Odyssey Alpha Update 1.0
Greetings Commanders,
We're excited for you to take your first steps in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. Read below to ensure the best possible experience during the Alpha.
To gain access to the Alpha you must pre-order the Deluxe Alpha version of Odyssey.
Alpha Phase 1 Focus: Core Systems and Networking
Start Time: 13:00 UTC/14:00 BST
Features:
Fighters
Take what comes and strike back with double. Choose from three unique ship-launched fighters to deploy from your larger ships’ docking bay. Fly into battle with twice the firepower and your own NPC crew, and bring a second gun to every fight.
Scarab SRV
The Scarab SRV is a lightweight, all-terrain wheeled vehicle designed for exploring planetary surfaces. Equipped with a turret-mounted, dual-plasma repeater weapon. Your Surface Recon Vehicle is swift, durable, and bespoke to you, thanks to all manner of bold paintjobs to help you stand out.
Upgrade with a range of services
Fleet Carriers are powerful, versatile, and purpose-built to work for you. Optimise your experience by adding extra features, from Universal Cartographics and Outfitting, to your own personal Redemption Officer. Keep it quiet and you might even decide to invite along a fence, who’ll facilitate the trade of illegal cargo on-board. Your Fleet Carrier, your rules.
Personalisation
Truly make your fleet carrier your own with a variety of customisations. Combine unique layouts, paintjobs, drive colouring and even Air Traffic Controller voice packs to make your carrier truly stand out.
Deep Space Exploration
Exploring the far reaches of our galaxy can be a long and daunting journey. Make staggering jumps of up to 500 light-years, enabling you to establish a forward operating base and explore surrounding systems. Top up fuel reserves by mining ice asteroids to prepare for the long journey home.
Customise your ship inside and out
Turn heads with your unique ship design. Pick the perfect paint job, apply eye-catching decals, and go even further with ship kits. From charismatic cockpit voice assistants to a range of charming bobbleheads, there are even more ways to shape Elite Dangerous.
Multicrew
Multicrew co-op gives groups of players the opportunity to fly aboard the same ship, assuming one of three specialised roles. Multicrewed ships gain precision firepower and additional control, giving Commanders a vital edge in combat as they share in the galaxy’s rewards... and its punishments.
Weapons
Experience intense first-person combat, with an array of weapons and gear to choose from. Be ready to enter a multi-layered, deep, tactical environment where Commanders, SRVs and Starships converge.