The Elite Dangerous update 4.330 introduces the Zorgon Peterson Lynx Highliner, a new medium-sized passenger ship capable of carrying up to 225 passengers, featuring robust defenses, versatile weapons, and cosmetic upgrades available via the Arx store. Alongside this, the update adds new passenger missions, improved passenger cabin interfaces, increased mission spawn rates, and various bug fixes, enhancing the passenger transport gameplay experience.
The latest update for Elite Dangerous introduces the Zorgon Peterson Lynx Highliner, a new passenger ship available for purchase in-game using credits. This medium-sized vessel boasts a large passenger capacity, accommodating up to 225 passengers with the new Mk II business and economy cabins. The Lynx Highliner not only offers robust defenses and a sleek design inspired by various sci-fi franchises but also features a versatile weapons setup, including one large and four medium hardpoints, alongside a grade five Frame Shift Drive for efficient travel.
Released on April 28, 2026, the Lynx Highliner is priced between 60 and 69 million credits, allowing players to access it without spending Arx, the game’s premium currency. However, players can opt for cosmetic upgrades through the Arx store, with the Stellar and Galactic versions available at discounted and full Arx prices respectively. These upgraded versions include exclusive ship kits, paint jobs, and the owner’s club decal, enhancing the ship’s appearance and customization options. Notably, the Stellar version features a traversal blue paint job, while the Galactic version offers additional kits and color schemes.
The update, labeled version 4.330, also brings new passenger mission content tailored to the Lynx Highliner’s capabilities. This includes bulk passenger evacuation missions and mission variants designed for medium-sized landing pads, along with increased passenger mission spawn rates in colonized systems. The passenger cabins’ user interface has been improved to support higher density cabins, and passenger type statistics have been added to player journal entries, enriching the gameplay experience around passenger transport.
Additional content and fixes accompany this update, such as the introduction of a Distant Worlds 3 decal and various bug fixes affecting ships like the Imperial Cutter and the Viper. There are also tweaks related to on-foot gameplay and the Manticore, as well as an increase in the audio fire rate for the Karma weapon. These adjustments aim to refine the overall game balance and player experience.
Overall, this update signals a significant expansion into passenger transport gameplay within Elite Dangerous, with the Lynx Highliner positioned as a key vessel for such missions. The addition of new passenger mission types and enhanced ship options suggest Frontier’s ongoing commitment to diversifying gameplay and providing fresh content for commanders exploring the galaxy.