In the May 22, 2026 Witchspace News for Elite Dangerous, CMDR Buur announces that Community Goal reward cargo racks are now available following the restoration of starports in Lhou Mans, alongside a major sale on the Frontier ARX store featuring discounts and free items like the Lynx Highliner Space Megabus. Additionally, hints about Colonia’s 10th anniversary suggest potential new colonization mechanics and events, sparking excitement for future expansions in this iconic distant player hub.
In this edition of Witchspace News for Elite Dangerous dated May 22, 2026, CMDR Buur brings several exciting updates to the community. Firstly, the Community Goal (CG) reward cargo racks are now available for pickup following the restoration of four major starports in the Lhou Mans system. These starports had been offline due to attacks by Lady Zi and her group, but after a successful community effort to deliver necessary commodities, the stations are back online. Participants of the CG can now collect their expanded capacity size 4 and 5 cargo racks, along with the Zorgon Peterson themed paintjob and credits, although the latter rewards require hand-in at Ryman Enterprise.
Next, there is a massive sale currently live on the Frontier Elite Dangerous ARX store, likely driven by the impending end of Frontier Developments’ financial year. The sale includes significant discounts—ranging from 20% to 60%—on a wide variety of items such as decals, weapon colorings, paintjobs, COVAS, Fleet Carrier layouts, ship kits, space suits, and handgun customizations. Additionally, the standard version of the Lynx Highliner Space Megabus is available for free through the ARX store, making it an excellent opportunity for players to grab bargains and new gear.
The news also highlights a potential hint from Frontier Developments regarding the Colonia region, famous for its in-game history and the legendary Jaques Station. Jaques, the cyborg bartender and owner of the station, is commemorating the 10th anniversary of Colonia’s foundation. The station’s story is iconic, having mis-jumped to the Colonia system instead of its intended destination, thus establishing a distant player hub far from Sol. Despite expectations, players have yet to see Jaques himself in person inside the station, but recent Galnet news suggests a significant upcoming event or change related to the anniversary.
One intriguing possibility discussed is the introduction of colonization mechanics to the Colonia region, which has been notably absent since the Trailblazers update introduced colonization in the bubble near Sol. Unlocking colonization in Colonia would effectively create two major player hubs or “bubbles” in the galaxy, potentially connected by player-built infrastructure. This could lead to new community goals, story events, and an expanded player presence in this far-flung part of the galaxy, marking a major milestone for the game’s ongoing development and player engagement.
Finally, CMDR Buur invites viewers to share their thoughts on the ARX store sale, the new cargo racks, and what they believe Jaques might have planned for Colonia’s anniversary. The video closes with thanks and encouragement to subscribe for more updates, as well as a playful reminder to “keep clear of the toast rack.” Overall, this update combines exciting gameplay rewards, community engagement, and tantalizing hints of future developments in Elite Dangerous.