Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.

Difference between revisions of "Elite Dangerous"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m
 
(112 intermediate revisions by 40 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 +
{{State|state=postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Elite Dangerous Cover.jpg
+
|cover        = Elite Dangerous Cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Frontier Developments}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Frontier Developments}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Cobra|ref=<ref>[https://www.frontier.co.uk/our_technology/ Frontier Developments]</ref>}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Cobra|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.frontier.co.uk/node/639|title=COBRA Development Technology & Tools - Frontier Developments|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{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}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | MMO, Open world, Sandbox, Vehicle combat}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Space flight}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Elite }}
 
|steam appid  = 359320
 
|steam appid  = 359320
 
|steam appid side = 419270
 
|steam appid side = 419270
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://www.elitedangerous.com/
 +
|hltb        = 3088
 +
|lutris      = elite-dangerous
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|wikipedia    = Elite: Dangerous
+
|mobygames    = 81239
 +
|wikipedia    = Elite Dangerous
 
|winehq      = 16405
 
|winehq      = 16405
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{series|Elite}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
{{++}} Very complex and customizable controls.
+
|introduction      =
{{++}} Cross-platform multiplayer
+
 
{{--}} 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>
+
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{ii}} [http://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]
{{mm}} [http://elite.frontier.co.uk/ Official website]
 
 
{{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}} [https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Elite_Dangerous_Wiki Elite: Dangerous Wiki]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/359320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/359320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| developer | https://store.zaonce.net/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/elite-dangerous.html | Online | Steam key available from [https://store.elitedangerous.com/frontier_partnerkeys/ Partner Keys] page. | Steam | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 359320 | Steam, online | | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elite-dangerous | Epic Games Store, account, online | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4624-1 | Steam, Account, Online | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | elite-dangerous | Steam, Online | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Oculus | 988773191157765 | Oculus, Online | Commander Deluxe Edition | | 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>
 +
{{--}} The OS X version is no longer available.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported        =
 +
|dlc                = Various cosmetics for ships, fleet carriers, and player avatars are available through the in-game store or the Frontier Store page for the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dlc.elitedangerous.com/|title=Elite Dangerous Gamestore|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|expansion pack      = Currently, Odyssey is the only expansion available for purchase which was released 19th May 2021. Until October 27, 2020, Horizons was the other expansion available for purchase,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.frontier.co.uk/news/press-releases/elite-dangerous-horizons-available-now-free-all-commanders|title=Elite Dangerous: Horizons Available Now for Free to All Commanders|date=May 2023}}</ref> and since that date, it is part of the base game.
 +
|freeware            =
 +
|free-to-play        =
 +
|sponsored          =
 +
|subscription        =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} [[DRM]]: Server updates; cannot be played offline.<ref name="Newsletter 49"/><ref name="server frequency"/>
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{ii}} This game has in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).<ref>[https://store.zaonce.net/game-extras.html Game Extras]</ref>
 
 
 
{{DLC/row| Lifetime Expansion Pass | No longer sold. Includes access to all major expansions. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Lifetime Expansion Pass | No longer sold. Includes access to all major expansions. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Ship Paintjobs | Cosmetic purchases available through online store. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Ship Paintjobs | Cosmetic purchases available through online store. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Pilot Starter Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Pilot Starter Pack | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Horizons Season Pass | | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| Horizons Season Pass | No longer sold (rolled into base game) | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Odyssey | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            = "Arx" is the premium currency used in Elite: Dangerous. It is used exclusively to purchase cosmetics.
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      = Players can obtain up to 400 Arx per week for free by playing the game. Frontier also gives away a large amount of Arx during the lead-up to Christmas.
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        = Certain ship skins are available for a limited time only.
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===Companion app===
+
===Companion apps===
{{ii}} A companion app is available for [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elite-dangerous/id897148481 iOS]; other platforms will follow later.<ref>[https://twitter.com/EliteDangerous/status/536615688182706176 Elite Dangerous on Twitter]</ref>
+
{{ii}} An official companion app was available for [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elite-dangerous/id897148481 iOS]; it was later discontinued.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/EliteDangerous/status/536615688182706176|title=Elite Dangerous on Twitter|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Many unofficial companion apps have been created by the community; a list is available in [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forums/elite-api-and-tools/ the game forums]. Some apps feed data to websites such as [https://eddb.io/ EDDB], [https://www.edsm.net/ EDSM], and [https://inara.cz/ Inara], allowing users of these websites to view up-to-date market info and search for specific systems, among other functions.
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete the Intro video|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sarmacid|date=2023-04-01}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Products\FORC-FDEV-DO-38-IN-40\Movies|folder}}
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|Ident_Frontier_EliteHorizons.webm}}
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
{{ii}} Online Only. All account data is stored on Developer servers.
+
{{ii}} Online Only. All account data is stored on the developer's servers.
 
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{ii}} The game has its own cloud syncing solution on the developer's servers
 
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|origin                   =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The game has its own cloud syncing solution on the developer's servers
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Elite Dangerous graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Elite Dangerous graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/elite-dangerous/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elite-dangerous/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
Line 88: Line 152:
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Minor UI problems in galaxy and system maps.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = true
+
|fov                        = limited
|fov notes                  = Limited in-game slider. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] for details.
+
|fov notes                  = in-game slider. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] for details.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
Line 98: Line 162:
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = AF is available for planetary surfaces (Part of the Horizons paid DLC)
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[MLAA]], [[SMAA]], and [[SSAA]]/resolution scaling
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
Line 107: Line 174:
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|color blind                = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
|color blind notes          =  
+
|hdr notes                  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/7zhi10/is_there_hdr_support_on_pc/dupgyk5/|title=Is there HDR support on PC?|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|color blind                = hackable
 +
|color blind notes          = The HUD color scheme can be changed by editing the GraphicsConfigurationOverride.xml file in the \Options\Graphics directory in the game's config directory. See [https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/HUD_Color_Editor this page] for more details.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}}Supports [[FidelityFX Super Resolution]] (only available with Odyssey DLC expansion).
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
{{Fixbox/fix|Editing config files}}
+
 
{{ii}} The game is using vertical field of view, use [http://www.rjdown.co.uk/projects/bfbc2/fovcalculator.php calculator] to get horizontal value.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Editing config files|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
# Navigate to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics\</code>
+
# Go to {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics|folder}}.
# Open <code>Settings.xml</code> in text editor (notepad for example).
+
# Open {{file|Settings.xml}} in a text editor.
 
# Find line <code><FOV>XX.000000</FOV></code> and change value to your desired FoV.
 
# Find line <code><FOV>XX.000000</FOV></code> and change value to your desired FoV.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Elite Dangerous controls settings.png|Controls settings.}}
 
{{Image|Elite Dangerous controls settings.png|Controls settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Multiple presets and full remap
 
|key remap notes          = Multiple presets and full remap
 
|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.
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
Line 133: Line 204:
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
Line 139: Line 212:
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = false
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 158: Line 259:
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
{{ii}} 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.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Creating or backing up a custom control bindings file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Creating or backing up a custom control bindings file}}
 
 
# Set controls in-game as desired
 
# Set controls in-game as desired
# Navigate to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings\</code>
+
# Go to {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings|folder}}.
# Copy and rename the <code>Custom.binds</code> fileMyBinds1.binds for example.
+
# Copy and rename the {{file|Custom.binds}} file to something else; e.g. {{file|MyBinds1.binds}}.
# Your renamed file will now appear as a selectable option in-game.
+
# The renamed file will now appear as a selectable option in-game.
# Your new custom file will not be overwritten by game updates, unless you directly edit it via the controls menu.
+
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The new custom file will not be overwritten by game updates, unless directly edited via the controls menu.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Elite Dangerous audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Elite Dangerous audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
Line 182: Line 284:
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 189: Line 293:
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
Line 201: Line 329:
 
==Network==
 
==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 uses a hybrid of central servers to process the 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.
 
The game can be played Single-Player, in a Private Group, or in Open Multiplayer. A character can transfer between these modes at will.
Line 224: Line 352:
 
{{Network/Connections
 
{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        = unknown
 
|matchmaking        = unknown
|matchmaking notes  =  
+
|matchmaking notes  = Matchmaking supported in Arena combat mode.
|p2p                = unknown
+
|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = unknown
 
|dedicated          = unknown
Line 246: Line 374:
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =  
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =  
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =  
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =  
|native 3d                  = unknown
+
|native 3d                  = true
|native 3d notes            =  
+
|native 3d notes            = Side-by-side or anaglyph.
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/10/elite-dangerous.html Helix Mod: Elite Dangerous].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/09/elite-dangerous-sept-6-2016-update-by.html Helix Mod: Elite Dangerous].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vr only                    = false
 
|htc vive                    = true
 
|htc vive                    = true
|htc vive    notes          = reported problems with bad implemented AA, these problems are largely resolved by doing the following: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/274325-How-to-get-Elite-in-VR-looking-CRYSTAL-CLEAR-D Helix Mod: Elite Dangerous]  
+
|htc vive    notes          = Reported problems with bad implemented AA, these problems are largely resolved by doing the following: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/274325-How-to-get-Elite-in-VR-looking-CRYSTAL-CLEAR-D link]
 
|oculus rift                = true
 
|oculus rift                = true
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
|tracked motion controllers  =  
+
|osvr                        = true
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
+
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      = unknown
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              = true
 
|keyboard-mouse              = true
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
Line 268: Line 399:
 
|trackir                    = true
 
|trackir                    = true
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          = hackable
 +
|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      =  
|play area standing          =  
+
|play area standing          = unknown
 
|play area standing notes    =  
 
|play area standing notes    =  
|play area room-scale        =  
+
|play area room-scale        = unknown
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} On-Foot Odyssey content is shown in a 2D screen within VR.  Full VR resumes when entering an SRV or ship.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Permission to dock not granted, but affirmative message given by station authority.===
+
===Permission to dock not granted, but affirmative message given by station authority===
 
{{ii}} This message occurs if all appropriately sized docks are taken by another player or NPC.
 
{{ii}} This message occurs if all appropriately sized docks are taken by another player or NPC.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=If blocked by an NPC, target them and re-request docking|ref={{cn|date=September 2022}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart the game in solo mode or wait for another player/NPC to leave the dock.}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Restart the game in solo mode or wait for another player/NPC to leave the dock|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Severe FPS drops while the game is in Borderless or Windowed video mode===
 +
{{ii}} This issue is confirmed on Nvidia graphics cards such as an Nvidia GTX 1060 when paired with a Freesync monitor with Gsync enabled in the Nvidia control panel.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable the Freesync function on your monitor before or while playing the game.|ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 10, 11
 +
|direct3d notes        = Direct3D 10 support will be removed in a future update.<ref name="future support">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/289874-Future-support-for-Win-32-and-DX10 Future support for Win 32 and DX10]</ref>
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      = Launcher, crash reporter, hardware reporter and {{file|USS.exe}} are 32-bit only.
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = Frontier Developments [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/important-mac-announcement.424243/ dropped support] for MacOS in April 2018, without updating the game with a 64-bit version.
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
Line 287: Line 466:
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7, 8
+
|minOS    = 7, 8, 10
 
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz Quad Core
 
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz Quad Core
|minRAM  = 4 GB
+
|minRAM  = 6 GB
|minHD    = 7 GB
+
|minHD    = 25 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4870
+
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R7 240
 
|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    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 280X
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 280X
|recDX    = 11
+
|recDX    =  
}}
+
|notes   = {{ii}} Support for 32-bit versions of Windows will be removed in a future update.<ref name="future support"/>
 
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = OS X
 
 
 
|minOS   = 10.10.3
 
|minCPU  = 2.3 GHz Quad Core
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 650M
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 
 
 
|recOS    =
 
|recCPU  = 3.4 GHz Quad Core
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 12:34, 13 August 2023

Dev general icon.svg
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Elite Dangerous
Elite Dangerous cover
Developers
Frontier Developments
Engines
Cobra[1]
Release dates
Windows December 16, 2014
macOS (OS X) March 12, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 80
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack
Microtransactions Currency, Free-to-grind
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres MMO, Open world, Sandbox, Vehicle combat
Vehicles Space flight
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
Series Elite
Elite Dangerous on HowLongToBeat
Elite Dangerous on IGDB
Elite Dangerous on MobyGames
Elite Dangerous on Wikipedia
Elite
Elite 1987
Elite Plus 1991
Frontier: Elite II 1993
Frontier: First Encounters 1995
Elite Dangerous 2014
Elite Dangerous: Arena 2016

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 Dangerous is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person MMO, open world, sandbox and vehicle combat game in the Elite series.

General information

PC Report
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)
Steam key available from Partner Keys page.
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Oculus Store
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Commander Deluxe Edition
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
All versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes (regular server updates; cannot be played offline).[2][3]
The OS X version is no longer available.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Various cosmetics for ships, fleet carriers, and player avatars are available through the in-game store or the Frontier Store page for the game.[4]
Expansion pack Currently, Odyssey is the only expansion available for purchase which was released 19th May 2021. Until October 27, 2020, Horizons was the other expansion available for purchase,[5] and since that date, it is part of the base game.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Lifetime Expansion Pass No longer sold. Includes access to all major expansions.
Windows
Ship Paintjobs Cosmetic purchases available through online store.
Windows
Pilot Starter Pack
Windows
Horizons Season Pass No longer sold (rolled into base game)
Windows
Odyssey
Windows

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Currency "Arx" is the premium currency used in Elite: Dangerous. It is used exclusively to purchase cosmetics.
Free-to-grind Players can obtain up to 400 Arx per week for free by playing the game. Frontier also gives away a large amount of Arx during the lead-up to Christmas.
Time-limited Certain ship skins are available for a limited time only.

Essential improvements

Companion apps

An official companion app was available for iOS; it was later discontinued.[6]
Many unofficial companion apps have been created by the community; a list is available in the game forums. Some apps feed data to websites such as EDDB, EDSM, and Inara, allowing users of these websites to view up-to-date market info and search for specific systems, among other functions.

Skip intro videos

Delete the Intro video[7]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Products\FORC-FDEV-DO-38-IN-40\Movies
  2. Delete or rename Ident_Frontier_EliteHorizons.webm

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-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
Epic Games Launcher
Steam Cloud
The game has its own cloud syncing solution on the developer's servers

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Minor UI problems in galaxy and system maps.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
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)
[8]
Color blind mode
The HUD color scheme can be changed by editing the GraphicsConfigurationOverride.xml file in the \Options\Graphics directory in the game's config directory. See this page for more details.
Supports FidelityFX Super Resolution (only available with Odyssey DLC expansion).

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Editing config files[citation needed]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics.
  2. Open Settings.xml in a text editor.
  3. Find line <FOV>XX.000000</FOV> and change value to your desired FoV.

Input

Controls settings.
Controls 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.
Creating or backing up a custom control bindings file[citation needed]
  1. Set controls in-game as desired
  2. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings.
  3. Copy and rename the Custom.binds file to something else; e.g. MyBinds1.binds.
  4. The renamed file will now appear as a selectable option in-game.

Notes

The new custom file will not be overwritten by game updates, unless directly edited via the controls menu.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
7.1 surround systems are supported.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
No option, disabled by default.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

The game uses a hybrid of central servers to process the 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.[9]
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Matchmaking supported in Arena combat mode.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Not supported.[9]
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Side-by-side or anaglyph.
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Elite Dangerous.
Headsets
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
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
Seated
Standing
Room-scale
On-Foot Odyssey content is shown in a 2D screen within VR. Full VR resumes when entering an SRV or ship.

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.
If blocked by an NPC, target them and re-request docking[citation needed]
Restart the game in solo mode or wait for another player/NPC to leave the dock[citation needed]

Severe FPS drops while the game is in Borderless or Windowed video mode

This issue is confirmed on Nvidia graphics cards such as an Nvidia GTX 1060 when paired with a Freesync monitor with Gsync enabled in the Nvidia control panel.
Disable the Freesync function on your monitor before or while playing the game.[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 10, 11 Direct3D 10 support will be removed in a future update.[10]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
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, without updating the game with a 64-bit version.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 470
AMD Radeon R7 240
DirectX 11 compatible
Support for 32-bit versions of Windows will be removed in a future update.[10]


Notes

  1. File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/359320/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (359320) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References