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Line 1: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yo1iHP9KUXpoBaIzJsRsDxfAcQa7cBq0YUIFy3m2NII/edit#gid=1287294423&range=I6<nowiki/>{{Upcoming}}https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yo1iHP9KUXpoBaIzJsRsDxfAcQa7cBq0YUIFy3m2NII/edit#gid=1287294423&range=I6[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png\|thumb\|300px\|Elite Dangerous: Odyssey key art]] ~~{{Upcoming}}~~ ~~[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Odyssey_Key-Art.png\|thumb\|300px\|Elite Dangerous: Odyssey key art]]~~ '''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey''' is the second paid expansion for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]''. [[Frontier Developments]] has described it as the biggest update yet and a defining moment in the history of the game.<ref name=":5" /> It has been in active development since August 2018, and was officially announced on June 3, 2020.<ref name="Odyssey">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement]</ref> ''Odyssey'' was originally scheduled to release in December 2020 on all platforms, but was delayed to early 2021 due to the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom\|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="Delay1">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/community-update-01-05.543730/ Frontier Forums: Community Update (01/05)]</ref> It was then delayed a second time as COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom were renewed, and is currently scheduled to release in late spring 2021 for PC and autumn for Xbox and PlayStation.<ref name="Delay2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-update-2021.563138/ Frontier Forums: Odyssey Update 2021]</ref> == Overview == [[File:Elite Dangerous Odyssey Announcement Trailer\|thumb\|300px\|The leaked trailer for Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]] 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.<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/ Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement]</ref> === One Giant Leap === See the galaxy like never before. Touch down on breathtaking planets powered by stunning new tech, soak in suns rising over unforgettable vistas, discover outposts and settlements, and explore with unrestricted freedom.<ref name=":0" /> === Forge Your Own Path === Take on a wide variety of contracts and play your way, from diplomacy and commerce to lethal stealth and all-out combat. Diverse settings, objectives, and NPCs offer endless mission variety and a near infinite amount of content to enjoy.<ref name=":0" /> === Assemble Your Crew === Social hubs spread throughout the galaxy give Commanders the ideal place to plan their next move. Form alliances, procure services, and even find expert support in highly coveted Engineers. These public outposts also help you acquire and upgrade weapons and gear to perfect your playing style.<ref name=":0" /> === The Sphere of Combat === Experience intense first-person combat, kit out your character with an array of weapons and gear, and coordinate with teammates to master a multi-layered, deep, tactical environment where Commanders, SRVs and Starships converge.<ref name=":0" /> == Q&A == ==== Is Elite Dangerous: Odyssey coming to VR? ==== Currently, Elite Dangerous: Odyssey will not be VR-compatible at launch. We’re big fans of VR and we are truly proud of the amazing experience that we currently offer in Elite Dangerous. However, the new gameplay, mechanics and features that will be introduced with Elite Dangerous: Odyssey means that we had to re-examine if we could deliver that same experience without compromise, which, for launch, means Odyssey will not be VR-compatible.<ref name=":2">https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-announcement.546389/page-63#post-8495906</ref> In a follow up email we confirmed that VR support is still an open possibility sometime after launch, “with no defined date,” according to the company.<ref>https://uploadvr.com/elite-dangerous-odyssey-wont-have-vr-support-at-launch/</ref> ==== Will there be Base Building in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey? ==== Base building is not currently on the roadmap for Elite Dangerous, however we have plenty of new features planned instead such as on-foot exploration, new planetary tech, social hubs, combat as well as more to be shared later on! We’re looking to put our ''best foot forward'' with Odyssey and if you’d like an overview of what to expect, you can check out the website or Steam page.<ref name=":2" /> ==== Will Elite Dangerous: Odyssey be included in my Lifetime Expansion Pass? ==== While Elite Dangerous: Odyssey is a paid expansion, we're happy to confirm that yes, this expansion will absolutely be included in the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]] for free.<ref name=":2" /> == Features == === Confirmed === These are all the confirmed features.<ref name=":0" /> * [[Atmospheric Landings\|Atmospheric landings]] on planets with tenuous atmospheres.<ref>[https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/frontier-talks-about-elites-new-on-foot-exploration-update-odyssey/ Frontier talks about Elite's new on-foot exploration update, Odyssey] </ref> * Millions of older planets have refreshed visuals with new levels of detail.<ref name=":3">[https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/18/21372562/elite-dangerous-odyssey-expansion-details-one-giant-leap-interview Elite: Dangerous expansion aims to give players their own ‘Neil Armstrong moment’]</ref> * Each sunset feels unique with a new algorithm that factors in the composition of the planetary atmosphere, the color, distance of the nearby stars etc.<ref name=":3" /> * New living creatures are distributed across the galaxy based on complex, in-fiction rules and logic.<ref name=":3" /> * Locate biologicals (flora and vegetation) from orbit, then land to sample their genomes. Return to a starport and exchange those discoveries for credits and buy upgrades. Player names are permanently attached to the things they discover.<ref name=":3" /> * Explore [[planets]] and [[moons]] by walking in first person * [[Social hub]]s are included at launch.<ref name=":6">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/odyssey-update-on-vr-and-ship-interiors.554223/ Odyssey: Update on VR and Ship Interiors] </ref> Social spaces to meet and interact with other players.<ref name=":3" /> Players can meet up and get missions from NPCs in person.<ref name=":7">[https://www.polygon.com/features/2020/9/29/21493772/elite-dangerous-odyssey-paid-dlc-preview-release-date-price New expansion for Elite Dangerous will add tens of thousands of locations to the game] - Polygon </ref> There are 3 types of social spaces: Planetports, Spaceports, and Outposts. These are at pre-existing locations all around the Milky Way. There are only 3 unique layouts at launch.<ref name=":7" /> * Small orbital stations will get Outpost social hubs. Large space stations (Coriolis starports and Orbis stations) will get Spaceports with 360-degree views of the station interior. Large surface installations will get Planetports.<ref name=":7" /> * Quest givers and vendors are in roughly the same locations.<ref name=":7" /> *** The NPCs inside the social hubs will differ based on what factions are in control. This is based on the [[Background Simulation]]. The BGS changes the worlds and players can change the BGS.<ref name=":7" /> * By taking missions of [[Minor Factions]], players can help them gain control of built-up areas and drive out competitors in star systems and neighboring systems. The mission types change based on the economic state of the system, the faction objectives and player-directed influence of specific factions.<ref name=":7" /> * [[Settlement]]s, [[points of interest]] with a variety of activities. Transient elements spawn in and out to fill the surface. Settlements are quite big with industrial areas, military bases and small [[outpost]]s.<ref name=":4">[https://twinfinite.net/2020/08/elite-dangerous-odyssey-interview/ Elite Dangerous Interview: Devs Detail Upcoming Odyssey Expansion]</ref> Each settlement has multiple buildings. Such as extraction, agricultural and industrial settlements. Factions vie for control of the settlements. The interior spaces have breathable atmospheres. The BGS influences the difficulty and population of a settlement.<ref name=":7" /> * Interactive [[human]] populations offer missions and emergent game play. For example you can trade or pirate (loot) a settlement.<ref name=":4" /> * Take on contracts * Multiple play styles: diplomacy, commerce, stealth, first-person combat and more. * Explore with unrestricted freedom. * Diverse settings, objectives and NPCs * NPCs offer endless mission variety and a near infinite amount of content to enjoy * Form alliances * Procure services and support from [[Engineers]]. * Three new [[suits]]: the Remlok Maverick (scavenging), Supratech Artemis (exploration), and Manticore Dominator (combat). Each provides statistical bonuses. Collect new items and resources to upgrade and specialize suits; for example, the Manticore Dominator can be specialized for short or long-range combat. High level upgrades require [[Engineers\|Engineering]]. A battery powers shields and life support systems. It can be managed with a power distribution system.<ref name=":7" /> * Gear: jet pack, cutting tool * Handheld weapons, including an assault rifle, rocket launcher, shotgun, pistol, and more. ** Weapons are divided into one of three damage types, depending on the manufacturer. [[Kinematic Armaments]] specializes in kinetic weapons, [[Manticore]] specializes in plasma weapons, and [[Takada]] specializes in laser weapons. Kinetic projectiles are most effective against unshielded targets, lasers are most effective against shields, and plasma projectiles are very powerful but slower-moving than the other two types. * Coordinate with teammates. * Multi-layered, tactical environment with commanders (on foot), [[SRV]]s and [[ship\|ships]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-q-a-ships-and-vehicles.564230/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Q&A - Ships and Vehicles]</ref> Deploying commanders on the ground requires landing the ship first. With [[Multicrew]], multiple commanders aboard the same ship can deploy on foot, in an SRV, and in a [[Ship-Launched Fighters\|Ship-Launched Fighter]] all at the same time. Ship weapons cannot target commanders because they are too small to target, but commanders can use certain handheld weapons to target ships. SRVs can damage commanders by running over them, but ships cannot ram commanders. * No virtual reality support at launch.<ref name=":1">[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/641175838 Frontier live stream on Twitch, June 4, 2020.]</ref> Full VR in ships and vehicles in all parts of the game, except on foot it switches to the flat game screen, but no need to remove the headset if you don't want.<ref name=":6" /> * Ship interiors are not included at launch.<ref name=":6" /> === Leaks === According to a leaked roadmap, it will feature:<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/roadmap-leaked.509196/</ref> * <s>Base building</s> is not on the roadmap.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> * Atmospheric landings * First person shooter style gameplay - ([[Space Legs\|space legs]]) * [[Thargoids]] in the flesh Atmospheric landings were confirmed in the released trailer for the expansion, which shows two commanders landing on a atmospheric desert planet.<ref name=":0" /> Line 89 ⟶ 91: In the leak, Elite Dangerous' NewEra/Odyssey was code named "Watson". It matches the promo image filename "ed_watson_announce_gleam_1920-jpg" of the Odyssey/OverclockersUK competition post (June 2020).<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/gxx6qk/seeming_confirmation_that_the_leak_was_about/</ref> == Stellar Forge == The [[Stellar Forge]] has been upgraded with terrains and terrain materials of various different types and scales which are deterministically selected and blended together depending on the Stellar Forge (SF) driven properties of that planet. Landable planets are classified between rocky, icy, rocky ice, high metal content and metal rich depending on what emerges from the SF, but their terrains are dependent on those simulation values more than these discrete titles. Terrain shapes, styles, and combinations are mixed together, meaning there is a lot of variation within these classes.<ref name=":8">https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/new-odyssey-article-more-on-planet-generation.562834/#post-8891009</ref><ref name=":9">https://issuu.com/bizmediauk/docs/mcv964_jan21_digital</ref> Across a planet there is now a large scale mask processed which determines different zones of types of terrain based. The mask depends on things like how gravitationally stressed the planet is, the crust thickness and if the planet is, or has been, tectonically active. These zones mask out further subzones of terrain and material types, and follow the flow patterns laid out by the layer above it, creating a seamless landscape across the planet.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" /> == Alpha == ''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'' will be preceded by an alpha period on PC in early spring 2021. Players who own the [[Lifetime Expansion Pass]] or purchase the ''Odyssey'' Deluxe Alpha edition will have access to the alpha. Over the course of the alpha, ''Odyssey'' features will be introduced incrementally in order to focus community feedback.<ref name="Delay2" /> == Editions == ''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'' is currently available for pre-order in two editions on PC. Pre-order options for Xbox and PlayStation will be made available on a future date.<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) £29.99/$39.99/34.99EUR * Includes the ''Odyssey'' expansion and the exclusive "Pioneer" suit skin '''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Deluxe Alpha Expansion''' (PC) Line 108 ⟶ 110: *Includes the ''Odyssey'' expansion, the exclusive "Pioneer" suit skin, the Official Digital Soundtrack, and access to the ''Odyssey'' pre-release alpha version == Development == [[File:ED-Odyssey-base-arrive-concept.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Base arrive concept art]] On 15 November 2019 Frontier described the new era of Elite in a Trading Statement and Roadmap Update: Line 126 ⟶ 128: On June 3, 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" /> == Videos == <gallery> File:Elite_Dangerous_Odyssey_Announcement_Trailer

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