The third major free update for space sim and MMO Elite: Dangerous will be leaving Frontier Developments and taking to the stars today. Powerplay includes new ships, new features and an ”all-new strategic layer” to the game.
Commanders can now pledge allegiance to galactic Powers and join battles in their name. The community can help guide their chosen faction as they vie for control in the Milky Way galaxy.
”Players are rewarded with valuable perks, reputation bonuses and unique equipment for their allegiance as they defend their territory and conquer human space. Every action taken in Powerplay will have a direct and visible impact on the balance of galactic power for all players.”
Powerplay feature highlights:
▪ An enhanced mission system with new objectives and new ways to play.
▪ Three new ships: the Lakon Diamondback Scout, Lakon Diamondback Explorer and the Imperial Courier.
▪ Drones for cargo collection, fuel trading and prospecting.
▪ A new illustrated GalNet newsfeed, accessible directly in players’ ship UI.
▪ High and low intensity mining sites, adding risk to mining and increasing potential rewards.
▪ New minable commodities.
▪ An updated bounty system.
▪ Upgraded UI and animated emblems for ranking up.
▪ Numerous other improvements to gameplay and performance.
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