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'''''Elite Dangerous''''' is a massively multiplayer space epic and the fourth installment in the legendary [[Elite series|''Elite'' series]], the longest running space simulation series in history.<ref>[https://twitter.com/gwr/status/611537566299463681?lang=en Twitter: Guinness World Records, 18 Jun 2015]</ref> It was developed and published by [[Frontier Developments]] with [[David Braben]] as the director. The Windows PC version launched on December 16, 2014. It was partially funded via a [[Kickstarter]] campaign.<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/elite-dangerous-crowdfunding-covered-less-than-one-quarter-of-its-total-cost-creator-says/ PC Gamer: Elite: Dangerous creator says crowdfunding covered less than one-quarter of its total cost]</ref> The Mac version was released on May 12, 2015,<ref name=":5" /> but Mac OS support was dropped on December 11, 2018 due to technical barriers.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/important-mac-announcement.424243/ Frontier Forums: Important Mac announcement]</ref> The Xbox One version launched on October 6, 2015,<ref name=":6" /> followed by the PlayStation 4 version on June 27, 2017.<ref name=":7">[https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/05/16/elite-dangerous-touches-down-on-ps4-june-27/ PlayStation.Blog: Elite: Dangerous Touches Down on PS4 June 27]</ref> The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions can be played on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 respectively via backwards compatibility,<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/ids3nk/ps5_and_xbox_x_support_from_day1_according_to/ reddit: PS5 and Xbox X support from Day1 according to Interview with Joss Herraez]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/johmtc/elitedangerous_we_can_confirm_that_elite/ reddit: @EliteDangerous: "We can confirm that Elite Dangerous is backwards compatible with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5."]</ref> but no new ports optimized specifically for next-generation consoles are currently planned.<ref>[https://twinfinite.net/2020/08/elite-dangerous-odyssey-interview/ Twinfinite: Elite Dangerous Interview: Devs Detail Upcoming Odyssey Expansion]</ref>

New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] [[ship]] and a small sum of [[credits]]. They can blaze their own trail to fame and fortune and can ~~assume~~ a number of [[~~roles~~]], including [[trader]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]], [[miner]], [[explorer]], and [[salvage|scavenger]].

New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] [[ship]] and a small sum of [[credits]]. They can blaze their own trail to fame and fortune and can pursue a number of [[careers]], including [[trader]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]], [[miner]], [[explorer]], and [[salvage|scavenger]].

''Elite Dangerous'' brings a modern look and new features to the Elite franchise. It is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the Milky Way [[galaxy]] based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It is groundbreaking in that the galaxy is based on a lot of hard science with all sorts of star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way galaxy and it's rich enough to plot the night sky.<ref name=":8" /> It's also one of the first major titles to offer full virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe, and every player on every platform affects the same shared galaxy with an interactive overarching narrative via the [[Background Simulation|background simulation]].

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* The vast 1:1 scale [[Galaxy Map|Milky Way galaxy]] is based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It is created using a mix of procedural generation and artist direction. There are around 400 billion star systems. More information in [[Elite Dangerous#Realistic Astrophysics and Scale|Realistic Astrophysics and Scale]].

* An immersive, evolving [[galaxy]] with dynamic society, economy and stories, allowing pilots to join each other and together change the story of the Milky Way.

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[~~roles~~]].

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[careers]].

* Player actions can change the narrative and history of humankind. Such as battle [[pirate]]s, participate in community events, leaving a mark in the galaxy.

* There are no classes or skill levels, strength is decided by ship equipment and player skill.

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New stations are slowly built in real time. These events create opportunities for players like [[Community Goals]]. The resources and workers required for building need to be transported to the site, which becomes a prime target for piracy and increases the demand for bounty hunting. Additionally, the alien [[Thargoids]] have returned and secrets of the ancient [[Guardians]] are being discovered.

== ~~Player Roles~~ ==

== Careers ==

In the tradition of the original [[Elite]] and open-world games, there's no linear story: you can be a rich trader, a veteran bounty hunter, a feared pirate, a lonely miner, a notorious smuggler, or all of them, or something else entirely, based on your own actions.

Among the trillions of people in the [[galaxy]] - you start off as an insignificant new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. You receive an indefinitely loaned and insured [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] from a secret benefactor. You've got a [[Ships|ship]] and some spare [[credits]] to get started. One day, you might ~~get~~ fame, wealth or glory.

Among the trillions of people in the [[galaxy]] - you start off as an insignificant new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. You receive an indefinitely loaned and insured [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] from a secret benefactor. You've got a [[Ships|ship]] and some spare [[credits]] to get started. One day, you might gain fame, wealth or glory.

Unlike RPGs, players in Elite Dangerous do not choose their [[~~Roles~~|~~role~~]] by customizing stats and skills of their character. Instead, the player is free to ~~assume~~ any ~~[[Roles|role]]~~. This is similar to how people choose ~~roles~~ in real-life.

Unlike RPGs, players in Elite Dangerous do not choose their [[Careers|career]] or role by customizing the stats and skills of their character. Instead, the player is free to pursue any career. This is similar to how people choose careers in real-life.

The player can customize his or her character's physical characteristics with [[Holo-Me]]. It allows deep character customization which can be done at any time. For example, players can change their [[Remlok Suit]], head and facial features, gender and other cosmetics. The [[Camera suite|Camera Suite]] is a fully functional third-person camera suite. It lets players take sophisticated screenshots, make cinematic videos and fly ships in third person.

The choice and customisation of a player's ship gears it towards specific ~~role(s)~~. Some examples are [[Trader]], [[Miner]], [[Explorer]], [[Bounty Hunter]], [[Smuggler]], [[Courier]], [[Mercenary]], [[Assassin]] and [[Pirate]]. Hybrid ~~roles~~ are possible through emergent gameplay. For example defensive bounty hunting while trading in a multipurpose vessel, or taking long-range trade missions and exploring systems along the way.

The choice and customisation of a player's ship gears it towards specific careers. Some examples are [[Trader]], [[Miner]], [[Explorer]], [[Bounty Hunter]], [[Smuggler]], [[Courier]], [[Mercenary]], [[Assassin]] and [[Pirate]]. Hybrid careers are possible through emergent gameplay. For example defensive bounty hunting while trading in a multipurpose vessel, or taking long-range trade missions and exploring systems along the way.

In order to allow each player to explore each ~~role~~ they are able to own multiple ships. Every ship can be customised to fill a certain ~~role~~. Unused ships are stored in station hangars and can be retrieved by returning to that station at any time. It can also be delivered to a station near your location, as long as it has a shipyard. Here are some examples:

In order to allow each player to explore each career they are able to own multiple ships. Every ship can be customised to fill a certain career. Unused ships are stored in station hangars and can be retrieved by returning to that station at any time. It can also be delivered to a station near your location, as long as it has a shipyard. Here are some examples:

=== Exploring ===

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Expansions such as ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' and ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]]'' must be purchased separately in order to access their features, and also have fixed, one-time purchase prices. Some expansions may include multiple content seasons at no additional cost, such ''Horizons'' including ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]''.

~~There are no pay-to-win microtransactions in ''Elite Dangerous'' whatsoever.~~ All microtransactions are [[Livery|cosmetic]] ~~only~~. In order to purchase cosmetics, players must first purchase a denomination of the microtransaction currency [[ARX]]; players can also earn up to 400 ARX per week through normal gameplay.

All microtransactions are [[Livery|cosmetic]] except [[Ships|Pre-Built Ships]] which give newbies a jump-start in a [[:Category:Careers|career]]. In order to purchase cosmetics, players must first purchase a denomination of the microtransaction currency [[ARX]]; players can also earn up to 400 ARX per week through normal gameplay.

== Development ==

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 '''''Elite Dangerous''''' is a massively multiplayer space epic and the fourth installment in the legendary [[Elite series|''Elite'' series]], the longest running space simulation series in history.<ref>[https://twitter.com/gwr/status/611537566299463681?lang=en Twitter: Guinness World Records, 18 Jun 2015]</ref> It was developed and published by [[Frontier Developments]] with [[David Braben]] as the director. The Windows PC version launched on December 16, 2014. It was partially funded via a [[Kickstarter]] campaign.<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/elite-dangerous-crowdfunding-covered-less-than-one-quarter-of-its-total-cost-creator-says/ PC Gamer: Elite: Dangerous creator says crowdfunding covered less than one-quarter of its total cost]</ref> The Mac version was released on May 12, 2015,<ref name=":5" /> but Mac OS support was dropped on December 11, 2018 due to technical barriers.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/important-mac-announcement.424243/ Frontier Forums: Important Mac announcement]</ref> The Xbox One version launched on October 6, 2015,<ref name=":6" /> followed by the PlayStation 4 version on June 27, 2017.<ref name=":7">[https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/05/16/elite-dangerous-touches-down-on-ps4-june-27/ PlayStation.Blog: Elite: Dangerous Touches Down on PS4 June 27]</ref> The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions can be played on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 respectively via backwards compatibility,<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/ids3nk/ps5_and_xbox_x_support_from_day1_according_to/ reddit: PS5 and Xbox X support from Day1 according to Interview with Joss Herraez]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/johmtc/elitedangerous_we_can_confirm_that_elite/ reddit: @EliteDangerous: "We can confirm that Elite Dangerous is backwards compatible with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5."]</ref> but no new ports optimized specifically for next-generation consoles are currently planned.<ref>[https://twinfinite.net/2020/08/elite-dangerous-odyssey-interview/ Twinfinite: Elite Dangerous Interview: Devs Detail Upcoming Odyssey Expansion]</ref>
-New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] [[ship]] and a small sum of [[credits]]. They can blaze their own trail to fame and fortune and can assume a number of [[roles]], including [[trader]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]], [[miner]], [[explorer]], and [[salvage|scavenger]].
+New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] [[ship]] and a small sum of [[credits]]. They can blaze their own trail to fame and fortune and can pursue a number of [[careers]], including [[trader]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]], [[miner]], [[explorer]], and [[salvage|scavenger]].
 ''Elite Dangerous'' brings a modern look and new features to the Elite franchise. It is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the Milky Way [[galaxy]] based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It is groundbreaking in that the galaxy is based on a lot of hard science with all sorts of star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way galaxy and it's rich enough to plot the night sky.<ref name=":8" /> It's also one of the first major titles to offer full virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe, and every player on every platform affects the same shared galaxy with an interactive overarching narrative via the [[Background Simulation|background simulation]].
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 * The vast 1:1 scale [[Galaxy Map|Milky Way galaxy]] is based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It is created using a mix of procedural generation and artist direction. There are around 400 billion star systems. More information in [[Elite Dangerous#Realistic Astrophysics and Scale|Realistic Astrophysics and Scale]].
 * An immersive, evolving [[galaxy]] with dynamic society, economy and stories, allowing pilots to join each other and together change the story of the Milky Way.
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[roles]].
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[careers]].
 * Player actions can change the narrative and history of humankind. Such as battle [[pirate]]s, participate in community events, leaving a mark in the galaxy.
 * There are no classes or skill levels, strength is decided by ship equipment and player skill.
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 New stations are slowly built in real time. These events create opportunities for players like [[Community Goals]]. The resources and workers required for building need to be transported to the site, which becomes a prime target for piracy and increases the demand for bounty hunting. Additionally, the alien [[Thargoids]] have returned and secrets of the ancient [[Guardians]] are being discovered.
-== Player Roles ==
+== Careers ==
 In the tradition of the original [[Elite]] and open-world games, there's no linear story: you can be a rich trader, a veteran bounty hunter, a feared pirate, a lonely miner, a notorious smuggler, or all of them, or something else entirely, based on your own actions.
-Among the trillions of people in the [[galaxy]] - you start off as an insignificant new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. You receive an indefinitely loaned and insured [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] from a secret benefactor. You've got a [[Ships|ship]] and some spare [[credits]] to get started. One day, you might get fame, wealth or glory.
+Among the trillions of people in the [[galaxy]] - you start off as an insignificant new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. You receive an indefinitely loaned and insured [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] from a secret benefactor. You've got a [[Ships|ship]] and some spare [[credits]] to get started. One day, you might gain fame, wealth or glory.
-Unlike RPGs, players in Elite Dangerous do not choose their [[Roles|role]] by customizing stats and skills of their character. Instead, the player is free to assume any [[Roles|role]]. This is similar to how people choose roles in real-life.
+Unlike RPGs, players in Elite Dangerous do not choose their [[Careers|career]] or role by customizing the stats and skills of their character. Instead, the player is free to pursue any career. This is similar to how people choose careers in real-life.
 The player can customize his or her character's physical characteristics with [[Holo-Me]]. It allows deep character customization which can be done at any time. For example, players can change their [[Remlok Suit]], head and facial features, gender and other cosmetics. The [[Camera suite|Camera Suite]] is a fully functional third-person camera suite. It lets players take sophisticated screenshots, make cinematic videos and fly ships in third person.
-The choice and customisation of a player's ship gears it towards specific role(s). Some examples are [[Trader]], [[Miner]], [[Explorer]], [[Bounty Hunter]], [[Smuggler]], [[Courier]], [[Mercenary]], [[Assassin]] and [[Pirate]]. Hybrid roles are possible through emergent gameplay. For example defensive bounty hunting while trading in a multipurpose vessel, or taking long-range trade missions and exploring systems along the way.
+The choice and customisation of a player's ship gears it towards specific careers. Some examples are [[Trader]], [[Miner]], [[Explorer]], [[Bounty Hunter]], [[Smuggler]], [[Courier]], [[Mercenary]], [[Assassin]] and [[Pirate]]. Hybrid careers are possible through emergent gameplay. For example defensive bounty hunting while trading in a multipurpose vessel, or taking long-range trade missions and exploring systems along the way.
-In order to allow each player to explore each role they are able to own multiple ships. Every ship can be customised to fill a certain role. Unused ships are stored in station hangars and can be retrieved by returning to that station at any time. It can also be delivered to a station near your location, as long as it has a shipyard. Here are some examples:
+In order to allow each player to explore each career they are able to own multiple ships. Every ship can be customised to fill a certain career. Unused ships are stored in station hangars and can be retrieved by returning to that station at any time. It can also be delivered to a station near your location, as long as it has a shipyard. Here are some examples:
 === Exploring ===
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 Expansions such as ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' and ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]]'' must be purchased separately in order to access their features, and also have fixed, one-time purchase prices. Some expansions may include multiple content seasons at no additional cost, such ''Horizons'' including ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]''.
-There are no pay-to-win microtransactions in ''Elite Dangerous'' whatsoever. All microtransactions are [[Livery|cosmetic]] only. In order to purchase cosmetics, players must first purchase a denomination of the microtransaction currency [[ARX]]; players can also earn up to 400 ARX per week through normal gameplay.
+All microtransactions are [[Livery|cosmetic]] except [[Ships|Pre-Built Ships]] which give newbies a jump-start in a [[:Category:Careers|career]]. In order to purchase cosmetics, players must first purchase a denomination of the microtransaction currency [[ARX]]; players can also earn up to 400 ARX per week through normal gameplay.
 == Development ==

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