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Ascendancy & Mandalay release date update
Following feedback and our team’s observations across the Elite Partner Program early access period, we have made the decision to push the release date of Ascendancy to the week commencing 28th October to address an NPC balancing issue and a crash instance, in order to ensure the best possible experience.
As the Mandalay early access is included as part of the Ascendancy content, this will also be pushed in line with the updated release date.
We’re sorry you have to wait a little longer, but we can’t wait to see how you shape the galaxy when Ascendancy is launched!
Celebrate Elite's Ruby Anniversary!
This week the Elite franchise celebrates an amazing 40 years of bringing you the freedom to explore the Milky Way in your own unique way!
Elite (1984)
"Elite" was written by David Braben and Ian Bell starting in 1982 while the authors were still at Cambridge University. It was first published by Acornsoft on the BBC Micro in September 1984 to huge critical acclaim. The rights to other computer platforms were then auctioned by Jacqui Lyons of Marjacq, and British Telecom then went on to publish on many other platforms under the name of Firebird.
"Elite" set many firsts, and was the first genuine 3D game on home computers. Even many years after its release it is fondly remembered. For example "Probably the best computer game ever" (The Times, December 1988). It went on to sell around 1,000,000 units, and is popular still, having appeared on most popular formats.
Indulge your nostalgia and experience the first incarnation with the original Elite, available FREE in the Frontier Store!
Frontier Elite II (1993)
Written in five and a half years by David Braben, with Konami Inc of Japan as publisher, the game was released in October 1993 and was in the top few slots in the UK Gallup chart for the best part of the following year. It was the best selling game in Europe 1993 according to Gallup.
"Frontier" also set a number of firsts. It was the first game to have real-sized planets, where cities could be viewed from orbit, it was the first to use curved surfaces (Bezier), the only game to do a palette-fit every frame to get best use of colours!
Frontier First Encounters (1995)
Released in Easter 1995, "First Encounters" also had a number of firsts to its name. The game was renowned for its detailed modelling of the geography of planets, despite the relative lack of power of the target PCs at the time. It was the first game to use procedural texturing to generate the vegetation, snow and more on the planet surfaces. Mountain ranges, cliffs and wonderful alien landscapes and atmospheric effects all contributed to the atmosphere of the game, and the coloured lighting from the redder stars gave some planets an eerie look.
Elite Dangerous (2014)
Released in December 2014, the BAFTA-nominated Elite Dangerous is the definitive, massively multiplayer space epic. 10 years later and Elite Dangerous has seen two expansions, an ongoing narrative filled with political intrigue, corporate espionage, a galaxy wide war against the extraterrestrial threat of the Thargoids and astounding community led initiatives and activities!
Free Ruby Anniversary Gift
To celebrate 40 years of Elite we're giving every Elite Dangerous Live player an exclusive Ruby anniversary decal completely free! Simply head to the Elite Dangerous Gamestore to claim it for the amazing price of 0 ARX! The decal comes in a range of colour, allowing you to choose the best match for your ship!
Ruby Anniversary Cosmetics
Want to celebrate the Ruby Anniversary of Elite in style? Check out the Ruby Anniversary cosmetics available in the Elite Dangerous gamestore now!
Give your favourite ship or SRV a new look with the Ruby Anniversary paintjob, available on vehicles in the game!
Or, throwback to the past with the Dodec station bobblehead!
The Ruby Anniversary cosmetics, decal and bobblehead will be available until 21st October. Grab yours today!
Have a fond memory from 40 years of playing Elite games? Share them on social channels with #EliteRuby!
With such a historic legacy we can't wait to explore the future with you!
Elite Dangerous - Update 18.09 | 19 September
This Thursday (19 September) we will be releasing Update 18.09 for Elite Dangerous Live/4.0 players on PC.
Release Schedule (All times in UTC)
- 07:00 - Elite Dangerous Live/4.0 servers offline
- 10:00 - Elite Dangerous Live/4.0 servers online and Update 18.09 available
Update Notes
Bugs/Adjustments
- Increased clearance for SRV's when deployed from the Type-8
- Improved planetary landing checks for Type-8 allowing easier landing in both manual and auto-landing
- Fixed Mirrored Armour not showing in outfitting for Type-8
- Fixed outfitting and livery camera orientation for Type-8 in VR
- Fixed issues with orbit lines when toggling them off
Elite Dangerous | Just About Announcement
Through their bounty system, Just About pays real-money rewards for all kinds of content and contributions, such as your most epic screenshots, exploration stories, or battle clips. It’s their way (and ours) to recognise this brilliant community.
In the last year, Just About has paid out over $25,000 in rewards, and is always looking for new ways to reward your creativity. They even take bounty suggestions from the community because who knows Elite better than all of you?
If you have any questions, check out their FAQ below.
There’s loads more in store over the coming months, so get involved now and start earning the rewards you deserve!
Just About FAQ
What are bounties?
Bounties are best thought of as community challenges, developed in partnership with the Frontier team. These might involve a screenshot competition for certain ships, sharing your exploration expertise, or filming your next battle.
Who decides the bounties?
Just About’s staff set the bounties, but taking on board input from both Frontier and community members. We want bounties to best meet the needs of the community, so please give us feedback on how we can improve!
So Just About pays members… why?
Our mission is to reward passionate fans for the contributions they make, whether that’s helpful guides, cool artwork, or brilliant videos! We believe that when you create these things you generate value for brands and platforms, so you should be rewarded for that.
How do I get paid?
Just connect your PayPal account and, if your balance is over $25, you’ll receive a payout each month. If you don’t hit that threshold, your rewards will roll over into the next month. We are looking at additional payment vendors and currencies in future, but for now it’s PayPal and USD only (but you can still be paid out globally).
Which bounties can I take part in?
Any of them and as many as you like!
Why do I have to connect a social account?
You don't have to connect any accounts to participate on Just About - all you need is a valid email address.
However some bounties require submissions to be video-based. In those cases, so that we can validate that you are the original author of that video, you'll need to connect your relevant creator account, such as YouTube, TikTok or Instagram (but even then, we try to offer you a few choices, and we’ll be adding more soon).
Is there an age limit to get involved?
Like most online services, to use the platform you need to be 13 or older. To receive payouts you must be 18+ (or 16+ with parental permission). You can still earn rewards when you're 13, 14 or 15, but we’re unable to pay them out until you're 16, in accordance with our Terms of Use.
Do I still own the content I submit to bounties?
Yes - we might promote it but we will credit you and you are free to post and monetise your content where you see fit.
And what about my data?
We don't sell (or share) your personal data, and never will.
We need to send some anonymised data to third parties so that we can run the platform effectively (for example, Google Analytics), but this is no different to any website or app you might use. You can see our full policies here:
Code of Conduct
Privacy policy
Copyright policy
Is Just About a global platform?
Yes, however we are English-language only right now.
Elite Dangerous | Type-8 and new pre-built ships
The Type-8 early access bundles are available in the following formats:
Type-8 Standard - 16,520 Arx
Deliver in style with the Type-8, Lakon's latest addition to their trading fleet - equipped with enhanced Supercruise Overcharge capabilities.
Includes:
- Type-8 Ship
- Type-8 Shipyard Unlock
Type-8 Stellar - 33,000 Arx
Own the trading market with the Stellar edition of the Type-8, Lakon's latest addition to their trading fleet. - equipped with a higher carrying capacity across it's 6 cargo racks and a reinforced hull package.
Includes:
- Type-8 Ship
- Specialised Cargo Transport Loadout.
- Haulage Stripe Red Paint job
- Aero Ship Kit
- Type-8 Shipyard Unlock
New Pre-Built Ships
In addition to the Type-8 early access the following pre-built ships are also available in store:
Passenger Jumpstart – Beluga Liner - 25,500 Arx)
Beluga Liner outfitted for luxury long range passenger transportation. Equipped with an increased ranged SCO capable FSD and Luxury Cabins.
Includes:
- Beluga Liner Passenger Ship
- Specialised Passenger Transport Loadout
- Grade 5 Engineered FSD (SCO)
- United Marine Blue Paint Job
- 16-Piece Ship Kit
Bounty Hunter Jumpstart - Vulture - 25,500 Arx)
Vulture outfitted for high spec bounty hunting combat. Equipped with Grade 1 and 2 Engineered weaponry alongside Grade 2 Engineered Core Internals.
Includes:
- Vulture Ship
- Specialised Bounty Hunting Loadout
- Crossfire Green Paint Job
- 16-Piece Ship Kit
Engineering Rebalancing
It's not just new ships which have been added with Update 18.08, we also have made some major changes to Engineering!
Materials
We’re increasing the number of materials you’re getting across the board from various sources. We’ve increased Material availability at Grade 4/5 farming locations by increasing the number of sources of materials and in some cases payout per source.
In the past, you’d be get between 3-6 fragments of microresources in total per site, but now we’ve increased the number of items to 30-100 microresources.
Mission Rewards
We’ve increased the engineering mats you’ll get across the board from missions. So now depending on the mission or material limit, you could get up to 24 of some materials.
Engineering Blueprints
1) Engineering is no longer random when you spin for the blueprint. If you’re at grade 5 rank with the Engineer, it will be 1 roll for a Grade 1 blueprint, 2 for a Grade 2, and so on. If you’re less than a Grade 5, it will be more spins, but it will no longer be random.
2) We’ve changed the unlock requirements on some blueprints, so you can get to work much quicker.
Odyssey Engineering Changes
The recipes for Odyssey engineering have had their material amounts reduced, combined with getting more rewards for missions and needing to spend less. Another thing that should make it easier is the rebalancing of suit carry capacity, we’ve increased capacity across all suits, with the Maverick suit seeing the biggest upgrade. For a more in depth breakdown please check out the Update 18.08 update notes.
Thargoid War Changes
As we get closer and closer to the potential end of the war, we’re making some adjustments to give you even more Engineering rewards for engaging. Contributing to taking over a Thargoid controlled, or invasion system will now reward engineering materials upon system completion.
All Grade 4 Raw & Grade 5 Encoded/Manufactured engineering materials are eligible as rewards, which you can trade down to whatever materials you need at a material trader. A full break down can be found in our Update Notes.
Elite Dangerous | Type-8 Update (18.08) | Wednesday 7th August 2024
A new update will be available for Elite Dangerous on Wednesday 7th August.
Release Schedule (All times are in BST)
6AM - In game messages commence
8AM - Elite Dangerous Live/4.0 servers offline to deploy changes
2PM - Elite Dangerous Live/4.0 servers back online and Update 18.08 available to download.
*Please note that these times are estimates and are subject to change.
18.08 ]Update Notes
Features of Note:
- Added Lakon Type-8 Transporter for early access
- In world holo-screen adverts now present for Type-8 Transporter
- Added new pre-built ships: to the store:
- Type-8 Transporter Stellar (33,000 Arx)
- Type-8 Transporter Standard (16,520 Arx)
- Passenger Jumpstart - Beluga Liner (25,500 Arx)
- Bounty Hunter Jumpstart - Vulture (25,500 Arx)
- Type-8 Transporter Stellar (33,000 Arx)
- Python MkII now included in the general Shipyard stock for Odyssey players.
Engineering Changes
Alterations made to the engineering ruleset and systems:
- Updated engineer rolls to consistently give a fixed roll depending on the grade of the recipe and the commander rank with the engineer.
- Increased Material availability/payout at Grade 4/5 farming locations by increasing sources of materials and in some cases payout per source.
- Increased Engineering material rewards across missions.
- Up to 24 depending on mission type, material and mission difficulty
- Updated unlock requirements for some engineers:
- Hero Ferrari - Settlement Defence Plans required = 5 (down from 15)
- Yarden Bond - Smear Campaign Plans required = 5 (down from 8)
- Wellington Beck - Cat Media, Classic Entertainment or Multimedia Entertainment required = 15 (total)
- Kit Fowler - Opinion Polls required = 5 (down from 10)
- Hero Ferrari - Settlement Defence Plans required = 5 (down from 15)
- Removed Power Regulators from recipes
- Reduced recipe costs for upgrading and modifying on-foot suits and weapons
- Backpack Capacity Changes:
- Maverick suit
Goods capacity 15 → 40
Assets capacity 30 → 60
Data Capacity 10 → 20 - Artemis suit
Goods Capacity 10 → 20
Assets capacity 20 → 40
Data Capacity 10 → 10 - Dominator suit
Goods capacity 5 → 10
Assets capacity 10 → 20
Data Capacity 10 → 10
- Maverick suit
- Contributing to taking a Thargoid controlled or invasion system will now reward engineering materials upon system completion.
- All Grade 4 Raw & Grade 5 Encoded/Manufactured engineering materials are eligible as rewards.
- Rewards are determined by percentile individual Commander contribution:
Tier 1 - Top 25% - 120
Tier 2 - Top 75% - 60
Tier 3 - Bottom 25% - 18 - 2 materials are picked randomly from each material category (Raw/Encoded/Manufactured) for a total of 6 different rewarded materials.
For example, a Commander within the top tier can expect to receive 20 materials of 6 different types, for 120 total. - Materials are randomised per system, so all Commanders contributing to a system will receive the same type of materials when that system is completed.
- Rewards will take you to the microresource cap but not over.
- Any rewards which would have been over the cap will be lost. Careful monitoring of your inventory and usage of materials traders is advised.
- Rewards are issued on an hourly basis and an inbox message will inform you of your achieved tier.
- Contributions will be logged from the release of 18.08 onwards.
- Contributions will not be reset on the weekly turn, and will therefore carry over between weeks until the system is completed.
- Fixed LOD issue with Orca resulting in holes in ships model when viewed at distances.
- Fix for missile racks not firing correctly
- Fixed Python Mk2 hull & integrity being unable to be repaired
- Fixed a crash while idling in the pre-built ships store.
- Updated the new CMDR packages stats to more accurately reflect the content
- Release fee for Pre-Built Ships now calculated correctly when ship has been impounded
- Fix for luxury cabins not counting as suitable for lower classes of passengers.
- Removed power draw from Experimental Weapons Stabilizer modules
- Removed SCO mass lock from small planets to be consistent with medium and large planets
- Added SCO fuel consumption stat when viewing the module
- Fixed an issue where ships could jitter whilst using AutoDock & AutoLaunch
- Fixed some visual effects not playing correctly after sabotaging dropboxes at Thargoid spire sites.
- Adjusted orbit lines to display cleaner in various instances.
[TAG-80] - Increased Material availability/payout at Grade 4/5 farming locations by increasing sources of materials and in some cases payout per source.
Update 18.07 | Friday 5th July 2024
A new update will be available for Elite Dangerous Live/4.0 on Friday 5th July. This update focuses on improvements to the Thargoid War experience.
Release Schedule - Friday 5th July 2024
7AM UTC/8AM BST - Servers offline
11AM UTC/12PM BST - Servers back online
Please be aware that these are approximate timings and as such are subject to change.
Features of Note:
- Ram Tah has been hard at work continuing his investigations of the Anti-Guardian Zone deployed by Thargoids. His most recent breakthrough now allows all Guardian Modules to have the Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance modification applied to them, without penalty.
- The reduction to Guardian weapon damage has been removed
- All weapons previously modified with the damage reducing modification have automatically received the improved modification
- The AX Chieftain prebuilt ship is now delivered with the improved modification
- All weapons previously modified with the damage reducing modification have automatically received the improved modification
- The reduction to Guardian weapon damage has been removed
Titan Multiplayer Improvements
- A number of improvements to Titan instance stability & improvements to the Titan venting cycle
- Reduced maximum number of Thargoid Ships within Titan instances
Update 18.06 and Titan War Changes
Following player feedback and internal reviews of the Thargoid War and Titan progression, we are making a number of significant changes.
These changes are designed to make the war more accessible, and ensure that every contribution at any time feels valuable.
These changes will take effect with todays release of 18.06.
War Contribution & Bounty Changes
Whilst numerous gameplay options are available to contribute to the war effort, certain gameplay loops have proven more efficient than others - with scout sampling a clear outlier.
To ensure that all types of gameplay are impactful on the war, every gameplay action has been reviewed; Combat in particular should now be a much more viable way to beat back the Thargoid threat.
- War contribution values have been rebalanced for all actions and the following actions have received significant boosts:
- All combat actions (e.g. destroying interceptors and Anti Xeno Combat Zones)
- Hunting Orthrus in alert systems
- Spire sabotage actions
- All mission types
- All rescue operations
- All combat actions (e.g. destroying interceptors and Anti Xeno Combat Zones)
- Combat bonds have been adjusted for the following Thargoid ships:
- Cyclops 6,500,000 → 8,000,000
- Basilisk 20,000,000 → 24,000,000
- Medusa 34,000,000 → 40,000,000
- Hydra 50,000,000 → 60,000,000
- Orthrus 40,000,000 → 15,000,000
- Cyclops 6,500,000 → 8,000,000
System Difficulty Changes
Previously, system difficulty became exponentially higher the closer a system is to a Titan, so systems very close to Titans could be extremely challenging to take.
This often made it very difficult to weaken the Titan to a highly vulnerable state by taking those last controlled systems.
This change aims to ensure that system difficulty remains consistent, and additionally, that all systems can be contested without Spire assistance or stockpiling samples.
- System difficulty is now linear with respect to distance from a Titan
- All system scores have been re-balanced using the new war contribution values
Spire Changes
Spires are highly valuable tools to be used against the Thargoids, as each war effort action within a spire system also has an effect on the 10 systems furthest away from the associated Titan - this is called "spread pushback".
Significant changes have been made to enable new strategies via more dynamic spread pushback mechanics.
- Spread pushback targeting is now dynamic
- For example, if any of the furthest 10 systems hit 100%, the titan will now start to affect the 11th system, then the 12th, and so on - without waiting for the Thursday turn
- Spread pushback capping has been reworked
- Previously, spread pushback would only apply to a system under 85% progress
- Spread pushback is now treated as an 85% pushback allocation per system
- The hard cap at 85% progress no longer applies
- For example: A system could already be at 15% progress via in-system activity; the remaining 85% could be completed by spread pushback.
- Previously, spread pushback would only apply to a system under 85% progress
- All contributions within a spire system have been retuned
- Fully taking a spire system will always result in spread pushback to the equivalent of 85% of 10 systems
- Activity after a spire system has hit 100% will not result in additional spread pushback
- Spread pushback no longer applies to the spire system itself
- Spire systems no longer regenerate on each weekly tick
Counterstrike/AXCZ Changes
Counterstrike systems offer a variety of gameplay options to fight the Thargoids. To better synergise with Spire mechanics, improvements to the Counterstrike marking rules have been made.
- Counterstrike system marking has been partially reworked
- The 10 furthest controlled systems from a Titan are now marked as counterstrike, regardless of direction
- The furthest spire system from a Titan is now marked as counterstrike
- The above changes are in addition to the existing counterstrike marking system, which remains in place
- The 10 furthest controlled systems from a Titan are now marked as counterstrike, regardless of direction
- Additionally, Anti Xeno Combat Zones now spawn in all Thargoid controlled systems
- These changes only apply to the Titan with the fewest controlled systems
- In the event 2 Titans have the same number of controlled systems, both will follow this new ruleset. Choose wisely, Commanders.
The new counterstrike rules will come into effect from Thursday 30th May.
Titan Vulnerability Changes
Previously, Titan vulnerability operated on a curve - the less systems a Titan controlled, the more damage it would take from players hitting the core.
Titan vulnerability has been reworked to two phase system. It will now always be clear when a Titan has been made vulnerable, and therefore ready for a final assault.
- Titan vulnerability is now a two tier system:
- At 3 controlled systems or below, the Titan will be vulnerable to attack
- At 4 or above controlled systems, the Titan will take almost no damage from attacks
- At 3 controlled systems or below, the Titan will be vulnerable to attack
- Inbox messages and the galaxy map have been adjusted to this new system
- Rules for obtaining Titan rewards are unchanged
These changes will enable you to develop new stratagems in defeating the Thargoid threat, and be assured that every action is contributing to the war effort.
We will be closely monitoring the results of these changes, and will make further adjustments as required.
4 Titans still remain active and a threat to the galaxy. If you have yet to engage the Thargoids then now is the time to join the fight! Jump in now with the AX Combat Jumpstart Alliance Chieftain!
Issue Tracker:
- Fixed an issue where context menus were not working with HOTAS (Issue ID 64078)
Bugs/Adjustments
- Fixed a soft lock that could occur when being teleported to carrier seats from a teammate's hangar, but not aboard their ship
Update 18.04 | Python MK II
Update 18.04 is now available for Elite Dangerous, bringing with it our newest Elite Dangerous spacecraft, the Python Mk II! This sleek medium class ship, brought to you by the experienced engineers at Faulcon DeLacy, is a primarily focused on being a powerful combat vessel but also with advanced Supercruise Overcharge capabilities for a smoother ride! The Python Mk II is available in shipyards for all Odyssey owners on PC from 7 August or you can unlock early access today via the ARX store! Early access options come in two versions, the 'Standard' which will gives you a great framework to build upon or you can purchase the Python Mk II Stellar Pre-Built pack, an A-rated combat build to head straight into the action!
Python Mk II Stellar - 33000 ARX
Strike fear into your enemies with the Stellar edition of the Python Mk II – built ready for immediate combat encounters with a killer look.
Features:
- Python Mk II Ship
- High-Spec A-rated combat build
- Venom Claret Paint Job
- Strike Ship Kit
- Python Mk II Shipyard Unlock
Python Mk II Standard - 16250 ARX
Features:
- Python Mk II Ship
- Python Mk II Shipyard Unlock
Purchasing a Python Mk II will provide access to the model at any appropriate vendor for credits.
In addition to the Python Mk II this update also introduces new Pre-Built Ships that will give Commanders a helping hand in a variety of new fields! These Pre-Built Ships come with everything you need to get started in a variety of objectives, from mining resources through to taking on Thargoids! These ships will help you enjoy new aspects of Elite Dangerous and can be upgraded further with new components and modules once you've learned the ropes!
Laser Mining Jumpstart Type-6 - 25500 ARX
Begin your road to riches with this pre-built Type-6.
Features:
- Type-6 Transporter Ship
- Specialised laser-mining loadout
- 2 Pre-Engineered Mining Lasers for increased efficiency
- Salvage White Paint Job
- 12-Piece Ship Kit
Exploration Jumpstart Diamondback Explorer - 25500 ARX
Venture further into the vastness of space with this pre-built Diamondback Explorer.
Features:
- Diamondback Explorer Ship
- Specialised long-range space exploration loadout
- Guardian Frame Shift Drive Booster
- Polarity Yellow Paint Job
- 12-Piece Ship Kit
AX Combat Jumpstart Alliance Chieftain - 25500 ARX
Bring the pain to the Thargoids with this pre-built Alliance Chieftain - ideal for engaging with Titans and other Anti-Xeno activities.
Features:
- Alliance Chieftain Ship
- Specialised AX Combat Loadout
- 2 Guardian Gauss Cannons with full resistance to the Anti-Guardian field
- Stygian Green Paint Job
- 12-Piece Ship Kit
To use your new Pre-Built Ship simply deploy it at any shipyard. If the ship is destroyed you can rebuy at no cost, though should you add any upgrades those will require a credit rebuy.
Store Changes
Following on from our previous newspost, the Elite Dangerous Gamestore has now been updated with new prices and with more access to the popular paint jobs that matter most to you, including the Midnight Black paint jobs! Check out the store today and customise your ships and Commanders to be truly out of this world!
Update 18.04 Notes
Features of Note:
- Added the Python Mk II.
- Added pre-built ships:
- Python Mk II Stellar
- Python Mk II Standard
- Exploration Jumpstart Diamondback Explorer
- AX Combat Jumpstart Alliance Chieftain
- Laser Mining Jumpstart Type-6
- Python Mk II Stellar
- Achilles Aerospace completes additional research on Supercruise Overcharge:
- A full selection of SCO Frame Shift Drives, ratings E-A and Sizes 2-7 with varying specialisations are now available at many markets across the galaxy.
- Engineers can now apply the Faster Boot Sequence, Shielded, and Increased Range modifications to SCO Frame Shift Drives.
- All existing Frame Shift Drive experimental effects can now be engineered on SCO Frame Shift Drives.
- The safety limits on SCO Frame Shift Drive jump range have been lifted. Please enjoy the best Frame Shift Drives humanity has ever produced.
- A full selection of SCO Frame Shift Drives, ratings E-A and Sizes 2-7 with varying specialisations are now available at many markets across the galaxy.
- Supercruise Overcharge balance:
- Heat generation has been reduced on most ships (notably making ships with low heat capacities more manageable).
- Heat generation has been fixed on the Dolphin and Diamondback Scout so they no longer run exceptionally cold when using Supercruise Overcharge.
- Adjusted the module prices of the C-class modules in line with the new suite of available SCO Frame Shift Drives.
- Heat generation has been reduced on most ships (notably making ships with low heat capacities more manageable).
- Added full black and full white variants of the Titan Destroyed decals - these are automatically available for anyone who has earned an existing variant already.
Bugs/Adjustments
- Fixed SCO heat generation being tied to frame rate.
- Teammate navlock can no longer be used with SCO to teleport unintentionally long distances (but by pure power of friendship, you can still come to a quick halt without taking damage).
- Fixed a crash when running out of fuel with the SCO active on an Anaconda.
- Fixed instances of a crash whilst engaging Titans in solo instances.
- Fixed the "Supercruise Overcharge Unavailable" statistic not being listed for FSD modules in some UI.
- Fixed non-localised text appearing for ship names in the session logs when selling a stored ship.
- Fixed "Not enough fuel to maintain overcharge - emergency dropping" appearing overly frequently on the info panel.
Art
- Fixed the Python's heat vents not glowing correctly
- Fixed some ship thrusters sometimes glowing when not in flight.
- Adjusted the Titan Destroyed decals to stop it getting cut off by the geometry on certain ships.
- The Wireframe Gold paintjobs have been adjusted to improve their metallic appearance.
- The icon for the Mamba Gold paintjob has been fixed to more accurately represent the paint job.
Titan Oya Rewards & Update 18.03 | 18 April 2024
The time has come to take out another Titan target! The Thargoid Titan Oya in Cephei Sector BV-Y b4 looks set to be vulnerable on Thursday 18th April! With your combined efforts you can unleash the military might of humanity and reduce the xenos invaders to space dust!
Oya Rewards
For every Titan you work to defeat you will earn incrementally different rewards. Titan Oya is the 3rd Titan brought down which means if you have previously been involved in fighting the last two Titans you will receive the following rewards:
The next Titan conquest decal. We are working to release black and white versions of these decals following your feedback!
A new ship kit for the Krait
Pilots also receive arx and credits for taking down Titan hearts and damaging the core.
Update 18.03
On Thursday 18 April we are releasing Update 18.03 which specifically focuses on improvements to some of the stability issues encountered with the Titans. Please be aware that we are still investigating these issues but this patch should offer significant improvement.
If you experience vents or the core becoming stuck or unresponsive please switch to playing in private group or playing solo.
Release Schedule (Times in UTC)
- 5am UTC - In game maintenance messages begin
- 7am UTC - Servers offline for maintenance and deployment of Update 18.03
- 11am UTC* - Servers online and update 18.03 available
*This is an approximated time and subject to change should additional maintenance be required
Should you experience any issues after this update please be sure to report them on this Issue Tracker page to help our developers investigate further.