In this edition of Witchspace News, CMDR Buur highlights key Elite Dangerous updates including a new community goal in Colonia, a fix for the Epic Games Store client issue, and an impressive 3D-printed model of the Caspian Explorer by a dedicated player. The video also features a striking data visualization of galactic colonization progress since the Trailblazers update, emphasizing the rapid expansion toward the galactic center and encouraging players to participate in upcoming events.
In this edition of Witchspace News for Elite Dangerous, CMDR Buur covers several key updates and community developments. Notably, Colonia has issued a call for aid that requires players to physically show up in the region, with a new community goal related to unloading massive megaships arriving soon. Additionally, Frontier has resolved an issue with the Epic Games Store client, which had been defaulting to an outdated Legacy version of the game, requiring affected players to transfer their saved commanders via an online portal to access the latest content and updates.
A standout highlight from the Elite Dangerous community is a remarkable 3D-printed model of the Zorgon Peterson Caspian Explorer, created by redditor SecretHot8057. This model is fully painted, lit with LEDs, and features moving engine nacelles controlled remotely, replicating the in-game ship’s mechanics. This impressive engineering feat showcases the creativity and dedication of the player base, who often produce detailed physical replicas of their favorite ships and vehicles from the game.
The recent community goal aimed at gathering materials for a large anniversary event in Colonia fell short of its ambitious target but was still considered a partial success. Nearly 13,000 commanders contributed, resulting in 32% of the 350 million units of cargo goal. The megaships carrying the delivered goods are en route, and a follow-up community goal is expected soon to assist with unloading. Players interested in participating can travel to Colonia via a semi-regular fleet carrier shuttle service or by utilizing neutron star boosts for a faster journey.
A fascinating data visualization project by CMDR Precambrian Mollusc highlights the rapid pace and scale of colonization and exploration in the Elite Dangerous galaxy since the Trailblazers update. The visualization shows the expansion of human presence from the Bubble outward, including dense colonization tendrils extending in multiple directions, with a notable and efficient line of colonies heading north toward Sagittarius A*. This data suggests that human colonies could reach the galactic center region in about 18 months, with Colonia itself expected to grow further in the following year, sparking speculation about future game developments and player-driven expansion.
Overall, the video reflects the vibrant and evolving nature of Elite Dangerous, from technical updates and community achievements to the awe-inspiring scale of galactic colonization. CMDR Buur encourages players to engage with these developments, share their thoughts, and prepare for upcoming events in Colonia. The episode closes with thanks to viewers and a promise of more news and content in the near future, celebrating the ongoing journey of commanders across this vast, scientifically modeled virtual galaxy.