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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, in chronological order, without any hotfixes, bug-fix updates and stat fine tuning update.

Crowd Funding - Pre-release (2012/11 - 2014/12)

Crowd Funding - Pre-release
Date	Update Title	Content Description	Vehicle/Suit	Module/Personal Equipment
2012/11	Kickstarter	25,681 backers in 2 months, pledged £1,578,316
2013/12	Alpha 1.0^[1]	9 PvE only Combat Scenarios Ship Mechanism: Power Management, Firegroup, Shield and Hull, Power Distributor, Life-Support	Sidewinder Mk1 Cobra Mk3 as NPC enemies	Drives, Shield Generator, Life-Support, Power Distributor, Sensor Suite, Multi Cannon, Pulse Laser, Burst Laser, Small Missile (seeker), Heat Sink Ejector
2014/02	Alpha 2.0^[2]	4 Multiplayer modes: Free-for-all DM, Ethic and Credit TDM, Endless War, Impeccable Defense Bounty and Combat Bond prototype (earn Credits in each scenario to purchase new ship loadouts)	Cobra Mk3 Anaconda (non-flyable)	Cargo bay Scanner, Pulse Laser, Beam Laser, Burst Laser, Heat Sink Ejector, Missile Rack - He Dumbfire
2014/03	Alpha 3.0^[3]	Station Service: ship Outfitting, ship repair, Black Market Station docking (Coriolis) Fine and Bounty, Different jurisdictions Station Crime, Station Defense Ship insurance Hyperspace Jump to different location
2014/03	Original Planned Release Date	Delayed
2014/05	Alpha 4.0^[4]	5 systems; Galaxy map Unidentified Signal Source Trading, Commodities Market Bounty Hunting Supercruise, Hyperspace Jump between Systems NPC Interdiction NPC Faction: Federation, Independent space background from real galaxy data	Eagle Type-9 Anaconda	Fixed Cannon, Plasma Accelerator, Turret Burst Laser (can defend incoming missile)
2014/07/30	Beta 1.0^[5]	Game range radius of 21 LY, around 50 systems USS Spawn when Supercruise Event scenarios new station variants, 'rich' station interior variant text chat, voice comms missions System fuel consumption interdiction random Events Local Security Office in Contact trade route visualization in galaxy map Beacons and associated traffic new pilot animations	Viper Type 6 Imperial Fighter (AI only) Hauler(?) Dreadnought (Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser, non-flyable)	Docking computer, Large Plasma Accelerator
2014/10/01	Beta 2.0^[6]	500 Systemsmore starport (Ocellus) and outpost type celestial bodies scan and saleable exploration data Pre-flight checks System map wear and tear and repair Loans docking tutorial NPC ship in Supercruise backers' NPC names NPC rankings ECM systems metal and ice asteroids Drives and shields effected by mass	ASP(X)	Mine launcher
2014/10/29	Beta 3.0^[7]	2400 Systems Player-driven interdiction own multiple ships Donate missions Asteroid belt clusters Nebulae Fuel scooping Asteroid mining	Viper Imperial Clipper Federal Dropship	Fuel scoop, Mining Laser, Refinery
2014/11/20	Beta 3.9^[8]	Permits for systems and regions Major faction Missions new mission templates Rare goods imperial starport variants Dormant fines/bounty Imperial and Federation missions More variety for USSs free Trade Route data for current system Support for the free-track protocol in addition to TrackIR, allow FaceTrackNoIR to work with the game without additional setup
2014/11/22	Gamma 1.0^[9]	Playable area no longer restricted Kickstarter starting ships and locations Capital ship events	Python Orca Freagles(?) Majestic-Class Interdictor (non-flyable)
2014/12/10	Gamma 2.0^[10]	Slavery missions and commodities Route planning	Type-7 Adder

Official Release - Version 2.0 (2014/12 - 2017/12)

Official Release - Version 2.0
Date	Update Title	Content Description	Vehicle/Suit	Module/Personal Equipment
2014/12/16	Official Release 1.0	1:1 scale Galaxy (diameter 100,000 LY) NPC factions Trading and Smuggling, Bounty Hunting and Piracy, Exploration, Mining 3 Game Modes (Solo, Private Game and Open)	Adder, Anaconda, Asp Explorer, Cobra Mk III, Eagle, Federal Dropship, Hauler, Imperial Clipper, Orca, Python, Sidewinder, Type-6 Transporter, Type-7 Transporter, Type-9 Heavy, Viper MK III	previous added modules
2015/02/10	Version 1.1^[11]	Community Goal Route planning extend to 1,000 LY planet city lights
2015/03/10	Version 1.2^[12]	Wings system re-boot	FDL, Vulture
2015/04/03	Steam Release	Steam Version
2015/05/12	Mac Release	Mac Version
2015/06/05	Version 1.3^[13]	PowerPlay reputation and rank lock mission spawn interdicting NPC according to mission difficulty Mining Mission Low and high RES	Imperial Courier, Diamondback Scout and Diamondback Explorer	Limpet Controller: Collector, Fuel Transfer, Prospector
2015/09/21	VR^[14]	HTC Vive support
2015/10/05	Version 1.4^[15]	HAZ Type RES Compromised Nav Beacon Legal Salvage Mission CQC	Imperial Eagle, FGS, FAS
2015/10/06	Xbox Release	Xbox One version
2015/12/15	1.5/2.0 Horizons expansion^[16]	Mission: Crashed Ship, multistage, assassination new event: Salvage, crashed ship, deep space salvage, Distress Call zero atmosphere planet landing 5 types Surface Port Planetary Gameplay (exploration, fighting hovering drone, scan or hacking terminal) Synthesis	SRV: Scarab; ASPS, Viper4, Federal Corvette, Imperial Cutter, Keelback, Imperial Fighter (CQC)Total 31 Playable Ships
2016/02/16	Elite Dangerous: Arena^[17]	stand-alone product
2016/05/26	1.6/2.1 The Engineers^[18]	Engineering with random stat outcome ATC voice more mission templates galaxy map: bookmark, Increased filter options surface POIs material		Class 2 and 3 Enhanced Performance Thrusters, Huge class weapon module: BeamLaser, Pulse Laser, Multi-cannon and Large Multi-cannon
2016/10/27	1.7/2.2 The Guardians^[19]	Ship Launch Fighter and NPC Crew new Passenger Mission Yuri Grom joined PowerPlay Shipyard: Ship and Module Transfer, remote ship selling star ejection capital shipdock Training Tutorial Scenarios	Beluga Liner; SLF: F-63 Condor, Imperial Fighter, Taipan
2017/04/11	2.3 The Commanders	Holo-Me customization Multi-Crew Camera Suite Megaship Pirate NPC demand cargo Ship naming and ID customization Asteroid base stations New challenge scenarios	Dolphin (total 35 ships now)	turreted mining lasers; Data Link scanner
2017/06/27	PS Release	PlayStation 4 version
2017/09/26	2.4 The Return	Destroyed CMDR cause rebuy increase Pilot Federation Bounty no more expiration for Fine and Bounty more facilities added in Colonia region Starport added in Pleiades region Route planning extend to 20,000 LY and include Neutron Boost S&R Contact added mission distance in system
2017/12/20	Type-10		Type-10 Defender

Version 3.0 Beyond (2018/02 - 2018/12)

Version 3.0 Beyond
Date	Update Title	Content Description	Vehicle/Suit	Module/Personal Equipment
2018/02/27	3.0 Beyond Chapter 1	Crime and punishment overhaul: Notoriety, Detention Megaship, ATR NPC security force Powerplay Bounty Wing Mission Mission Depot for delivery mission Engineering: no more RNG when Engineering, self select experimental effect, Engineer Workshop for remote enginnering Galnet Audio Megaship interaction Interstellar Factor export and import price in Starmap Material Trader, Tech Broker Target Ignore for collector limpet and refinery	Chieftain, add seat for Keelback	Shock Cannon, Remote Flechette, Enzyme Missile, Class 4 Meta-Alloy HRP, Recon Limpet Controller
2018/06/28	3.0 Beyond Chapter 2	new Wing Mission Space installation interaction escape pod interaction in destroyed Megaship Surrender at Local Authority Notoriety decrease when docking	Challenger, Krait Mk2	L class Plasma Shock (FGT), Guardian Shard (FT), Plasma Launcher (FT), Guardian FSD Booster
2018/08/28	3.0 Beyond Chapter 3	4 new Engineers in Colonia new Guardian Site	Crusader, Guardian SLF: Trident, Javelin, Lance	L Class dumbfire missile. seeker missile, torpedo, Multi-Cannon(T), S class Shock Cannon(FGT), S Class Guardian Plasma Launcher (FT), S Class Guardian Shard Cannon(FT), S Class Guardian Gauss Cannon (F)
2018/12/11	3.0 Beyond Chapter 4	economic, security and Happiness stat in BGS Megaship move weekly Orrery in system map Codex Squadron creation Core mining	Krait Phantom, Mamba	Full Spectrum System Scanner, Detailed Surface Scanner, unified Discovery Scanner, Pulse Wave Analyser, Abrasion Blaster, Sub-surface Displacement Missile, Seismic Charge Launcher
2018/12/11		Mac support dropped

Pre-Odyssey - Odyssey Release (2019/04 - 2024/08)

Pre-Odyssey - Odyssey Release
Date	Update Title	Content Description	Vehicle/Suit	Module/Personal Equipment
2019/04/23	April Update	Main Menu Overhual Game tip when loading Starter Area in Dromi system Pilot handbook in Codex Flight Assistance: Auto Dock/Launch, Hyperspace De-throttle Plot Route shown at External Panel (panel 1)		Supercruise Assist, Advanced Docking Computer
2019/09/18	September Update	New Starter Experience ARX
2020/06/09	Fleet Carrier Update		Fleet Carrier
2020/10/27	Free Horizon	Horizons rolled into base game as free add-on
2020/11/19	Epic Game Store release
2021/05/19	4.0 Odyssey expansion	First Person Gameplay On-foot Tutorial for Odyssey 9 new personnel equipment Engineers Odyssey Settlement On-foot mission Apex Interstellar Transport		personnel weapon and armor
2021/09/22	Odyssey Update 7	AA Cannon and Enforcer Unit in Planetary CZ change destination when using Apex Interstellar Transport
2021/10/27	Odyssey Update 8	Wells class megaship walkable Emote Settlement NPC interaction mission on foot courier and smuggle mission	Add 4th seat for 4 players crew: Alliance Crusader, Anaconda, Beluga, Federal Corvette, Imperial Cutter, Type9 and Type10
2021/12/09	Odyssey Update 9	Mission provider NPC in settlement	SRV: Scorpion (last SRV added: 2015/12/15 6 years ago)	Multi Limpet Controller
2022/03/10	Console Dev Canceled^[20]	Console development canceled
2022/03/15	Odyssey Update 11	Fleet carrier become walkable Settlement new mission type: Protect
2022/08/09	Odyssey Update 13	Azimuth Biotech Proteus Wave took place in the HIP 22460 system
2022/11/29	Odyssey Update 14	8 Thargoid Titans attack bubble, Second Thargoid War 4.0 live and 3.8 legacy separatation Thargoid Maelstrom and on-foot gameplay
2023/05/09	Odyssey Update 15	New settlement restoration AX mission Thargoid Revenant		Pulse Neutraliser
2023/08/01	Odyssey Update 16	Thargoid Scythe new Evacuation Passenger mission
2024/02/26	Odyssey Update 18	Ending of Second Thargoid War		Guardian Nanite Torpedo Pylon
2024/04/09	Odyssey Update 18.02	Supercruise Overcharge		SCO FSD
2024/05/08	Odyssey Update 18.04	Python Mk2 Prebuild ship pack purchase with ARX, Last ship added into game: Krait Phantom, Mamba (2018/12/11 5.5 years ago)	Python Mk2
2024/05/28	Odyssey Update 18.06	Thargoid Destroy income increase
2024/08/06	Odyssey Update 18.08	Engineering material demand decrease	Type-8
2024/08/07		Python Mk2 available using credit (3 months after Early Access)

Post-Odyssey (2024/10 - NOW)

Post-Odyssey
Date	Update Title	Content Description	Vehicle/Suit	Module/Personal Equipment
2024/10/22	Ascendancy Update	PowerPlay 2.0	Mandalay
2024/12/13	Cobra Mk5 Update	10th Years Anniversary Thargoid War End	Cobra Mk5
2025/02/27	Trailblazers Update	Colonization Refinery Contact
2025/04/08	Corsair Update		Corsair
2025/04/24	Cobra Mk5 Credit Purchase	Cobra Mk5 available using credit (4 months after Early Access)
2025/07/22	Panther Clipper Update		Panther Clipper	MK II Cargo Rack
2025/08/19	Vanguards Update 4.2.0.0	Squadron Overhaul, allowed Credit, ships, cargo and on-foot material sharing	Squadron Carrier
2025/08/22	Vanguards Update 4.2.0.1	Vista Genomics and Pioneer Supply added to Squadron Carrier eliminate economies 'cannibalize' each other via market links, resulted in limited or zero goods available at commodity market Squadron member increase from 500 to 600
2025/09/02	Vanguards Update 4.2.0.2	Bar added to Squadron Carrier Squadron privacy changes Carrier balance accessible via Squadron Bank, members able to contribute directly to the account
2025/09/11	Vanguards Update 4.2.0.3	automatically assign a new Squadron Leader if current leader become inactive for 90 days
2025/09/29	Vanguards Update 4.2.1.0	Cancel or demolition building in Colonization system Show require material in Starmap or system map Organic Sampler range increase to 750m Improved onfoot tutorial (Added marker to Ship Vendor when arriving at Chamberlain’s Rest to guide players to the next step of the tutorials) 500 ARX to change CMDR name	Type 11	Mk II Mining Repeater, Mk II Mining Multi Limpet Controller - Size 5 mining multi limpet controller
2025/10/16	Vanguards Update 4.2.1.2	Introduced new functional to prevent claim sniping
2025/11/11	Vanguards Update 4.2.2.0	New T3 Starport Dodecs with Tech Broker Powerplay Care Package open automatically after 30 days, convert to credit if material is full
2025/12/02	Vanguards Update 4.3.0.0	FPS NPC AI improvement Rebalanced NPCs suit and shield resistances Decreased flight time of plasma projectiles	Caspian Explorer	Mk II Ablative Armours, Mk II Gravity Optimised Thrusters, Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO)
2025/12/11	Vanguards Update 4.3.0.1	Capped damage resistance at 75% Station weapons deal plasma damage		Mk II Ablative Mirrored Surface Composite for Caspian Explorer
2026/02/24	Vanguards Update 4.3.1.0		Kestrel Mk II	Mk II Agile Boost Thrusters, Mk II Plasma Shock Accelerator
2026/04/28	Vanguards Update 4.3.3.0	new bulk passenger evacuation missions	Lynx Highliner	Mk II Business & Economy Passenger Cabins
2026/06/30 TBC	Operation Update	Megaship boarding and FPS combat Ship Interior (SLV Nomad only)^[21] Internal Kit Pack^[21]	SLV Nomad (Last SLV added: Guardian SLF 2018/08/28)	Mk II Discovery Scanner, Mk I Vessel Bay, Mk II Vessel Bay

[1] www.youtube.com/watch?v=M44wH8NCc3g

[2] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-alpha-phase-2-0-released-video.11397/

[3] ttps://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/20ec8a/alpha_30_to_be_released_shortly/

[4] ttps://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/25ngry/alpha_4_is_live_patch_notes/

[5] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/beta-1-available-for-download.28314/

[6] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/beta-2-now-available.43776/

[7] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/beta-3-00-change-log.52242/

[8] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/beta-3-9-change-log.61341/

[9] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/gamma-released.62454/

[10] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/gamma-2-00-incoming.71785/

[11] ttps://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/2vfe9k/complete_11_patch_notes_pack_a_lunch/

[12] ttps://community.elitedangerous.com/en/patch-notes/1.2-wings

[13] ttps://community.elitedangerous.com/en/node/190

[14] ttps://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359320/view/5220191245401201833

[15] ttps://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359320/view/5220191245401201728

[16] ttps://community.elitedangerous.com/node/247

[17] ttps://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359320/view/5220191245401200698

[18] ttps://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359320/view/5220191245401200280

[19] ttps://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359320/view/5220191245401198704

[20] ttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/

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