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The video discusses significant developments related to the game Elite Dangerous, primarily focusing on decisions made by its developer, Frontier Developments. David Braben announced the cancellation of all console development for Elite Dangerous, including the Odyssey expansion. This means that while current console versions will receive essential updates, no new content will be provided, a decision driven by development challenges and the need to focus on a unified code base. This cancellation is a heavy blow for dedicated console players. Additionally, "Elite Dangerous: Horizons" on PC will also halt new content updates, possibly to merge it with Odyssey or to streamline updates.
The video hints at future content for PC players involving elements like ground combat with the Thargoids or the introduction of a Thargoid mothership, sparking interest despite the broader disappointing news. Another key point discussed is the uncertainty surrounding the possibility of console players transferring their game saves and accounts to PC, a process that currently lacks clarity from Frontier. The ambiguity around these decisions and the lack of detailed communication from Frontier has left many players feeling uncertain about the game's future.
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In this segment of the video, it is announced that the console version of Elite Dangerous: Odyssey has been cancelled by Frontier Developments. Directly from David Braben, it is confirmed that all console development for Elite Dangerous has ceased, not just for Odyssey, but for the game as a whole. While support and critical updates will continue for existing console versions, no new content will be provided going forward. This news is heavily disappointing for console players, especially those who have invested significant time into the game and were anticipating new content. Frontier’s struggles with the development of Elite Dangerous on consoles and the need to focus on a single code base for the game were cited as reasons for this decision.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a significant decision regarding the game’s future updates. They explain that “Elite Dangerous: Horizons” on PC will no longer receive new content updates, which could mean two things: either the PC version will only get essential updates similar to the console version, or Frontier may have found a way to merge the player bases of both “Odyssey” and “Horizons.” The speaker notes the lack of detailed explanations from Frontier about these decisions, particularly the long wait for console players. On a more positive note, David Raven hinted at advancing the game’s story, possibly involving future content like ground combat with Thargoids or the introduction of a Thargoid mothership. While this decision might reduce potential revenue for Frontier by alienating part of the player base, it opens up new content possibilities for those who continue to engage with the game.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the potential for console players of Elite Dangerous to transfer their game saves and accounts to PC. Frontier, the game’s developer, has not yet provided a clear answer on whether this will be possible. While there is precedent for individual account transfers between console and PC, scaling this process for a large number of players might present significant challenges. The absence of a concrete announcement from Frontier has left many players in uncertainty. The video concludes by acknowledging that this lack of information is disappointing for some and thanking viewers for watching.