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Revision as of 18:49, 14 May 2015
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Developers | |
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Frontier Developments | |
Engines | |
COBRA | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 16, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | 2015[1] |
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.
- Single player requires server updates; cannot be played fully offline.[2][3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | ||||
Steam | Steam version was released 2nd April, 2015 |
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. |
Essential improvements
Companion app
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Online Only. All account data is stored on Developer servers.
Save game cloud syncing
- The game has its own cloud syncing solution on the developer's servers
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Creating or backing up custom control bindings
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
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.[6] | ||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Not supported.[6] | |
Direct IP |
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
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SteamVR | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Issues fixed
Black screen after launch
Instructions |
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Permission to dock not granted
- The station can be out of free docking ports, restart the game in solo mode.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Quad Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
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.
References
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
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