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Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous is a space flight simulation game from developer and publisher Frontier Developments. Released in 2014, players will step into the role of a pilot and begin their journey with a small ship and some currency. It's up to them to do odd jobs and other things to gather more cash and build a respectable fleet.

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Elite Dangerous
Flight Simulator
8/10
Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 72%
Released
December 16, 2014
ESRB
T For Teen due to Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Frontier Developments
Publisher(s)
Frontier Developments
Engine
Cobra

Platform(s)
PlayStation 4
How Long To Beat
109 Hours

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Elite Dangerous Ends All Non-Critical Development On Consoles

Frontier Developments has ceased all non-critical development for Elite Dangerous on consoles; as such, the Odyssey DLC will not hit PS4 and Xbox One.

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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Not Coming To Consoles Until PC Version Improves

Frontier Developments is putting the release of Elite Dangerous: Odyssey's console port on hold until the PC version receives significant fixes.

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Elite Dangerous Announces Major Odyssey Patch

The on-foot expansion for Elite Dangerous launched in a problematic state, but efforts are underway to apologize and put it on the right footing.

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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Review - A Repetitive Mess

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey is a completely broken expansion that is full of several serious performance issues, failing to meet any of its promise.

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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Server Problems & Bugs Explained By Developer

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey was released in a highly unpolished state by Frontier Developments, and now CEO David Braben explains what happened.

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Elite Dangerous CEO Offers Apology For Buggy Odyssey Launch

The CEO of Frontier Developments, the developer of Elite Dangerous, has issued an apology over the buggy launch of the Odyssey expansion.

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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Expansion Widely Criticized By Fans

Elite Dangerous fans are angry over the buggy release of the Odyssey expansion, which cost money to unlock and is rife with performance issues.

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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Launch Patch Notes Lists All Changes

In the move to launch Odyssey, its anticipated on-foot expansion for Elite Dangerous, Frontier has listed a bevy of changes from earlier tests.

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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Launch Trailer Sets Up Planetary Exploration

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey teases its new planetary exploration gameplay in a launch trailer debuted ahead of the expansion's release on May 19th.

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Elite Dangerous: How to Perfectly Land on Planets

Looking to land on planets in Elite Dangerous? This guide has every step you need to get from Supercruise to a planet's surface flawlessly.

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Elite: Dangerous & 9 Other Games That Let You Explore Deep Space

Elite: Dangerous offers a near-limitless galaxy for players to explore, but it's far from the only deep space exploration video game to do so.

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Elite Dangerous: How to Start Trading

Starting any new career path can be complicated in Elite Dangerous. This guide covers everything you need to know to master trading!

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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Alpha Announced In Combat Gameplay Trailer

Frontier Developments announced the PC alpha for the Elite Dangerous: Odyssey expansion will be deployed later this month on March 29.

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Elite Dangerous Goes Planetside In Odyssey Gameplay Reveal Trailer

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey brings players out of their cockpits to plant their boots on extraterrestrial ground in a Game Awards gameplay reveal.

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Elite Dangerous Is Free All Week On Epic Games Store

Space flight simulator Elite Dangerous, which now includes its Horizons expansion, is available for free on the Epic Games Store this week.

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Elite Dangerous & The World Next Door Free Next Week On Epic Games Store

In a week, players on the Epic Games Store can grab both Frontier's hardcore space sim Elite Dangerous and visual novel puzzler The World Next Door.

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Elite Dangerous: Horizons Expansion Will Be Free Starting In October

Frontier Developments has announced that Elite Dangerous: Horizons will become a free expansion and be included in the base game starting next month.

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Elite Dangerous Finally Details What Fleet Carriers Do & Look Like

After some lengthy delays, Fleet Carriers in Elite Dangerous have finally received a more in-depth look and will cost a fortune to obtain.

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Elite: Dangerous Review: Hardcore Space Sims Can Work on Consoles

Frontier Developments proves that hardcore space sims can deliver on home consoles with the Xbox One version of Elite: Dangerous.

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