In the latest Witchspace News episode, CMDR Buur highlights the introduction of the perilous Lantern Light installation in the Lalande 25224 system and announces additional tickets for the PIT CON 2025 convention in Nottingham, featuring developer panels and live events. The video also covers the launch of a new Buckyball Racing Club season and reveals exciting details about the upcoming Gutamaya Corsair ship, alongside impressive statistics from the ongoing colonization beta.
In the latest episode of Witchspace News, CMDR Buur discusses several significant updates in the Elite Dangerous universe as of March 28, 2025. One of the highlights is the introduction of the Lantern Light installation into the game’s lore. This starport, located in the Lalande 25224 system, has gained notoriety for its perilous orbit around a neutron star, where it completes a full rotation every second. This rapid movement creates chaotic conditions for approaching ships, leading to frequent explosions. The Brewer Corporation is reportedly working to stabilize the station’s orbit, and CMDR Lavelain has even created a second outpost nearby, further complicating the situation.
The video also announces the opening of a few additional tickets for the upcoming PIT CON 2025 convention in Nottingham, UK, on April 26. Initially sold out, the event has adjusted its layout to accommodate more attendees. PIT CON will feature a variety of activities, including developer panels with Frontier team members, live broadcasts of Witchspace News, and a demonstration of the Starship Simulator. The day promises excitement with a unique competition, a raffle for charity, and a concert featuring well-known Elite Dangerous musicians.
Additionally, the Buckyball Racing Club is launching a new season of races, focusing on a more casual approach compared to previous years. The first race, titled “Time and Motion Study,” challenges participants to predict their completion time for a waypoint race. If racers exceed their estimated time, penalties apply, making the event both competitive and strategic. The race is currently open for entries until April 7, encouraging players to engage with the community.
In the recent Frontier Unlocked livestream, Zac, the brand manager for Elite Dangerous, revealed exciting details about the upcoming Gutamaya Corsair ship, set to launch on April 8. The stream showcased new visuals of the ship and its available paint jobs. Additionally, Zac shared impressive statistics from the ongoing Trailblazers colonization beta, highlighting a significant increase in colonization claims and completed installations over the past two weeks, indicating a thriving expansion of human settlements throughout the galaxy.
As colonization efforts continue to grow, the video reflects on the changing landscape of regions like the Pleiades Nebula, once viewed as mysterious and dangerous. The influx of new colonies has transformed these areas, raising questions about the future of exploration and player experiences in the game. CMDR Buur invites viewers to share their thoughts on colonization, participation in Buckyball events, and attendance at PIT CON, fostering community engagement. The episode concludes with a promise of more content to come, encouraging viewers to stay tuned.