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Action · Frontier Developments

Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous
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Steam Deck Playable Windows
Mostly Positive · 77% of 106,567
DeveloperFrontier Developments
GenreAction
ControllerPartial
$4.99 -75%
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Buy now Chip's verdict · US updated 17 days ago

Well reviewed at 77% positive, and only 0% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It rarely gets better than this.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 0%
All-time low $4.99 · 18d ago
Current discount -75% off $19.99
Player reviews 77% positive of 106,567
Quality score 77/100
Value score 100/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.

Elite Dangerous: Deluxe Edition

Elite Dangerous: Deluxe Edition includes:

  • Elite Dangerous

  • Elite Dangerous: Odyssey


About the Game

Discover the next chapter of the legendary Elite saga. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original 1984 open world adventure to the modern generation with a seamless, connected galaxy, a player‑shaped evolving narrative, and the entire Milky Way recreated at full galactic scale. 

Against this vast backdrop, take to the stars in your own starship and do whatever it takes to survive in an ever-changing futuristic galactic sandbox. Acquire wealth and power, develop your skills and knowledge, and earn the right to stand tall among the ranks of the iconic Elite. 

In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, your story influences the connected experience and handcrafted evolving narrative. From discovering new worlds, to exhilarating space combat and a fully-realised economy for trade, the galaxy is waiting. 

The 400-billion star systems of the Milky Way form the vast and dynamic stage for Elite Dangerous' open-ended gameplay. Constructed using real astronomical data, the stars, planets, moons, asteroid belts, and black holes of our galaxy are rendered at true galactic scale. Chart a course through star systems never before visited by other Commanders and explore the surface of strange and unfamiliar worlds with a Surface Recon Vehicle. 

Over 35 distinct spacecraft are ready for you to command, from lightweight exploration vessels to gigantic behemoths ready for battle. Build a diverse collection of ships and outfit them to match your playstyle. Customise every component, weapon and optional module to enhance and alter your ships’ capabilities.

  

Hunt, explore, fight, mine, smuggle and trade across the galaxy. Forge your path solo or with up to three friends in a Wing. Join a Squadron full of like-minded Commanders and share the highs and lows of your interstellar adventures together. 

With the System Colonisation mechanic, the power to claim and expand your very own star systems is in your hands. Whether creating a thriving new economy, a bustling trade hub, or a new port of operations, the galaxy awaits your vision. 

The Elite Dangerous galaxy revolves around players’ actions. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s personal story influences the space simulation and handcrafted, evolving narrative. 

Co-operate with fellow Commanders in pivotal Community Goal events that can permanently alter the state of the galaxy, earning exclusive rewards and recognition for your contribution in the process.  

Align with a galactic superpower and alter the interstellar landscape with Powerplay. Support your power or undermine a rival through a variety of means, from hacking starport advertisements to attacking gigantic Stronghold Carriers. Every contribution matters. 

Experience unpredictable encounters with other players in a vast, massively multiplayer space. 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.  

The universe of Elite Dangerous continues to grow and expand with new features and content. Regular major updates provide new opportunities and gameplay for you to discover and change the way you play. 

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $4.99 2026-06-27
3-month low $4.99
12-month low $4.99
Current $4.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $4.99

Elite Dangerous price history and best deals

Elite Dangerous for PC currently sells from $4.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $4.99, set on 2026-06-27. That is 75% off the $19.99 list price.

Frequently asked questions

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Should I buy Elite Dangerous now or wait?
Our verdict is buy. The best official price is $4.99, which sits 0% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It rarely gets cheaper than a good sale, so this is a fair time to catch it.
Is $4.99 a good price for Elite Dangerous?
$4.99 sits 0% of the way from the all-time low of $4.99 to the full price, a 75% discount. That is close to the best it has ever been.
Where can I buy Elite Dangerous?
Elite Dangerous is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Mostly Positive · 77%
77% positive of 106,567
Media (16)
Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
ControllerPartial
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 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
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 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
Minimum
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
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
Facts
DeveloperFrontier Developments
PublisherFrontier Developments
ModesMulti-player · Single-player · Co-op
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