Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous is developed by Frontier Developments and published by Frontier Developments, released on Apr 2, 2015.

Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.

Basic Information

Store page feature tags: Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, Co-op, VR Supported, VR Support, In-App Purchases, Partial Controller Support, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing.

Official Introduction Key Points

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Minimum System Requirements (Windows)

- 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

Related DLC

Available on the store page: DLC 1336350, DLC 1496130.

Legal Notice

Elite © 1984 David Braben & Ian Bell. Frontier © 1993 David Braben. Frontier: First Encounters © 1995 David Braben. Elite: Dangerous © 1984-2025 Frontier Developments plc. Frontier, the Frontier logo, Elite, the Elite logo, Elite: Dangerous, the Elite: Dangerous logo, Elite Dangerous: Odyssey and Elite Dangerous: Horizons are trade marks of Frontier Developments plc, variably registered around the world. All rights reserved.

Official Screenshots

This page’s gallery section collects all 16 official screenshots of Elite Dangerous.

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