Elite Dangerous
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.
Release DateApr 2, 2015
Metacritic80
PlatformsWindows
DeveloperFrontier Developments
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Quick Start Guide
Getting Started in Three Steps
- First, check the official information summary: Confirm the release status, available platforms, and pricing to avoid buying the wrong version.
- Compare system requirements: Use the minimum / recommended specifications to confirm whether your device can run it smoothly.
- Familiarize yourself with the basic loop: Go through the tutorials and core operations first, then consider deeper gameplay.
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| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Genre Tags | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy |
| Supported Platforms | Windows |
| Controller Support | Keyboard and mouse only |
| Official Languages | English, French, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese -… |
| Store Pricing | $5.99 |
| Difficulty | High |
| Session Length | 30-60 minutes |
💻 System Requirements
Windows 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
Windows 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
macOS Minimum
- OS: OS X Yosemite (version 10.10.3)
- Processor: 2.3Ghz quad-core Intel Core i5 CPU
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GT 650M 1GB (or equivalent)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 8 GB available space