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===Update 15=== | ===Update 15=== | ||
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" /> | 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> | |||
===Update 18=== | ===Update 18=== | ||
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* 2 new pre-built ships<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=893894822772585 Elite Dangerous - Facebook - Type-8 - 31 July 2024]</ref> | * 2 new pre-built ships<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=893894822772585 Elite Dangerous - Facebook - Type-8 - 31 July 2024]</ref> | ||
* [[Python Mk II]] available in Odyssey for credits | * [[Python Mk II]] available in Odyssey for credits | ||
* | * [[Engineers|Engineering]] rebalance: | ||
* [[Type-8]] early access | ** 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. | |||
* [[Type-8 Transporter]] early access | |||
===ED: Ascendancy=== | ===ED: Ascendancy=== | ||
* A full rework of [[Powerplay]] aka Powerplay 2 is due in October 2024.<ref name=":11" /> | * A full rework of [[Powerplay]] aka Powerplay 2 is due in October 2024.<ref name=":11" /> | ||
** Overhaul of the Powerplay system, improved faction territory control and deeper political gameplay.<ref name=":12" /> | |||
* [[Mandalay]] early access | * [[Mandalay]] early access | ||
===New Ships === | ===New Ships === | ||
At least 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 new freighter by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Early access started in August 2024.<ref name=":11" /> The 3rd new ship is the [[Mandalay]]. | |||
* At least 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 new freighter by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Early access started in August 2024.<ref name=":11" /> The 3rd new ship is the [[Mandalay]]. | |||
* [[Pre-Built Ships]]: Frontier introduced ship bundles available for purchase with real money, allowing players to skip the grind.<ref name=":12" /> | |||
===Brand-new feature=== | ===Brand-new feature=== | ||