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Elite: Dangerous

Open-world space sim set in a full-scale representation of the Milky Way. You fly your own ship and choose your path: trade, explore, fight or mine. You can play solo, in a private group or in the open online world, and VR is supported. Flight and ship management sit at the core. Is it your kind of game?

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81%

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82,458 reviews

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you want to fly your own ship through a huge galaxy at your own pace.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: December 16, 2014
Length: About 254 hours
Difficulty: 4/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Adventure
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Sandbox · Open world
Perspective: First person · Third person · Virtual Reality
Modes: Online up to 8
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: Yes
Crossplay: none

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How long is Elite: Dangerous?: About 254 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Elite: Dangerous on?: Elite: Dangerous is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Elite: Dangerous have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 8.
Does Elite: Dangerous run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Elite: Dangerous cost?: $19.99 on Steam.