The third major update for Elite: Dangerous is now available, and it sounds like this update will help fix some complaints from players.
The updated, called ‘Powerplay,’ allows players to side with a faction in the world of Elite: Dangerous. The update also includes an improved mission structure, and many new features, which include:
- 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.
Check out the new trailer below. Elite: Dangerous is available on Steam, and through the game’s website for $60.
