ARX
ARX is a virtual currency to acquire Livery for your commander, ships, vessels, SRVs, fighters and weapons in the Frontier Store of Elite Dangerous. ARX can be purchased via the Frontier Store or earned in-game.[1]
Up to 400 ARX can be earned per week[2] by playing the game normally. The earned ARX are instantly added to a player's balance and can be spent immediately or saved indefinitely.[1]
Item Prices
Individual cosmetic items are available to purchase with ARX at the following prices. Some items, such as Ship Kits and Commander customization items, are only available in bundles that include multiple related items.[3]
| Item | ARX Price Range |
|---|---|
| 1 Decal | 20 - 150 |
| 1 Holo-Me Accessory Set (4 - 6 pieces) | 20 - 200 |
| 1 Paintjob for a Ship, Ship-Launched Fighter, Scarab SRV, or Drake-Class Carrier | 460 - 5,520 |
| 1 Engine or Weapon Detailing Option | 2,240 |
| 1 Name Plate Set (9 pieces) | 2,250 |
| 1 Bobblehead | 2,450 - 6,450 |
| 1 Weapon Customisation | 3,120 - 6,220 |
| 1 Fleet Carrier Holo-Marker Option | 3,650 |
| 1 Fleet Carrier-Drive Colour Option | 4,180 |
| 1 Fleet Carrier ATC Option | 4,870 |
| 1 Holo-Me Clothing Set (6 pieces) | 5,200 - 6,550 |
| 1 Suit Customisation Set (3 pieces) | 6,200 - 16,520 |
| 1 COVAS Option | 8,850 |
| 1 Ship Kit (12 - 16 pieces) | 11,750 - 13,520 |
| 1 Fleet Carrier Layout | 12,450 |
| 1 Pre-Built Ships | Various |
Ships
The ARX price for small & medium, and large ships are as follows since 22nd July 2025:
| New Small & Medium Ships (2025 Onwards)[4] | ARX Period | ARX Early Access Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Cobra Mk V | 135 days |
|
| Corsair | 87 days | |
| Kestrel Mk II | 121 days | |
| Mandalay | 119 days | |
| Python Mk II | 93 days | |
| Type-8 Transporter | 94 days | |
| Type-11 Prospector | 121 days |
| New Large Ships (2025 Onwards)[4] | ARX Period | ARX Early Access Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Anaconda Mk II |
| |
| Caspian Explorer | 111 days | |
| Panther Clipper Mk II | 100 days |
Vessels
There are various prices for ship-launched vessels. It's not a fixed amount.
Earning ARX
Players can earn ARX through normal gameplay activities, such as exploring a new system, hauling cargo, or destroying other ships. Each activity rewards a small quantity of ARX, and a breakdown of recent earnings can be seen on the main menu. Logging-in to the game but remaining inactive will not earn any ARX, since none is rewarded based on time spent in-game. A maximum of 400 ARX can be earned per week.[3] This limit seems to reset on Thursdays, around 07:00 (7 AM) UTC.
During the annual Festive Countdown event from December 13 to December 25, free ARX is rewarded simply for logging-in to the game each day. ARX acquired through this event and other promotions does not count towards the weekly ARX cap.[5][6]
Purchasing ARX
ARX are available for purchase on PC in the denominations listed below. Prices on Xbox One and PS4 may vary based on platform specifications.[7][8] Note that the bonus ARX included with larger ARX denominations are added to the base amount of ARX; for example, purchasing the "51,000 (+3,000 bonus)" ARX pack will add a total of 54,000 ARX to the player's balance.[3]
| ARX | GBP (£) | EUR (€) | USD ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | 2.99 | 3.49 | 3.99 |
| 8,400 (+420 bonus) | 4.99 | 5.99 | 6.99 |
| 16,800 (+900 bonus) | 9.59 | 11.49 | 12.99 |
| 25,500 (+1,300 bonus) | 12.99 | 15.99 | 18.99 |
| 51,000 (+3,000 bonus) | 24.99 | 29.99 | 37.99 |
| 85,000 (+15,000 bonus) | 44.99 | 54.99 | 59.99 |
Notes
- ARX were implemented in the September Update across all platforms on September 18, 2019.
- ARX can only be used to buy cosmetic Game Extras and will not be used to introduce and acquire pay-to-win purchases.[1]
- ARX is based on Frontier Points, a virtual currency that Elite Dangerous players on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 platforms had to purchase in order to acquire items from the Frontier Store. Frontier Points could be purchased in denominations of 300, 500, 1000, and 2500. PC players did not use Frontier Points, and were able to purchase items from the Frontier Store directly.
- When the September Update was implemented, unspent Frontier Points were automatically exchanged for ARX at a conversion rate of 1:20.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Frontier Forums: Lavecon 2019 Content Reveal
- ↑ Frontier Forums: Content Reveal Livestream - September Update - Recap
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Frontier Forum: ARX and Frontier Points Conversion, post #299
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 ARX Ship Early Access Update - 1 July 2025 - Elite Dangerous (official website)
- ↑ Frontier Forums: Festive Countdown 2019
- ↑ Frontier Forums: 12 Days of Christmas: ARX Giveaway!
- ↑ Frontier Forum: A notice on ARX (17/09)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Frontier Forum: ARX and Frontier Points Conversion