Elite: Dangerous
Released December 16, 2014 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and SteamVR.
About Elite: Dangerous
The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and award-winning sound. All content can be enjoyed in game any mode: solo, personal invite-only group or open/MMO. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, a 1:1 scale representation of the Milky Way galaxy, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and political intrigue.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 8/10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 8/10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Elite: Dangerous FAQ
When did Elite: Dangerous come out?
Elite: Dangerous was released on December 16, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and SteamVR.
Is Elite: Dangerous on PlayStation 5?
No. Elite: Dangerous has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and SteamVR.
Is Elite: Dangerous on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Elite: Dangerous has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and SteamVR.
Is Elite: Dangerous on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Elite: Dangerous has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and SteamVR.
Who is making Elite: Dangerous?
Elite: Dangerous is developed by Frontier Developments.
Is Elite: Dangerous multiplayer?
Yes. Elite: Dangerous supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and massively multiplayer online (mmo).
How much does Elite: Dangerous cost?
Elite: Dangerous costs $5.99 on Steam (70% off, normally $19.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Elite: Dangerous good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 77% of 107,918 reviews are positive. Critics average 82/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Elite: Dangerous?
The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Elite: Dangerous system requirements page.
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