Elite Dangerous News

In our Access to 4.0 post from August, we mentioned that future content would only be available to players on the 4.0 framework and from September we have offered access to version 4.0 to all PC users without requiring a purchase of Odyssey. On 29 November, Update 14 will bring fundamental and exciting changes to the galaxy, built upon the 4.0 framework. Additionally, from Update 14 onwards, there will be two different modes to Elite Dangerous: Live mode and Legacy Mode.

[h2]Live Mode[/h2]

As of Update 14, version 4.0 will become the “Live” mode in which all new content and events will be introduced. Focusing development on a single version branch has already been essential to delivering content of the same calibre as the Azimuth Saga finale.

Aftermath will see its next major release with galaxy-wide implications in Update 14, with more to come in Updates 15 and 16. What we can say for now about Updates 15 and 16 is that they will both contain new content and gameplay mechanics linked to the unfolding events in the galaxy. More on this will be revealed next year.

[h2]Legacy Mode[/h2]

While “Live” will continue the unfolding events of Aftermath, we understand that some of our players have fond memories of the galaxy as it stands in 3.8 and as such we will convert version 3.8 into “Legacy Mode”.

Every player will have a Legacy Commander profile created from their existing profile with separately tracked progress when Update 14 is released. Legacy mode will be accessible from the launcher as a separate download from the Live game.

Whilst there will be no new narrative content such as GalNet or Community Goals, you will still be able to affect the galaxy via the background simulation. Actions in Legacy Mode will not affect the Live game.

All cosmetics purchased prior to Update 14 will be available across both Legacy and Live versions. Moving forwards, some cosmetics may be exclusive to Live mode. These will be clearly marked as such in the store.

[h2]Playing Together on LIVE[/h2]

We understand that since we granted 4.0 access to all PC players, some Commanders have been using version 3.8 to play with friends who do not yet own Odyssey. With Update 14, Odyssey players will have the option to select either Horizons or Odyssey mode within Live Mode so that playing together remains possible.

[h2]Console Profile Copying Process[/h2]

Via our website, console players have the option to clone their Commander profiles for use on PC without needing to re-purchase the game. The introduction of Legacy Mode is going to affect what data can be copied. For this reason, the process will be temporarily suspended with the release of Update 14. To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to use the process, it will be reintroduced in Q1 next year.

The version of the process that we reintroduce will not be as comprehensive as before and will only copy the most essential profile data related to player progression. For this reason, we strongly encourage anyone considering copying their profile to do so before Update 14.

We hope this announcement has clearly explained our plans for both the Live and Legacy versions of Elite Dangerous. We are excited not just for content in Update 14 but also for what we have planned in 2023. As always, we’d love to hear your questions, comments and feedback.

O7

Greetings Commanders.



We're here again with the ever anticipated, annual black Friday event, for the Elite Dangerous Gamestore.

Today (November 22) kicks off the Black Friday offerings with:

• 40% off Ship Kits and Gear Sets.
  
• 30% off Paint Jobs, Cockpit Customisation, Detailing and Weapon Colours.
  

That's not all!

THIS FRIDAY, November 25th also sees the return of some longstanding, favourite cosmetics, available only for this limited period (each year...), the Midnight Black Paint Jobs!

In addition:

We haven't forgotten Cyber Monday (November 28th)! Let's also make way for those other special favourites shining dark on the horizon, the Stygian Paint Jobs!

As the graphic says, the Black Friday event on a whole lasts until December 5th and is live for your perusal now!

o7​

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FAQ: Livery Error - Suit Cosmetics. I'm still hitting this issue, is there an update on progress with addressing this? (https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threa...ror-when-equipping-flight-suit-livery.609893/)

• Thank you so much for your patience in waiting on further information regarding this issue. Happy to confirm that this has a fix in place for Update 14, coming November 29th.​
  

Greetings Commanders,

Welcome once again to another weekly Discovery Scanner to course you into yet another week ahead in the Elite Dangerous Galaxy.

Here's hoping you had a good week just passed.

GAME NEWS

Update 14.
As mentioned in last week's Frameshift Live #21 and recap post, 'Update 14' will be landing on November 29th.

With just over a week to go, keep watch over the official Elite Dangerous social channels, Forums and here on site for updates on further information regarding the expected schedule for the release on the day, along with any additional information to carry you through to the big moment.

Retiring community.elitedangerous.com.
Last week we announced the pending retirement of a longstanding, familiar source of Galnet news, community.elitedangerous.com.

For information around reasoning and plans to consider when the time comes, head here to our official statement.

Black Friday Incoming.
See you in the Black Friday, Commander? It's that time of the year again where some favourite shades of the Galaxy are on the approach, so once again keep watch on all of our official news sources for more details shortly.

Those are the main headlines but more more news from in and around the Elite Dangerous Galaxy, head to the full article HERE.

See you in the black, Commanders o7



[Title image credit: BrittTheFurry]

Greetings Commanders.

The month of November is spinning along quite nicely.
We hope you had great weekend just passed and welcome you into yet another week rolling into the Galaxy.

GAME NEWS

On Saturday afternoon (UTC), some Commanders attempting to enter the Galaxy via Steam were facing an issue whereby their Steam login was replaced with the ‘purchase/redeem’.

• We are aware that this issue has been encountered sporadically before and primarily advise that, should it happen again in the future, that you do not take action against your account linking in order to independently fix the issue but await further information via official Elite Dangerous channels, as to when communication between Steam and the Galaxy has been restored.

Additionally, regarding Update 14, we’ll keep this note in once again, to maintain confirmation:

• Update 14 is still marked for release at the end of November. We would like to reassure you that there is no further change to this schedule as of this week and hope to release a formal date for your diary soon.

To read the article in full for more news and events, head over to www.elitedangerous.com/news/discovery-scanner-07112022.

o7

A hugely impressive new mod launched on Saturday for Elite, as in the first Elite, from the eighties, for BBC Micro computers. As its name suggests, the Elite Universe Editor lets you create your own space in the seminal spaceship sim, placing planets and stars and stations and tweaking ships and such. For this to come after almost 40 years...! PC gaming is an endless delight.

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