Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Very complex and customizable controls.
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- Single player requires server updates; cannot be played fully offline.[2][3]
General information
- PC Report
- Official website
- Official forums
- Elite: Dangerous Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- DRM: Server updates; cannot be played offline.[2][3]
DLC and expansion packs
- This game has in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).[4]
Name |
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Lifetime Expansion Pass |
No longer sold. Includes access to all major expansions. |
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Ship Paintjobs |
Cosmetic purchases available through online store. |
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Pilot Starter Pack |
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Horizons Season Pass |
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Essential improvements
Companion app
- A companion app is available for iOS; other platforms will follow later.[5]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- Online Only. All account data is stored on Developer servers.
- The game has its own cloud syncing solution on the developer's servers
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Creating or backing up custom control bindings
- There is only one custom profile by default. To prevent this being overwritten, or to allow for multiple custom input options, create a new copy of the .binds file.
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Russian |
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Network
The game uses a hybrid of central servers to process background simulation, amazon cloud servers for matchmaking and gameplay transactions, and P2P for real-time gameplay.
The game can be played Single-Player, in a Private Group, or in Open Multiplayer. A character can transfer between these modes at will.
Multiplayer types
Connection types
VR support
Issues fixed
Permission to dock not granted, but affirmative message given by station authority
- This message occurs if all appropriately sized docks are taken by another player or NPC.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
10, 11 |
Direct3D 10 support will be removed in a future update.[7] |
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
- Support for 32-bit versions of Windows will be removed in a future update.[7]
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) |
2.0 GHz Quad Core
| Intel Core i7 3770K AMD FX 4350 |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 DirectX 11 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 280X DirectX 11 compatible |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10.10.3 | |
Processor (CPU) |
2.3 GHz Quad Core
| 3.4 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GT 650M 1 GB of VRAM
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M 2 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References