Elite Dangerous
In short: Elite Dangerous is a simulation game released in 2014 by Frontier, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 7.8/10 (worth buying, especially on sale). Lowest price we found right now: $5.12.
Space flight and trading simulation
Elite Dangerous is a vast space simulation MMO set in a 1:1 scale Milky Way galaxy where players pilot starships, trade, explore, bounty hunt, and engage in combat across a persistent universe.
Game details
- Developer: Frontier
- Publisher: Frontier
- Release year: 2014
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
- Category: simulation
Our review
Elite Dangerous, developed and published by Frontier, launched in 2014, offering an expansive and ambitious space simulation experience. As a spiritual successor to the classic Elite games, it aims to capture the freedom and grandeur of interstellar exploration, trade, and combat. The game's greatest strength lies in its sheer scale. The Milky Way galaxy is recreated in its entirety, boasting 400 billion star systems, a truly staggering achievement. This allows for an unparalleled sense of discovery as players chart their own course, encountering diverse celestial bodies, factions, and phenomena. The core gameplay loop involves trading commodities between star systems, engaging in bounty hunting or piracy, exploring uncharted territories, and even mining asteroids. The flight model is a highlight, offering a satisfying blend of realism and accessibility, especially with a HOTAS setup. Graphically, Elite Dangerous remains impressive, even years after its release. Ship models are intric…
Pros
- Vast and detailed Milky Way galaxy
- Satisfying flight model
- Impressive graphics and sound design
- Unparalleled sense of freedom and discovery
- Hundreds of hours of content and exploration
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Repetitive grind for credits and reputation
- Lack of a strong, central narrative
- Sense of isolation might not appeal to all
FAQ
- How do I outfit my ship?
- You can outfit your ship at the ship services menu in any station. Different stations offer different outfitting options, so it's worth shopping around for the best deals.
- How do I navigate the galaxy?
- The galaxy map allows you to plot courses between systems. You can filter by distance, star type, and the presence of stations or other points of interest.
- How do I earn credits?
- Credits are the main currency in Elite Dangerous. You earn them by completing missions, trading goods, bounty hunting, and mining.
- How do I repair my ship?
- You can repair your ship at a station's ship services menu. You can also use AFMU (Auto Field-Maintenance Unit) modules to repair damage in space.
- What is the difference between Elite Dangerous and Elite Dangerous: Odyssey?
- The main difference is that the permanently updated Elite Dangerous: Odyssey includes the Odyssey expansion, which allows you to disembark from your ship and explore planets on foot. Elite Dangerous is the base game without this expansion.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026