Since yesterday, November 19, you can download the space online game Elite Dangerous for free via the Epic Games Store. We introduce you to the game.
How do you get Elite Dangerous? You need an account in the Epic Games Store, and then you can add the game to your library through the product page and the “Get” button.
From there, you can download, install, and play Elite Dangerous for as long as you like. You just need to get the game by November 26 at 16:59.
A Sandbox in Space
What exactly does the space game offer? It is the current installment in the long-running Elite series, which began in 1984. You take on the role of a pilot exploring a vast galaxy. Whether you want to be a trader, pirate, or explorer is entirely up to you. During your travels, you meet other players with whom you can interact. Combat between players is also possible.
Over time, you earn money through trading or missions and can upgrade your ship or buy new, better spacecraft. The story is regularly continued with expansions and updates. The Thargoids were introduced to the game, an alien race against which war is waged. Since the Horizons expansion, released at the end of 2015, it is even possible to explore planets with a vehicle. You can also get this expansion for free.
Players in Elite Dangerous love to write their own stories. For example, some try to fly as far into space as possible to see what awaits them. It often happens that they run out of fuel, which leads to interesting rescue missions.
Who is Elite Dangerous worth it for? If you enjoy sandbox games that offer great freedom and let you write your own story, then Elite Dangerous provides the perfect playground. Moreover, you should, of course, like science fiction and enjoy zooming through space in spaceships and engaging in star battles.
What does the future hold for the game? The developers plan further updates. A major expansion called Odyssey is planned, set to be released in spring 2021. With this, you can land on planets and disembark from your ships. You will then explore the alien worlds on foot, and there will even be shooter battles. This way, Elite Dangerous is becoming more and more of a space MMO that can compete with the upcoming Star Citizen.
Have you already gotten Elite Dangerous? Do you like the space game?
