Difference between revisions of "Elite Dangerous"
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| + | ===Creating or backing up custom control bindings=== | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Creating or backing up a custom control bindings file}} | ||
| + | {{ii}}There is only one custom profile by default. To prevent this being overwritten, or to allow bindings for multiple custom input options, create a new copy of the .binds file. | ||
| + | # Set controls in-game as desired | ||
| + | # Navigate to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings\</code> | ||
| + | # Copy and rename the <code>Custom.binds</code> file, MyBinds1.binds for example. | ||
| + | # Your 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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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| − | + | Online Only. All account data is stored on Developer servers. | |
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
Revision as of 01:25, 18 March 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] |
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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.
- Single player requires server updates; cannot be played fully offline.[2][3]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer website | |
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DLC and expansion packs
- This game has in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).[4]
| 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
Creating or backing up custom control bindings
| Instructions |
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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)
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | Not supported.[6] | ||
| Online play | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | Not supported.[6] | |
| 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 | |||
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| Tracked motion controllers | |||
| Traditional controller | |||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
Issues fixed
Black screen after launch
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Permission to dock not granted
- The station can be out of free docking ports, restart the game in solo mode.
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Windows 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Quad Core CPU 2Ghz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DX10 compatible GPU with 1GB VRAM (Nvidia GTX 260, AMD Radeon HD4870) | |
References
Categories:
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- Windows
- OS X
- Games
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