Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous System Requirements

Published by Frontier Developments

  • Category: Action game
  • Price: $7.50
  • Developer: Frontier Developments

What we love

1. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions.

2. Elite Dangerous is the third sequel to 1984's genre-defining Elite, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure into the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entire Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions.

3. Starting with only a small starship and a few credits, players do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth and power to survive in a futuristic cutthroat galaxy and to stand among the ranks of the iconic Elite.

4. Experience the connected galaxy alone in Solo mode or with players across the world in Open Play, where every pilot you face could become a trusted ally or your deadliest enemy.

5. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s personal story influences the connected galaxy and handcrafted evolving narrative.

6. Major updates react to the way players want to play and create new gameplay opportunities for the hundreds of thousands of players cooperating, competing and exploring together in the connected galaxy.

7. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s story influences the unique connected gaming experience and handcrafted evolving narrative.

8. Experience unpredictable encounters with players from around the world in Elite Dangerous’ vast massively multiplayer space.

9. The real stars, planets, moons, asteroid fields and black holes of our own galaxy are built to their true epic proportions in the largest designed playspace in videogame history.

10. The 400 billion star systems of the Milky Way are the stage for Elite Dangerous' open-ended gameplay.

11. Do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth and power to stand among the ranks of the Elite.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10 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
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10 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
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Supports SteamVR, Oculus Rift and TrackIR

Macintosh Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X Yosemite (version 10.10.3)
  • Processor: 2.3Ghz quad-core Intel Core i5 CPU
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GT 650M 1GB (or equivalent)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended:
  • OS: OS X Yosemite (version 10.10.3)
  • Processor: 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M (2GB video memory) / AMD Radeon R9 M290X (2GB video memory)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Linux Requirements

No minimum linux requirements!!
No maximum linux requirements!!

Can my PC Run Elite Dangerous? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

  • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

  • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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