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Steam app 359320 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:49 UTC

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.

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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:49 UTC
App ID
359320
Product type
Game
Developer
Frontier Developments
Publisher
Frontier Developments
Release date
2 Apr, 2015
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, Co-op
Controller support
Declared DRM
Third-party account
Frontier Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Achievements
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic
80

Features & support

Steam features

VR SupportedVR SupportIn-App PurchasesRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Partial Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Space SimSpaceOpen WorldExplorationSci-fiSimulationMassively MultiplayerMultiplayerVRFirst-PersonActionAdventureSandboxOnline Co-OpSingleplayerTradingRPGDifficultStrategyTrackIR
About this gameFull description from Steam
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Co-operate with fellow Commanders in pivotal Community Goal events that can permanently alter the state of the galaxy, earning exclusive rewards and recognition for your contribution in the process. Align with a galactic superpower and alter the interstellar landscape with Powerplay. Support your power or undermine a rival through a variety of means, from hacking starport advertisements to attacking gigantic Stronghold Carriers. Every contribution matters. Experience unpredictable encounters with other players in a vast, massively multiplayer space. Experience the connected galaxy alone in Solo mode or with players across the world in Open Play, where every pilot you face could become a trusted ally or your deadliest enemy. The universe of Elite Dangerous continues to grow and expand with new features and content. Regular major updates provide new opportunities and gameplay for you to discover and change the way you play.
Content & age ratings4 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Atos criminosos · Violência fantasiosa
ESRBtDrug Reference · Fantasy Violence
IGRS13Kekerasan · Interaksi Daring
PEGI7Violence · Online Gameplay
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

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

Recommended

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 Recommended: OS: OS X Yosemite (version 10.10.3) Processor: 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M (2GB video memory) / AMD Radeon R9 M290X (2GB video memory) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported languages6 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Russian
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Brazil

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements