Elite Dangerous
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| Developers | |
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| Frontier Developments | |
| Engines | |
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| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 16, 2014 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 12, 2015 |
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Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- The macOS (OS X) release 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
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Developer website | |
Steam key available from Partner Keys page. | |
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| Steam | |
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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. | |
| Ship Paintjobs | Cosmetic purchases available through online store. | |
Essential improvements
Companion app
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| 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
Graphics settings.
Field of view (FOV)
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Input settings
Controls settings.
Creating or backing up custom control bindings
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Audio settings
Audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Russian |
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] | ||
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | Not supported.[5] | |
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Elite Dangerous. | ||
| Headsets | |||
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | |||
| Traditional controller | |||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
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.
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System requirements
| 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 |
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| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage drive (HDD/SSD) | 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 |
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| 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 | ||
| Storage drive (HDD/SSD) | 8 GB | |||
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 650M 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M 2 GB of VRAM |
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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.