Elite Dangerous - Guides

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Flight Simulator
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Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 72%
Released
December 16, 2014
ESRB
T For Teen due to Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Frontier Developments
Publisher(s)
Frontier Developments

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Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions.

Starting with only a small starship and a few credits, players do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth and power to survive in a futuristic cutthroat galaxy and to stand among the ranks of the iconic Elite. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s story influences the unique connected gaming experience and handcrafted evolving narrative. Governments fall, battles are lost and won, and humanity’s frontier is reshaped, all by players’ actions.

Genre(s)
Flight Simulator

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Elite Dangerous: How to Get to Colonia

Colonia is one of the most popular travel destinations in Elite: Dangerous for distance from the local bubble. How can players reach this place?

Featured - Elite Dangerous - How To Get Guardian Module Blueprints
Elite Dangerous: How To Get Guardian Module Blueprints

Guardian Modules are a great way to upgrade ships towards the endgame, and this is how players can find the blueprints needed for them.

Featured - Elite Dangerous - How To Get Guardian Vessel Blueprints
Elite Dangerous: How To Get Guardian Vessel Blueprints

For players that are wanting to travel with Guardian Vessels will need the Blueprints, and this guide will break down how they can be found.

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Elite Dangerous: How to Get Guardian Weapon Blueprints

Here's everything you need to know about getting Guardian Weapon Blueprints in Frontier Developments' Elite Dangerous.

An Imperial Cutter with the Empire insignia
Elite Dangerous: How to Farm Empire Rank

Here's how to earn the noble title of King in the Imperial Navy in Elite Dangerous (and the rewards that come with it) as efficiently as possible.

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Elite Dangerous: How to Farm Federation Rank

Follow this guide to earn the illustrious title of Admiral in the Federal Navy (and the rewards that come with it) as efficiently as possible.

A DBX leaving the station.
Elite Dangerous: How To Get a 40ly Jump Range Quick

With some careful optimization and a little exploration, a ship can be outfitted for a 40ly Jump Range in just a couple of hours.

A shot of a surface scanning probe on its way to a planet's surface.
Elite Dangerous: How To Use Road To Riches To Get Rich

Road to Riches is a great way to build up credits early-on and gain Explorer ranks in the process.

The Indomitable posing in front of a near eclipse
Elite Dangerous: Best Fully-Engineered Trade Ship Build

The Indomitable is a sturdy ship build for hauling huge loads of cargo safely over vast distances.

A corvette and anaconda going toe to toe quite literally.
Elite Dangerous: Best Fully-Engineered PvE Combat Ship Build

The Railguard is tuned for cruising through many short engagements against the toughest NPCs in Elite.

An SRV firing into a mining node
Elite Dangerous: How to Prospect Planet Surfaces for Materials

Prospecting can seem intimidating at first in Elite Dangerous, but with a little know-how, commanders can get nearly all their Raw materials this way.

A Krait Phantom hovering in the shadow cast by a small planetoid upon its massive set of rings.
Elite Dangerous: Best Fully-Engineered Exploration Ship Build

The Bubble Buster is a clever ship build that can cover great distances. It’s enjoyable to fly, and it's ready for the unexpected.