Elite Dangerous has now given a first look at the gameplay of the upcoming Odyssey expansion in a new trailer. Shooter-style combat was finally visible there as well.
What is Odyssey about? Odyssey is the name of the new, major expansion that is set to be released in 2021 for the popular space sim Elite Dangerous.
Odyssey is eagerly anticipated by many. The add-on brings several new features to the game that fans have been longing for since its launch in December 2014. And now there was finally a proper taste of it in the form of a new trailer that was released during the Game Awards.
What does the new trailer show? Something that many fans and players have probably been waiting for. The new trailer for Elite Dangerous: Odyssey finally gives a glimpse of two of the biggest highlights in action. There’s gameplay of the so-called Space Legs as well as of the shooter battles:
- Space Legs refers to the ability to leave one’s spaceship or exploration vehicle and move freely on planetary surfaces, in buildings, or at stations.
- The shooter elements come along with the Space Legs and offer the possibility to customize one’s character with firearms and other equipment, and also engage in combat in a first-person shooter style.
By the way, Odyssey can be pre-ordered on PC starting now.
Here you can watch the trailer:
What is so special about it? Both have always been among the biggest wishes of the community and will be possible for the first time with the Odyssey expansion in Elite Dangerous.
This would take the space sim a whole step closer to being a fully-fledged SciFi MMO and provide a unique experience, especially on consoles. The biggest direct competitor, Star Citizen, is only available for PC. You can find out more here: Elite Dangerous could soon become the SciFi MMO that many are wishing for.
Also interesting: If you only own the base game so far and have not yet played the first expansion Horizons, you can now catch up – and it is completely free now. Because Elite Dangerous is giving players its first addon for free.
