description Elite Dangerous Overview
Elite Dangerous simulates space exploration within a vast, procedurally generated Milky Way galaxy containing approximately 400 billion star systems. Players control spaceships navigating this open-world environment, capable of landing on diverse planets with varying atmospheres and encountering settlements. The game focuses on trading, combat, and the freeform traversal of a realistic simulation.
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info Elite Dangerous Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2014 |
help Elite Dangerous FAQ
How many star systems are in Elite Dangerous?
Elite Dangerous features a procedurally generated recreation of the Milky Way galaxy containing approximately 400 billion star systems. The sheer scale means that the vast majority of systems will never be visited by players.
Can you land on planets in Elite Dangerous?
Yes, players can land on planets, though this feature requires the Horizons expansion which was released in 2015. Horizons added planetary landings on airless moons and planets, allowing players to drive surface vehicles called SRVs.
What expansions does Elite Dangerous have?
Major expansions include Horizons (2015), which added planetary landings and multicrew features, and Odyssey (2021), which introduced on-foot exploration and first-person combat. The game also received Beyond, a series of free updates improving core gameplay.
Who developed and published Elite Dangerous?
Elite Dangerous was developed and published by Frontier Developments, the studio led by David Braben, co-creator of the original Elite in 1984. The game was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign before its release in 2014.
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