Action · April 2, 2015
Elite Dangerous (2015)
Discover the next chapter of the legendary Elite saga. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original 1984 open world adventure to the modern generation with a seamless, connected galaxy, a player‑shaped evolving narrative, and the entire Milky Way recreated at full galactic scale. Against this vast backdrop, take to the stars in your own starship and do whatever it takes to survive in an ever-changing futuristic galactic sandbox. Acquire wealth and power, develop your skills and knowledge, and earn the right to stand tall among the ranks of the iconic Elite. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, your story influences the connected experience and handcrafted evolving narrative. From discovering new worlds, to exhilarating space combat and a fully-realised economy for trade, the galaxy is waiting. The 400-billion star systems of the Milky Way form the vast and dynamic stage for Elite Dangerous' open-ended gameplay. Constructed using real astronomical data, the stars, planets, moons, asteroid belts, and black holes of our galaxy are rendered at true galactic scale. Chart a course through star systems never before visited by other Commanders and explore the surface of strange and unfamiliar worlds with a Surface Recon Vehicle. Over 35 distinct spacecraft are ready for you to command, from lightweight exploration vessels to gigantic behemoths ready for battle. Build a diverse collection of ships and outfit them to match your playstyle. Customise every component, weapon and optional module to enhance and alter your ships’ capabilities. Hunt, explore, fight, mine, smuggle and trade across the galaxy. Forge your path solo or with up to three friends in a Wing. Join a Squadron full of like-minded Commanders and share the highs and lows of your interstellar adventures together. With the System Colonisation mechanic, the power to claim and expand your very own star systems is in your hands. Whether creating a thriving new economy, a bustling trade hub, or a new port of operations, the galaxy awaits your vision. The Elite Dangerous galaxy revolves around players’ actions. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s personal story influences the space simulation and handcrafted, evolving narrative. Co-operate with fellow Commanders in pivotal Community Goal events that can permanently alter the state of the galaxy, earning exclusive rewards and recognition for your contribution in the process. Align with a galactic superpower and alter the interstellar landscape with Powerplay. Support your power or undermine a rival through a variety of means, from hacking starport advertisements to attacking gigantic Stronghold Carriers. Every contribution matters. Experience unpredictable encounters with other players in a vast, massively multiplayer space. Experience the connected galaxy alone in Solo mode or with players across the world in Open Play, where every pilot you face could become a trusted ally or your deadliest enemy. The universe of Elite Dangerous continues to grow and expand with new features and content. Regular major updates provide new opportunities and gameplay for you to discover and change the way you play.
Action releases from 2015
146 Action titles launched in 2015 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 100.0k Steam reviews | Top 7% in Action |
| Positive rating | 77% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 76% |
| Metacritic | 80/100 | Genre average 77 — top 42% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 4.8k players | Top 4% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 131 h average | Top 2% for session depth among Action |
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Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Space Sim · 1.6k
- Space · 1.5k
- Open World · 1.3k
- Exploration · 1.1k
- Sci-fi · 1.1k
- Simulation · 971
- Massively Multiplayer · 958
- Multiplayer · 802
- VR · 637
- First-Person · 596
- Action · 570
- Adventure · 558
- Sandbox · 552
- Online Co-Op · 488
- Singleplayer · 476
Reception Metrics
Steam community
77%Mostly Positive · 100.0k reviews
77.0k positive · 23.0k negative
Metacritic
80/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.7/10
Curator recommendations
79.4k
Peak concurrent players
4.8k
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- MMO
- Co-op
Community
- Remote Play on Tablet
Input & Comfort
- VR Supported
- VR Support
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- In-App Purchases
- Family Sharing
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
- English volume_up
- French
- German
- Russian
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Portuguese - Brazil
Press Quotes
“Capable of delivering some of the best stories about spaceships you've ever taken part in” 86% – PC Gamer “Satisfying handling that sets a new standard for any cockpit-based genre.” 8/10 – Edge Magazine “Shining Bright Like a Supernova” 95% – The Koalition
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Engagement Profile
All-time avg
131h
extensive (100+ hours)
Median
22h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
14h
Current engagement
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 2, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Frontier Developments |
| Base price | $4.99 -75% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Editions & Packages
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