tracking ~~fixes~~

* Head-tracking improvements

* (Server) ~~Minor-Faction gameplay~~ improvements

* (Server) Background Simulation improvements

* Changelog, 6 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=125961 v1.2.04]

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==== v1.2.06 - 25th Mar 2015 ====

* (Server) ~~Minor-Faction gameplay~~ improvements

* (Server) Background Simulation improvements

* Changelog, 21 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=130917 v1.2.06]

==== v1.2.07 - 10th Apr 2015 ====

* Prevent docking after the police 'notice' that a player is wanted

* (Server) ~~Various performance~~ and reliability improvements

* (Server) Performance and reliability improvements

* (Server) Cap all bounties to 1 million credits per ~~minor faction~~

* (Server) Cap all bounties to 1 million credits per Minor Faction

* Changelogs, 19 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=136168 v1.2.07] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=139164 Server]

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==== v1.1.03 - 12th Feb 2015 ====

* ~~Various gameplay fixes~~

* Gameplay improvements

* Changelog, 18 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=113566 v1.1.03]

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==== v1.1.06 - 5th Mar 2015 ====

* ~~Various gameplay fixes~~

* Gameplay improvements

* Changelog, 6 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=121828 v1.1.06]

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==== v1.01 - 17th Dec 2014 ====

* ~~Various gameplay fixes~~

* Gameplay improvements

* Changelog, 11 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=77971 v1.01]

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==== v1.04 - 8th Jan 2015 ====

* ~~Minor-Faction gameplay~~ improvements

* Background Simulation improvements

* Changelog, 18 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=94724 v1.04]

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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.
-The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on 6th January 2016. Since launch, there have been 3020 documented improvements to the live game.
+The current version is {{CurrentVersion}}, released on 1st February 2016. Since launch, there have been 3053 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:
@@ Line 55: / Line 55: @@
 ==== v2.0.01 (includes 1.5.01) - 16th Dec 2015 ====
-* Various gameplay and stability improvements
+* Gameplay and stability improvements
-* (Horizons) Various SRV control and targeting improvements
+* (Horizons) SRV control and targeting improvements
 * Changelog, 13 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=213073 v2.0.01] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=214239 Server]
-==== v2.0.02 (includes 1.5.02) - 21st Dec 2015 ====
+==== v2.0.02 (incl. 1.5.02) - 21st Dec 2015 ====
 * CMDR statistics screen now shows time played
-* Various audio, gameplay, graphics, performance and stability improvements
+* Audio, gameplay, graphics, performance and stability improvements
-* (Horizons) Various gameplay improvements
+* (Horizons) Gameplay improvements
 * Changelog, 33 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=216276 v2.0.02]
-==== v2.0.03 (includes 1.5.03) - 6th Jan 2016 ====
+==== v2.0.03 (incl. 1.5.03) - 6th Jan 2016 ====
 * (PC/OSX) Alternative Download option added to game launcher
-* Various stability improvements
+* Stability improvements
 * Changelog, 20 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=221303 v2.0.0.3]
-==== v2.0.04 (includes 1.5.04) - 26th Jan 2016 ====
+==== v2.0.04 (incl. 1.5.04) - 26th Jan 2016 ====
-* Various gameplay, networking and stability improvements
+* Gameplay, networking and stability improvements
 * Changelog, 26 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=227540 v2.0.04]
+==== v2.0.05 (incl. 1.5.05) - 1st February 2016 ====
+* (Horizons) Planetside object spawning improvements
+* (Server) Background Simulation improvements
+* Changelog, 7 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=229338 v2.0.05]
 === v1.4 "CQC" - 6th Oct 2015 ===
@@ Line 85: / Line 90: @@
 * Changed how powerplant damage is handled - small chance of instant destruction, otherwise malfunctions and halved power output
 * Assign Imperial Eagles to those who should have them from their [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1461411552/elite-dangerous/description Kickstarter] backer rewards
-* (Server) Many matchmaking fixes and refinements
-* (Server) Various stability and performance improvements
-* (Server) Fixes to Minor-Faction gameplay
 * (Server) Minor Factions sponsored by Player Groups added
-* (Server) Put more awesome into space :)
+* (Server) Various Background Simulation, matchmaking, networking, performance, and stability improvements
 * Changelog, 396 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188174 v1.4]
@@ Line 100: / Line 102: @@
 * (OSX) Support for Retina native resolutions added
 * (OSX) Support for Fullscreen, Borderless & Windowed display modes added
-* (Server) Stability fixes & weekly maintenance cycle performance optimizations.
 * (Server) Rares goods' availability & legalities improved for Onionhead, Lucan Onionhead and Tarach Tor Spice!
 * (Server) More Minor Factions sponsored by Player Groups added
 * (Server) Daily limits to minor faction influence changes added
-* (Server) Station/outpost flipping following conflicts fixed
+* (Server) Background Simulation, performance and stability improvements
 * Changelogs, 24 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=193497 v1.4.01] and Server [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=195411 #1] & [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=197529 #2]
@@ Line 137: / Line 138: @@
 ** Respects 'Report crimes against me' setting
 * Allow any general purpose slot on any ship to contain a fuel tank module
-* Network stability fixes
+* Networking improvements
 * Translations for missions added: French, German, and Russian
-* (Server) Minor-Faction gameplay improvements
+* (Server) Background Simulation improvements
 * Changelogs, 602 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=151945 v1.3] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=153988 Server]
@@ Line 162: / Line 163: @@
 ==== v1.3.05 - 18th Jun 2015 ====
-* Various mission fixes
+* Mission improvements
 * Localisation text corrections
 * Ship repair costs overhaul
@@ Line 171: / Line 172: @@
 * Galnet news reliability improvements
 * Powerplay balance changes
-* (OSX) Various control device issues fixed
+* (OSX) Controller compatibility improvements
 * Changelogs, 34 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=160862 v1.3.06] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=161261 Server]
@@ Line 179: / Line 180: @@
 * (Server) Galnet news reports Powerplay predictions
 * (Server) Exploration optimisations
-* (Server) Powerplay gameplay and rewards' improvements
+* (Server) Powerplay improvements
 * Changelogs, 19 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=163036 v1.3.07] and Server [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=165388 #1], [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=170039 #2] & [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=170747 #3]
 ==== v1.3.08 - 5th Aug 2015 ====
-* Various matchmaking fixes
+* Matchmaking improvements
 * Appconfig option [https://support.frontier.co.uk/kb/faq.php?id=33 RouterPort] added
 * Changelog, 13 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=172183 v1.3.08]
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 ==== v1.2.01 - 11th Mar 2015  ====
-* Wing instancing improvements
+* Matchmaking improvements
 * Hotfix identified as v1.2.02 fixed critical crash bug
 * Changelog, 16 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=124593 v1.2.01]
@@ Line 206: / Line 207: @@
 ==== v1.2.04 - 13th Mar 2015 ====
-* Head-tracking fixes
+* Head-tracking improvements
-* (Server) Minor-Faction gameplay improvements
+* (Server) Background Simulation improvements
 * Changelog, 6 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=125961 v1.2.04]
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 ==== v1.2.06 - 25th Mar 2015 ====
-* (Server) Minor-Faction gameplay improvements
+* (Server) Background Simulation improvements
 * Changelog, 21 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=130917 v1.2.06]
 ==== v1.2.07 - 10th Apr 2015 ====
 * Prevent docking after the police 'notice' that a player is wanted
-* (Server) Various performance and reliability improvements
+* (Server) Performance and reliability improvements
-* (Server) Cap all bounties to 1 million credits per minor faction
+* (Server) Cap all bounties to 1 million credits per Minor Faction
 * Changelogs, 19 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=136168 v1.2.07] and [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=139164 Server]
@@ Line 241: / Line 242: @@
 ==== v1.1.03 - 12th Feb 2015 ====
-* Various gameplay fixes
+* Gameplay improvements
 * Changelog, 18 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=113566 v1.1.03]
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 ==== v1.1.06 - 5th Mar 2015 ====
-* Various gameplay fixes
+* Gameplay improvements
 * Changelog, 6 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=121828 v1.1.06]
@@ Line 260: / Line 261: @@
 ==== v1.01 - 17th Dec 2014 ====
-* Various gameplay fixes
+* Gameplay improvements
 * Changelog, 11 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=77971 v1.01]
@@ Line 273: / Line 274: @@
 ==== v1.04 - 8th Jan 2015 ====
-* Minor-Faction gameplay improvements
+* Background Simulation improvements
 * Changelog, 18 notes: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=94724 v1.04]

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