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{{--}} Single player requires server updates; cannot be played fully 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>
 
{{--}} Single player requires server updates; cannot be played fully 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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Revision as of 16:38, 16 May 2015

Elite Dangerous
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Developers
Frontier Developments
Engines
COBRA
Release dates
Windows December 16, 2014
macOS (OS X) March 12, 2015
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Elite Dangerous on Wikipedia
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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
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
Single player requires server updates; cannot be played fully offline.[1][2]

General information

PC Report
Official website
Official forums
Elite: Dangerous Wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Steam version was released 2nd April, 2015
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
DRM: Server updates; cannot be played offline.[1][2]
From May 28, kickstarter backers and purchasers of Elite: Dangerous from the developer website will be able to obtain a free Steam key from their account page.

DLC and expansion packs

This game has in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).[3]
Name Notes
Lifetime Expansion Pass No longer sold. Includes access to all major expansions.
Windows
Ship Paintjobs Cosmetic purchases available through online store.
Windows

Essential improvements

Companion app

A companion app is available for iOS; other platforms will follow later.[4]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
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

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

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Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Input settings

Controls settings.
Controls settings.

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Creating or backing up custom control bindings

Instructions

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
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
LAN play
Not supported.[5]
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Not supported.[5]
Direct IP

VR support

Headsets State Notes
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
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues fixed

Permission to dock not granted

The station can be out of free docking ports, restart the game in solo mode.
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Quad Core 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)
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

  1. ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References