The video discusses significant changes to the engineering system in Elite Dangerous, aimed at reducing the grind associated with material collection and upgrades, such as increasing the availability of materials and removing randomness from the upgrade process. The creator expresses excitement about these updates, which include improvements to suit upgrades and the introduction of the new Type 8 ship, while encouraging viewers to look out for more content in the future.
In the video, the creator discusses the long-awaited changes to the engineering system in the game Elite Dangerous, addressing the community’s concerns about the excessive grind associated with material collection and upgrades. The developer, Frontier, has acknowledged that the current system is too time-consuming and is implementing significant changes to streamline the process. The creator expresses enthusiasm for these updates, which aim to enhance the overall gaming experience.
One of the primary changes involves the collection of materials needed for engineering upgrades. Currently, players often struggle to find grade four and five materials due to their limited availability at specific locations. Frontier plans to increase the number of material fragments found at each site from a range of 3 to 6 to between 30 and 100. Additionally, the sources of these materials will be expanded, allowing players to gather them more efficiently, particularly at locations like crashed Anaconda sites.
The video also highlights improvements to the upgrade process itself. Previously, the system had a significant random element, making it feel akin to a casino slot machine. Frontier is removing this randomness, allowing players to guarantee specific upgrade results based on the number of spins they use. For instance, players will need to perform a certain number of spins to achieve maximum upgrades, which will make the process feel more structured and less frustrating.
Further changes will also affect the upgrade paths for suits, addressing the time-consuming nature of upgrading them. While specific details on material requirements for suits were not disclosed, the creator notes that reducing these requirements, combined with easier access to materials, should simplify the upgrade process. Additionally, the carrying capacity for materials in each suit will be increased, making it easier for players to manage their resources.
Lastly, the video touches on the introduction of the new Type 8 ship and mentions a shift in how Frontier will name updates moving forward. Instead of numerical designations, updates will now have specific names, with the next update being titled “Type 8.” While the changes to engineering are mostly finalized, minor adjustments may still occur before their official release. The creator promises more content related to the Type 8 ship in future videos and encourages viewers to stay tuned for additional updates.