In this edition of Witchspace News for December 12th, 2025, CMDR Buur covers the ongoing conflict in Elite Dangerous surrounding the enclave near HIP 87621. The recent Power Play community goals centered on this battleground have concluded, rewarding participants with special engineered weapons and in-game currency. However, the actual battle for control continues, now shifting from superpower factions to individual powerplayers vying for dominance over the 49 systems in the enclave. Notably, the Federation-aligned powerplayer Jerome Archer has been ejected from the region, with the top control positions held by Aisling Duval, Nakato Kaine, Pranav Antal, and Arissa Lavigny-Duval.
The video also highlights the first patch to the Caspian update, which introduces the Mk2 Ablative Mirrored Surface Composite Armour exclusive to the Caspian Explorer ship. This patch addresses previous exploits by capping engineered resistances at 75% and modifies station defense lasers to deal absolute damage, bypassing shields and armor. These changes significantly impact gameplay, particularly when docking at stations, as station weapons can now cut through defenses regardless of engineering or shield strength.
Elite Dangerous’s creative community remains active during the holiday season, producing a variety of tools and content. One notable new tool is the Elite Dangerous Galactic Information System (EDGIS) by Élite Dangereuse, which allows players to quickly view system maps and neighboring systems, even in dense star regions like Sagittarius A*. A detailed walkthrough video is available to guide users through its current features.
To help players navigate the vast array of community tools, CMDR Fraximus has developed the ED.Tools website. This resource serves as a searchable archive of Elite Dangerous tools, categorized by tags and subjects, making it easier for players to find the specific utility they need. This initiative aims to simplify the sometimes overwhelming number of available tools within the Elite Dangerous community.
Lastly, the video mentions several community-driven entertainment projects, including the premiere of the latest episode of the comedy series featuring CMDR Ascorbius, and the annual Christmas single “Fairytale of Raxxla” by CMDR LCU No Fool Like One and CMDR Psykit, complete with an inventive music video. Additionally, Commander Beetlejude has created printable Dodec starport-themed Christmas baubles for players to decorate their trees. Links to all these creations and tools are provided in the video description for viewers to explore.
