In this edition of Witchspace News, CMDR Buur highlights Frontier’s ongoing fixes to Elite Dangerous’ Operations Update, introduces the new community resource ED.Tools for guides and applications, and details the current Colonia Community Goal celebrating Jacques Station’s 10th anniversary with lucrative hauling missions. The video also discusses the game’s vast 1:1 galaxy scale compared to other space sims, encourages player feedback on recent features, and thanks the community for their support.
In this edition of Witchspace News for July 17th, 2026, CMDR Buur highlights several key updates and resources for Elite Dangerous players. Frontier continues to refine the game following the recent Operations Update, addressing server and client-side issues, particularly those affecting Powerplay and Colonisation. Players are advised to exercise caution with these systems until stability improves and to report any problems encountered via the issue tracker.
A new community-driven resource, ED.Tools by CMDR Fraximus, has been launched to serve as a comprehensive and searchable archive of Elite Dangerous applications, web tools, guides, and tutorials. This platform categorizes resources by function and subject, making it easier for commanders to find the tools and information they need. Among the new guides featured is a detailed step-by-step walkthrough by streamer CMDR G’Kar Falcon for unlocking all on-foot engineers in the bubble, a timely aid given the increased focus on on-foot gameplay introduced by the Operations Update.
The current Community Goal (CG) celebrates the 10th anniversary of Jacques Station’s arrival in Colonia with a major hauling mission. Players are tasked with delivering various commodities to Peters Base in the Facece system, which is offering a lucrative 4.5 times price multiplier. Notably, the Empire has temporarily lifted permit requirements for access to the system, allowing all commanders to participate. Contributors in the top 75% will earn exclusive paintjobs for the Panther Clipper and Type 8 ships.
The video also touches on the immense scale of Elite Dangerous’ 1:1 galaxy, containing around 400 billion stars, and compares it to the handcrafted but smaller universe of X4: Foundations. An article from Space.com explores how both games tackle the challenge of representing vast cosmic distances while maintaining engaging gameplay. Featuring insights from astrophysicist Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, the piece offers fascinating perspectives on the scale of the universe and the difficulties space games face in realistically portraying it.
Finally, CMDR Buur invites viewers to share their experiences with Powerplay, Colonisation, on-foot engineer unlocking, and the current CG in the comments. He thanks the community for their support, encourages subscriptions and Patreon backing, and signs off with a promise of more content to come, reminding commanders to stay safe and enjoy their adventures in the galaxy.
