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Three seasons of post-launch content updates were released for ''Elite Dangerous'': ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|ED: Horizons]] (expansion)'', ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond|ED: Beyond]] (season of updates)'', and ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]] (expansion)''. Since 27 October 2020, all ''Horizons'' and ''Beyond'' content is included for free with ''Elite Dangerous''.

==Features==

[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Vertical-Poster-by-atackart.png|right|250px|thumb|Pre-launch poster for ''Elite Dangerous'']]''Elite Dangerous'' builds upon the legacy and foundations of the ~~previous~~ ''Elite'' games~~, and aims to expand~~ it to a modern context ~~while adding~~ new features ~~that have never before been seen in the [[:Category:Elite series|''Elite'' series]]~~.

[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Vertical-Poster-by-atackart.png|right|250px|thumb|Pre-launch poster for ''Elite Dangerous'']]''Elite Dangerous'' builds upon the legacy and foundations of the classic [[Elite series|''Elite'' games]] while expanding it to a modern context with brand new and innovative features.

''Elite Dangerous'' (ED) is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the [[Galaxy|Milky Way]] based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It has a groundbreaking galaxy based on hard science with star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way and it's accurate enough to plot the night sky.<ref name=":83">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw YouTube: My other car's a Cobra MKIII - Nordic Game 2014]</ref> It's also one of the first major space sim titles to offer virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe.

''Elite Dangerous'' (ED) is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the [[Galaxy|Milky Way]] based on real-life scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It has a groundbreaking galaxy based on hard science with star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way and it's accurate enough to plot the night sky.<ref name=":83">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw YouTube: My other car's a Cobra MKIII - Nordic Game 2014]</ref> It's also one of the first major space sim titles to offer virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe.

*The vast 1:1 scale [[Galaxy Map|Milky Way]] 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.

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Since 27 October 2020, all the content of the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|Horizons]] expansion'' and the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond|Beyond]]'' season of updates is included for free with the base game of ''Elite Dangerous''.

Development of the console versions of [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]] was officially cancelled on March 10, 2022.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Frontier Forums: Console Update]</ref> This is partially due to the technical ~~limitations~~ of last-gen consoles which ~~had~~ difficulty to run ~~Odyssey due to~~ higher graphical fidelity and system requirements. Secondly, ending last-gen console support streamlines development by focusing on a unified v4.0+ live version for PC. The Legacy version (v3.8 Game Client) is playable on last-gen consoles, but it does not receive updates nor new content. Frontier offers a free migration service to copy console player profiles to PC.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-transfers-and-2022-updates.603032/ Frontier Forums: Console Profile Transfers and 2022 Updates]</ref><gallery hideaddbutton="true">

Development of the console versions of [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]] was officially cancelled on March 10, 2022.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Frontier Forums: Console Update]</ref> This is partially due to the limited technical capabilities of last-gen consoles which have difficulty to run the higher graphical fidelity and system requirements of Odyssey. For example the PlayStation 4 only has 8 GB GDDR5 while the Xbox One has 8 GB DDR3 RAM. Secondly, ending last-gen console support streamlines development by focusing on a unified v4.0+ live version for PC. The Legacy version (v3.8 Game Client) is playable on last-gen consoles, but it does not receive updates nor new content. Frontier offers a free migration service to copy console player profiles to PC.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-transfers-and-2022-updates.603032/ Frontier Forums: Console Profile Transfers and 2022 Updates]</ref><gallery hideaddbutton="true">

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 Three seasons of post-launch content updates were released for ''Elite Dangerous'': ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|ED: Horizons]] (expansion)'', ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond|ED: Beyond]] (season of updates)'', and ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]] (expansion)''. Since 27 October 2020, all ''Horizons'' and ''Beyond'' content is included for free with ''Elite Dangerous''.
 ==Features==
-[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Vertical-Poster-by-atackart.png|right|250px|thumb|Pre-launch poster for ''Elite Dangerous'']]''Elite Dangerous'' builds upon the legacy and foundations of the previous ''Elite'' games, and aims to expand it to a modern context while adding new features that have never before been seen in the [[:Category:Elite series|''Elite'' series]].
+[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Vertical-Poster-by-atackart.png|right|250px|thumb|Pre-launch poster for ''Elite Dangerous'']]''Elite Dangerous'' builds upon the legacy and foundations of the classic [[Elite series|''Elite'' games]] while expanding it to a modern context with brand new and innovative features.
-''Elite Dangerous'' (ED) is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the [[Galaxy|Milky Way]] based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It has a groundbreaking galaxy based on hard science with star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way and it's accurate enough to plot the night sky.<ref name=":83">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw YouTube: My other car's a Cobra MKIII - Nordic Game 2014]</ref> It's also one of the first major space sim titles to offer virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe.
+''Elite Dangerous'' (ED) is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the [[Galaxy|Milky Way]] based on real-life scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It has a groundbreaking galaxy based on hard science with star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way and it's accurate enough to plot the night sky.<ref name=":83">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw YouTube: My other car's a Cobra MKIII - Nordic Game 2014]</ref> It's also one of the first major space sim titles to offer virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe.
 *The vast 1:1 scale [[Galaxy Map|Milky Way]] 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.
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 Since 27 October 2020, all the content of the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|Horizons]] expansion'' and the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond|Beyond]]'' season of updates is included for free with the base game of ''Elite Dangerous''.
-Development of the console versions of [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]] was officially cancelled on March 10, 2022.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Frontier Forums: Console Update]</ref> This is partially due to the technical limitations of last-gen consoles which had difficulty to run Odyssey due to higher graphical fidelity and system requirements. Secondly, ending last-gen console support streamlines development by focusing on a unified v4.0+ live version for PC. The Legacy version (v3.8 Game Client) is playable on last-gen consoles, but it does not receive updates nor new content. Frontier offers a free migration service to copy console player profiles to PC.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-transfers-and-2022-updates.603032/ Frontier Forums: Console Profile Transfers and 2022 Updates]</ref><gallery hideaddbutton="true">
+Development of the console versions of [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]] was officially cancelled on March 10, 2022.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-update.600233/ Frontier Forums: Console Update]</ref> This is partially due to the limited technical capabilities of last-gen consoles which have difficulty to run the higher graphical fidelity and system requirements of Odyssey. For example the PlayStation 4 only has 8 GB GDDR5 while the Xbox One has 8 GB DDR3 RAM. Secondly, ending last-gen console support streamlines development by focusing on a unified v4.0+ live version for PC. The Legacy version (v3.8 Game Client) is playable on last-gen consoles, but it does not receive updates nor new content. Frontier offers a free migration service to copy console player profiles to PC.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/console-profile-transfers-and-2022-updates.603032/ Frontier Forums: Console Profile Transfers and 2022 Updates]</ref><gallery hideaddbutton="true">
 File:Elite Dangerous Cobra Teaser-0|Anaconda interior - old teaser
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