This Elite Dangerous news update covers various topics, including identifying galaxies in the game’s sky, a video competition for cinematographers, and narrative-based adventures. It also discusses Frontier Developments’ financial struggles and the upcoming interim results report, which may impact the game’s future development.
In this Elite Dangerous news update, several topics are covered. Firstly, there is a new article on how to identify other galaxies in the Elite Dangerous sky, which is helpful for aspiring Elite Dangerous Cinema photographers. Additionally, a video competition has been launched for Elite Dangerous cinematographers, with various rewards for winners. The article also mentions the team at Sothis, who have been publishing narrative-based adventures for Elite Dangerous, featuring fully voiced dialogue from recognizable content creators within the community. These adventures provide new experiences and lead players to unexplored locations in the game.
For players looking for group activities, there are various expeditions planned, such as the Grand Expedition 3310 and the 42 Expedition, which offer waypoint tours and rewards for completion. Furthermore, Commander Orais Animus is hosting an Elite Dangerous video competition with cinematic-style videos on the theme of “We Are Elite.” Prizes include in-game currency and potentially cash equivalents.
The news also touches on Frontier Developments PLC, the publisher and developer of Elite Dangerous, and their recent financial struggles. The release of the unfinished expansion, Elite Dangerous Odyssey, received negative reviews and sold below expectations, leading to a write-off of development costs. Other game releases, such as F1 Manager 2022 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, also underperformed. The company had to implement cost-cutting measures, including staff redundancies, to reduce operating costs.
The upcoming interim results report from Frontier Developments PLC, scheduled for January 17th, will focus on the cost-cutting measures and the performance of Realms of Ruin. While it may not provide specific details on Elite Dangerous, it will still impact the game’s future development and the company’s financial stability. The Elite Dangerous community is hopeful that Frontier will announce their plans for the game, live streams, and a roadmap for the coming year. The article concludes by asking readers about their involvement in Elite Dangerous adventures, the video competition, or expeditions.