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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Elite Dangerous Cover.png | |cover = Elite Dangerous Cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 16, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 16, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 12, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 12, 2015}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|elite-dangerous|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|567/elite-dangerous|79}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|elite-dangerous|82}} | ||
|steam appid = 359320 | |steam appid = 359320 | ||
|steam appid side = 419270 | |steam appid side = 419270 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.elitedangerous.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 3088 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = elite-dangerous | |mobygames = elite-dangerous | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-elite-dangerous-r169 PC Report] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-elite-dangerous-r169 PC Report] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=29 Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=29 Official forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite_Dangerous_Wiki Elite: Dangerous Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite_Dangerous_Wiki Elite: Dangerous Wiki] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.frontierstore.net/games/elite-dangerous-cat.html | Online | Steam key available from [https://store.elitedangerous.com/frontier_partnerkeys/ Partner Keys] page. | Steam | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.frontierstore.net/games/elite-dangerous-cat.html | Online | Steam key available from [https://store.elitedangerous.com/frontier_partnerkeys/ Partner Keys] page. | Steam | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elite-dangerous | unknown, account, online | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | elite-dangerous | Steam, Online | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | elite-dangerous | Steam, Online | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Oculus | 988773191157765 | Oculus, Online | Commander Deluxe Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Oculus | 988773191157765 | Oculus, Online | Commander Deluxe Edition | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 359320 | Steam, Account, Online | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 359320 | Steam, Account, Online | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|offline=no}} (regular server updates; cannot be played offline).<ref name="Newsletter 49">[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=cea4f4cd56 Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #49]</ref><ref name="server frequency">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=58789&page=9&p=997553&viewfull=1#post997553 No Single Player offline Mode then? - Page 9]</ref> | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|offline=no}} (regular server updates; cannot be played offline).<ref name="Newsletter 49">[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=cea4f4cd56 Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #49]</ref><ref name="server frequency">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=58789&page=9&p=997553&viewfull=1#post997553 No Single Player offline Mode then? - Page 9]</ref> | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games store = | + | |epic games store = unknown |
|epic games store notes = | |epic games store notes = | ||
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|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = Slider for "Mouse Power Curve" might be related to Acceleration settings. | |acceleration option notes = Slider for "Mouse Power Curve" might be related to Acceleration settings. | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
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|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
|tobii eye tracking = hackable | |tobii eye tracking = hackable | ||
− | |tobii eye tracking notes = Use [https://tobiigaming.com/getstarted/ Tobii Game Hub]. Supports | + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Use [https://tobiigaming.com/getstarted/ Tobii Game Hub]. Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking. |
|play area seated = true | |play area seated = true | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = unknown | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Matchmaking supported in Arena combat mode. |
|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
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|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Core i7 3770K | |recCPU = Intel Core i7 3770K | ||
− | |recCPU2 = AMD FX 4350 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX-4350 |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = 25 GB | |recHD = 25 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 280X | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 280X | ||
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|notes = {{ii}} Support for 32-bit versions of Windows will be removed in a future update.<ref name="future support"/> | |notes = {{ii}} Support for 32-bit versions of Windows will be removed in a future update.<ref name="future support"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 02:50, 20 November 2020
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Frontier Developments | |
Engines | |
Cobra[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 16, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | March 12, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
OpenCritic | 79 |
IGDB | 82 |
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.
Elite | |
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Elite | 1987 |
Elite Plus | 1991 |
Frontier: Elite II | 1993 |
Frontier: First Encounters | 1995 |
Elite Dangerous | 2014 |
Elite Dangerous: Arena | 2016 |
Key points
- Very complex and customizable controls.
- Cross-platform multiplayer
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Steam key available from Partner Keys page. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Oculus Store | Commander Deluxe Edition | |||
Steam |
- All versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes (regular server updates; cannot be played offline).[2][3]
DLC and expansion packs
- This game has in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).[4]
Name | Notes | |
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Lifetime Expansion Pass | No longer sold. Includes access to all major expansions. | |
Ship Paintjobs | Cosmetic purchases available through online store. | |
Pilot Starter Pack | ||
Horizons Season Pass |
Essential improvements
Companion app
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
- Online Only. All account data is stored on the developer's servers.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
- The game has its own cloud syncing solution on the developer's servers
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Minor UI problems in galaxy and system maps. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Limited in-game slider. See Field of view (FOV) for details. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | AF is available for planetary surfaces (Part of the Horizons paid DLC) | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, MLAA, SMAA, and SSAA/resolution scaling | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | [6] |
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Editing config files[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Multiple presets and full remap | |
Mouse acceleration | Slider for "Mouse Power Curve" might be related to Acceleration settings. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Tracked motion controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
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.
Creating or backing up a custom control bindings file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 7.1 surround systems are supported. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option, disabled by default. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Elite Dangerous. |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | |||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. | ||
OSVR |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
Tobii Eye Tracking | Use Tobii Game Hub. Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking. | ||
TrackIR |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
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
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Not supported.[7] | ||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Matchmaking supported in Arena combat mode. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Not supported.[7] | |
Direct IP |
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.
Restart the game in solo mode or wait for another player/NPC to leave the dock[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 10, 11 | Direct3D 10 support will be removed in a future update.[8] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Launcher, Crash Reporter, Hardware Reporter and USS.exe are 32-bit only. | ||
macOS (OS X) | Frontier Developments dropped support for MacOS in April 2018 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 64-bit | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Quad Core | Intel Core i7 3770K AMD FX-4350 |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | 25 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 AMD Radeon R7 240 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 280X |
- Support for 32-bit versions of Windows will be removed in a future update.[8]
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (359320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.