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State of play: tell us what's new in Elite Dangerous!

Posted by Alex Sinclair in Elite Dangerous

Earlier, we launched a bounty soliciting advice for players loading up Elite Dangerous for the very first time. The submissions to this bounty are intended to be useful for a different audience: lapsed players looking to return to the game. With that in mind, we want you to tell us what's changed over the course of the last few years.

We'll aim to produce a 'catch-up' resource giving a quick overview of Elite Dangerous in 2024. In your entries, consider narrative elements like the Thargoid War as well as game systems and changes to the meta.

We're looking for 50-word minimum answers. If you're submitting via video, be sure to connect your video account first.

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Created at 9:32am, 14th August, 2024. Page last updated at 1:25pm, 29th August, 2024.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 27th August, 2024.

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CMDR Henckes 8/24/2024, 8:26:45 PM

For me the best thing that happen recently is the rebalance of engineering. I believe that most of player find frustrating spend tens of hours to find and collect material just to make your sheep boost a little fast or jump a little longer. And now the need of less materials and make them more abundant is a key point to encourage a lot of players to keep upgrading them ships and suits, I had my mains ship and suits on standby when the subject is upgrading.

My suit and ships could be a lot better before but I never considered spent a lot of more time finding material instead of explore the galaxy or hunt pirates a good deal. But now I'm excited to upgrade again my ships and suits because a spent much less times and with the rebalance I already had a enough material to upgrade a lot of things.

Beside of that, I love to see the game receiving brand new ships and see the unfolding of the Thargoid War .

JHenckes 8/24/2024, 8:40:11 PM

CMDR Henckes

I'm new in the game. Tried to play once before, but didn't like a lot. I'll give another chance now. You said good things about the changes in the game, thks 🙏🏼👏🏼

Banned user 8/28/2024, 1:27:49 PM

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CmdrTravisRobicheaux 8/23/2024, 2:03:55 AM

The latest Titan Thor has fallen, leaving only two remaining. There have been attempted assassinations in Federal territory, with an explosion shaking Nanomam during a failed assassination attempt. The attackers claim it was a warning, but the truth remains uncertain. Even Emperor Arissa is not safe.

HakunaYourTatas 8/20/2024, 8:25:57 PM

I recently jumped back in to Elite Dangerous after taking a break for a couple of years and the first thing I noticed is how they have made it easier to increase your jump distance. I'm no expert in Elite Dangerous but I've grinded a couple hundred million credits in the past. I never bothered with engineering my FSD to increase the jump range because it was such a long grind to get the materials needed. When I came back to Elite Dangerous I decided to make it my goal to at least partially upgrade my FSD so I looked online for some guides when I came across some posts talking about material traders and how you can trade up or down different materials. I had my FSD upgraded to level 3 in a couple hours. o7

StoneyChan 8/17/2024, 6:06:20 PM

The Super Cruise Overcharge FSD! , a game changer for Explorers like myself , the ability to travel thousands of light seconds at the expense of heat / fuel drain ensures I can map and scan a system in mere minutes , New ships python mk II and type 8 have been built to naturally support the SCO so thermal buildup is reduced.
Its overall a must need upgrade as it improves on all stock FSD's specs including range

HakunaYourTatas 8/20/2024, 8:32:18 PM

StoneyChan

The first time I hit the SCO was by mistake. I bought it because I saw it had an increased jump distance but I had no idea about the boost it gives while in super cruise. I was backing out of some menu by tapping 'b' (Xbox controller) and when I got back into the cockpit I was launched out into the black with no idea what was happening. Ended up badly damaged and about 5000 Ls from the main star but alive.

LunchAndDinner 8/17/2024, 6:14:54 AM

NEW IN ELITE:

1) We've got a new ship, the Type-8 and it's a beautiful looking ship. It's a Medium ship and is used more for Transporting & Mining. Here's a video of how the interior looks like when you walk around it:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixeTnDHGrG0?feature=oembed

2) The Python Mark II is now available for purchase with regular credits in the store, it's a sleek looking ship! Designed for combat, it hits hard but is also very fragile:

RicardosGaming 8/15/2024, 2:39:14 PM

For those yearning for an experience that transcends traditional games, Elite Dangerous beckons. It's not just a space simulator; it's a meticulously crafted, open-world odyssey within a recreated Milky Way galaxy. Here, amidst a backdrop of awe-inspiring vistas and unimaginable scale, players forge their own destinies among the stars. But why choose Elite Dangerous over the plethora of spacefaring adventures available? Let's delve into the reasons why this game might be the perfect launchpad for your own cosmic exploration. // This Video : ➤Link:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/42dzNpB4BWU?feature=oembed

Stormseeker 8/15/2024, 4:52:00 PM

https://www.youtube.com/embed/gAaZr3G7cG4?feature=oembed

My spanish video about latest patch TYPE-8

rootsrat 8/16/2024, 12:08:51 PM

Laser Shot #32 - everything about Type 8 and the engineering changes. Video language: Polish.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/wTf5xPFGX8A?feature=oembed

Alex SinclairMod8/28/2024, 1:05:40 PM

rootsrat

Hi rootsrat! I'm afraid (for now) Just About is an English-language platform, so we won't be able to award this entry. We do sometimes award non-English language videos, but only when the subtitles have been translated really well (YouTube's auto-translated subtitles tend not to be good enough). Sorry for the inconvenience; we do hope to offer more languages in the future.

Delmarfishy 8/17/2024, 6:38:56 AM

Boys, get the bug spray out! plenty of goids to splat!

OneNutPunch 8/16/2024, 9:16:10 PM

If we're talking about the very new things in Elite Dangerous there is one thing we can talk about or show off and no I'm Not talking about the Python Mk 2 but rather the New Trade ship Type 8

https://www.youtube.com/embed/A-GnKGjVWgQ?feature=oembed

Alex SinclairMod8/28/2024, 1:17:55 PM

OneNutPunch

Hey OneNutPunch - sadly, we weren't able to award this because you haven't linked your YouTube account. Please take a moment to connect it so that we can give your entries the prizes they deserve in the future:

https://justabout.com/just-about/32397/connecting-your-social-accounts-and-sharing-on-just-about

Phoenix_Dfire 8/22/2024, 9:32:34 PM

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Y6r1BwtpsM?feature=oembed

With the release of the Type 8 Update, We review Update 18 in its entirety, and what it means for the future of Elite: Dangerous

Alex SinclairMod8/28/2024, 1:22:33 PM

Phoenix_Dfire

Hey Phoenix_Dfire - sadly, we weren't able to award this because you haven't linked your YouTube account. Please take a moment to connect it so that we can give your entries the prizes they deserve in the future:

https://justabout.com/just-about/32397/connecting-your-social-accounts-and-sharing-on-just-about

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