PlayStation gamers looking forward to the arrival of Elite Dangerous will be pleased to know that developer Frontier Developments have confirmed the space simulation will be landing on the PlayStation 4 in a few months time on June 27th, 2017.
For an interview with developer David Braben from Frontier Developments jump over to the official PlayStation blog via the link below, where Matthew Groizard Content Producer, SIEE asks questions.
Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy! Frontier Developments are proud to announce Elite: Dangerous – coming to PS4 soon. Elite: Dangerous brings gaming’s original open world adventure into the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions.
Gameplay and Features
Elite Dangerous offers a vast, open-world experience where players can explore the entirety of the Milky Way galaxy. The game is known for its realistic simulation of space travel, trading, and combat. Players can choose their own path, whether it be as a trader, bounty hunter, pirate, or explorer. The game features a dynamic economy where supply and demand affect prices, and players can influence the galaxy’s political landscape through their actions.
One of the standout features of Elite Dangerous is its realistic portrayal of space. The game uses real astronomical data to create a 1:1 scale model of the Milky Way, complete with billions of star systems, planets, moons, and other celestial bodies. This attention to detail provides an immersive experience that few other games can match.
Community and Multiplayer
Elite Dangerous also boasts a strong multiplayer component. Players can team up with friends to form wings, allowing them to tackle more challenging missions and share the rewards. The game also features player-driven factions and community goals, where players can work together to achieve common objectives and shape the game’s evolving narrative.
The game’s community is known for being welcoming and helpful, with numerous forums, Discord servers, and social media groups dedicated to helping new players get started. Frontier Developments regularly engages with the community through updates, livestreams, and events, ensuring that the game continues to evolve and improve based on player feedback.
Expansions and Updates
Since its initial release, Elite Dangerous has received several major expansions and updates. The Horizons expansion introduced planetary landings, allowing players to explore the surfaces of planets and moons in their SRV (Surface Recon Vehicle). The Beyond series of updates focused on improving core gameplay mechanics and adding new features, such as the introduction of Thargoids, an alien species that poses a significant threat to humanity.
The most recent expansion, Odyssey, allows players to disembark from their ships and explore planets on foot. This expansion adds a new layer of gameplay, with first-person shooter mechanics, new missions, and the ability to interact with NPCs in settlements and space stations.
Elite Dangerous is a game that offers a truly unique and immersive experience. Its realistic portrayal of space, dynamic economy, and strong multiplayer component make it a standout title in the space simulation genre. With its upcoming release on PlayStation 4, even more players will have the opportunity to explore the vast reaches of the Milky Way and carve out their own path in the galaxy.
For more information and to read the full interview with David Braben, visit the official PlayStation blog via the link below.
Source: PS Blog
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