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{{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. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 00:29, 20 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Frontier Developments | |
Engines | |
Cobra[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 16, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | March 12, 2015 |
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
- 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 key available from Partner Keys page. | |||
Oculus Store | Commander Deluxe Edition | |||
Steam |
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
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
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
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Editing config files[citation needed] |
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Input 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] |
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Notes
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
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 | |||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
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.[6] | ||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Not supported.[6] | |
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.[7] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
- Support for 32-bit versions of Windows will be removed in a future update.[7]
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 |
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) | ||
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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 |
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
- ↑ 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.