At a fan event, the developers from Frontier Developments revealed what major content to expect in Elite Dangerous later this year. They are fulfilling a big wish for numerous fans – as massive fleet carriers are also included. This is the first time there are in-game footage of them.
What are fleet carriers? Fleet carriers are massive space colossi, so large that you can land your much smaller ships on (and/or in) them.
These giants are expected to be added to Elite Dangerous as part of an update in December 2019. While no further details on their features or functionalities have been provided yet, those are expected to follow soon. Additionally, in-game footage of the fleet carriers has now been shown for the first time.
Here you can admire such a fleet carrier:
That’s why so many fans are excited about this feature: Numerous players are pleased with this announcement. Capital ships or fleet carriers are at the top of the fans’ wish list alongside spacewalks, ships or stations, and landing on planets with an atmosphere.
Many have called for larger playable or controllable ships for some time, which can also be used as a kind of mobile or forward base for regular space sleds far from any civilization. This wish seems to finally be coming true in December.
What to expect by the end of 2019 in Elite Dangerous
The fleet carriers are not the only thing fans of the space game can look forward to.
Before the December update in September, several new features are planned to come to the game, including:
A new tutorial: A new tutorial is intended to enhance the “in-ship experience” right at the beginning of the game. While some measures have already been taken this year for better accessibility of the game it was apparently just the beginning.
New players are to be guided more closely at the beginning of their careers. Beginners are placed in a loaned Sidewinder and complete essential basic training with the guidance of a flight instructor, including a final examination – already in the game and not in a segregated and fragmented tutorial.
It is hoped that this will provide new players with a more exciting, entertaining, and clearer entry into the world of Elite Dangerous. This is also something many (also potential) players have wished for themselves as well as for others. By the way: Veterans will also be able to access the “flight school” if they want to refresh their skills.
Revamping the premium currency: Frontier Points for consoles will become Arx in September – across all platforms.
This is intended to unify the shop experience everywhere. With this currency, numerous (exclusively) cosmetic items can be purchased through the Frontier Store.
While Frontier Points could previously only be purchased with real money, starting in September, Arx can also be earned in-game. It will thus be possible to obtain additional optional customization options solely through gameplay.
Additionally, it will then be possible to apply or change these cosmetics from the ship menu. You will no longer have to visit a station for that.
What comes next? According to Frontier, a massive update is scheduled for 2020 – with the largest impact on the game to date.
Many players are expecting the Space Legs, as rumors also suggest that. This is a feature that allows players to move freely inside their spaceships or aboard a station. Spacewalks are also included.
What do you think of the upcoming changes? Are you excited about the fleet carriers?
