Shared-world MMO
Elite Dangerous
A 1:1-scale Milky Way you fly by hand: trade, mine, explore uncharted systems, hunt bounties, colonize new stars, and step out on foot — alone, with friends, or in the open galaxy.
Known forThe whole galaxy, cockpit-first
Elite Dangerous at a glance
- Type
- Shared-world MMO
- Play on
- Windows
- Cost
- Buy to play · cosmetic shop
- Commitment
- Long, absorbing sessions
Who Elite Dangerous is for
- Rewards curiosity and roaming
- Welcoming to solo adventurers
- A convincing sci-fi setting
- A genuinely player-driven world
- A real solo road to the endgame
- Freeform builds from open skills
Know before you play
Famously "a mile wide and an inch deep": goals are self-directed and the grind for ships and engineering is long. New content is PC-only; the console versions are frozen.
Elite Dangerous FAQ
What kind of game is Elite Dangerous?
Elite Dangerous is a Shared-world MMO. A 1:1-scale Milky Way you fly by hand: trade, mine, explore uncharted systems, hunt bounties, colonize new stars, and step out on foot — alone, with friends, or in the open galaxy.
Is Elite Dangerous free to play?
Elite Dangerous's cost model: Buy to play · cosmetic shop.
What platforms can you play Elite Dangerous on?
Elite Dangerous is available on Windows.
Can you play Elite Dangerous solo?
Yes. Elite Dangerous is welcoming to solo players, and you can reach meaningful endgame goals on your own.
Does Elite Dangerous have PvP?
Yes. Elite Dangerous has a strong PvP scene, mostly in structured modes rather than forced open-world fights.
What should you know before playing Elite Dangerous?
Famously "a mile wide and an inch deep": goals are self-directed and the grind for ships and engineering is long. New content is PC-only; the console versions are frozen.
What games are similar to Elite Dangerous?
If you like Elite Dangerous, try Star Citizen, Prosperous Universe or Dune: Awakening.