Elite: Dangerous (Steam)
metacriticFrontier Developments
Dec 15th, 2014
3% cashback on this purchaseElite Dangerous Editions (2)
Elite Dangerous DLC & Add-Ons (2)
Description
Discover the next chapter of the legendary Elite saga. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original 1984 open world adventure to the modern generation with a seamless, connected galaxy, a player‑shaped evolving narrative, and the entire Milky Way recreated at full galactic scale.
Against this vast backdrop, take to the stars in your own starship and do whatever it takes to survive in an ever-changing futuristic galactic sandbox. Acquire wealth and power, develop your skills and knowledge, and earn the right to stand tall among the ranks of the iconic Elite.
In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, your story influences the connected experience and handcrafted evolving narrative. From discovering new worlds, to exhilarating space combat and a fully-realised economy for trade, the galaxy is waiting.
The 400-billion star systems of the Milky Way form the vast and dynamic stage for Elite Dangerous' open-ended gameplay. Constructed using real astronomical data, the stars, planets, moons, asteroid belts, and black holes of our galaxy are rendered at true galactic scale. Chart a course through star systems never before visited by other Commanders and explore the surface of strange and unfamiliar worlds with a Surface Recon Vehicle.
Over 35 distinct spacecraft are ready for you to command, from lightweight exploration vessels to gigantic behemoths ready for battle. Build a diverse collection of ships and outfit them to match your playstyle. Customise every component, weapon and optional module to enhance and alter your ships’ capabilities.
Hunt, explore, fight, mine, smuggle and trade across the galaxy. Forge your path solo or with up to three friends in a Wing. Join a Squadron full of like-minded Commanders and share the highs and lows of your interstellar adventures together.
With the System Colonisation mechanic, the power to claim and expand your very own star systems is in your hands. Whether creating a thriving new economy, a bustling trade hub, or a new port of operations, the galaxy awaits your vision.
The Elite Dangerous galaxy revolves around players’ actions. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s personal story influences the space simulation and handcrafted, evolving narrative.
Co-operate with fellow Commanders in pivotal Community Goal events that can permanently alter the state of the galaxy, earning exclusive rewards and recognition for your contribution in the process.
Align with a galactic superpower and alter the interstellar landscape with Powerplay. Support your power or undermine a rival through a variety of means, from hacking starport advertisements to attacking gigantic Stronghold Carriers. Every contribution matters.
Experience unpredictable encounters with other players in a vast, massively multiplayer space. Experience the connected galaxy alone in Solo mode or with players across the world in Open Play, where every pilot you face could become a trusted ally or your deadliest enemy.
The universe of Elite Dangerous continues to grow and expand with new features and content. Regular major updates provide new opportunities and gameplay for you to discover and change the way you play.
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About Elite: Dangerous
Elite: Dangerous is a massively multiplayer space simulation game developed and published by Frontier Developments, directed by series creator David Braben until August 2022. It launched on Windows on December 16, 2014, following a successful Kickstarter campaign, with macOS following in May 2015, Xbox One in October 2015, and PlayStation 4 in June 2017. The Steam version arrived separately on April 2, 2015, with all prior owners given the option to redeem a Steam key for their existing purchase.
The game simulates the Milky Way galaxy at a 1:1 scale, letting players pilot dozens of customizable ships across a persistent, connected universe. Players choose their own path through trading, mining, exploration, bounty hunting, or piracy, with a dynamic economy and an overarching narrative shaped through Powerplay and community goals that respond directly to collective player actions across the galaxy. Galactic travel uses an onboard frame shift drive for system-to-system jumps, alongside an intra-system faster-than-light mode called Supercruise, with both an arcade-style and a full Newtonian flight model available through the game's flight assist toggle.
Elite Dangerous: Odyssey, the game's most significant expansion, added on-foot first-person gameplay in 2021, letting players step out of their ships and explore planetary surfaces directly. Elite Dangerous: Horizons, an earlier expansion, added planetary landing for ships. The game supports extensive virtual reality compatibility through SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive, and is considered one of the more demanding VR titles on PC due to the scale and detail of its simulated universe.
Regular free updates have continued to expand the game's content well past launch, with a June 2026 update introducing multiplayer Operations, a new dungeon-like activity where teams of up to four players tackle time-sensitive, objective-based scenarios like rescuing station inhabitants from a burning facility while working against hostile forces and environmental hazards. All microtransactions in the game are cosmetic, purchased with the in-game currency ARX, which can also be earned through normal gameplay at a rate of up to 400 per week, except Pre-Built Ships, which give newer players a head start.
Elite: Dangerous holds a Metacritic score of 80 and a Mostly Positive rating on Steam. Elite: Dangerous is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass Premium. If you are already a subscriber, you can access it directly through your membership. If you do not have Game Pass, GameBoost offers Xbox Game Pass gift cards as an alternative way to get started.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 8/10 64-bit
- Processor
- Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage
- 25 GB available space
- VR Support
- SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 8/10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage
- 25 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- Supports SteamVR, Oculus Rift and TrackIR
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There's no offline mode, since the game is always online, but most content is fully playable solo within the connected universe, with the option to team up or interact with other players at any point.
Yes. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass Premium, accessible directly through an active subscription.
Yes. The game supports SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive headsets and is considered a demanding VR title given the scale and detail of its simulated galaxy.