4.0 | Now Live

Only PC clients will need downloads..
Technically we don't, if we're sticking with 3.8. Frontier has made the 4.0 download optional 🤗

I didn't even see Steam update the launcher - it just loaded as normal with a new "Install 4.0" option. I jumped right into 3.8 with no downloads, no delays, no server issues - all good!
 
Slightly unrelated but I tried logging into Horizons last night and it crashed whilst trying to go into Solo mode. No idea why. I haven't tried Horizons for months, as I've been playing Odyssey. I'll give 3.8 a go later just to check if it's still crashing though.
 
Still whirring for some o7
SOMETIMES (not all) but fully exiting Steam and hopping back in helps mine. You've probably already done this but just trying to throw a bit of help.
Not bought through Steam......being patient though, hoping to get some time in before the pub starts calling me:D
 
Technically we don't, if we're sticking with 3.8. Frontier has made the 4.0 download optional 🤗

I didn't even see Steam update the launcher - it just loaded as normal with a new "Install 4.0" option. I jumped right into 3.8 with no downloads, no delays, no server issues - all good!
You lucky, lucky .......
 
Just had that, said it was preparing to install files but nothing happened. Killed the client, suddenly steam perks up and says "Oh, you got updates, here they are.

Got the updates, still says "server maintenance."
I just tried it again, and I was able to jump right into 3.8 with no downloads. Note that I don't own Odyssey, and I turned off "Always keep this game up to date". I'm sitting in my FC right now (don't have time to actually play, however).

I also checked my Steam downloads and all is clear.

You lucky, lucky .......
Am I the exception rather than the rule?
 
Greetings Commanders,

The deployment of 4.0 for PC Commanders is now complete and available for you.




Once again to confirm. These are the options that will be available to you, following the update, via the Elite Dangerous Launcher:

Odyssey Players (players who have purchased Odyssey):

  • Odyssey (4.0)
  • Horizons (3.8) : Horizons content only.
Horizons Players (players who have not purchased Odyssey):
  • Horizons (4.0)
  • Horizons (3.8) : Horizons content only.
(Arena and Combat Training will remain for both).




Previously shared links:




Known Issues:
Whilst a number of these known issues are naturally cause for concern among players at present, the team are viewing them with high priority of address and we'll of course inform you of progress on resolution of them in due course.

Store.
We are experiencing some degree of turbulence around the in game store at present.
Issues include:
  • A number of Odyssey suits that should be available for Commanders to purchase are currently greyed out and unobtainable in game.
  • All Suit decals in Livery display with a red "Odyssey-only content" icon, no matter if they are Odyssey or Horizons decals.

Game:
  • Codex entry for optional exploration equipment lists Advanced Planetary Vehicle Hangar rather than Advanced Docking Computer.
  • [Horizons 4.0] The glass for the bar area on Fleet Carriers has an incorrect texture.
    • It's very...VERY bright in there. Very bright.
  • When viewing ringed planetary bodies, the planetary rings do not currently appear to render correctly.
    • It is possible to drop into the ring and asteroids will be present.
  • [Horizons 4.0] Some Power Regulators, when visible on the SRV Radar appear targetable on approach, but cannot be acquired, as they are inside the local Power Building.
  • [Horizons 4.0] Suit decals currently equip as expected in Livery, but do show in-game when using the Camera Suite, nor to other players in the same instance.
  • Ship decals can be seen by other Commanders in Horizons 4.0, however the Odyssey rank decals ( Mercenary & Exobiologist) can not be seen by other players currently.
As I say, please do accept our apologies on these issues being present currently. We're working hard on our forward moving plan to address these and you'll be kept informed.




Once again, Commanders, thank you as always for being on this journey.

I'll be here to monitor proceedings following everyone's return to game and support in any way needed.

We have nothing further to say regarding instancing between versions at this time.
Focus from here will be to of course appreciate your feedback on the situation and hold tightly to it, however there will not be anything further to add on this topic for you at this time.

Onward form here is primarily going to be centered on providing any release support in the best way possible at our capacity, for any immediate issues o7

Let's go!
Why Odyssey players don't get Horizon 4.0?
 
Known issue:

4.0 Horizons and 4.0 Odyssey is still not a single game verse where people can play together. Pls fix asap, this has been a major issue since 19th of May 2021 now ... so over a year. It's taking way too long and is already long overdue.
I have no skin in the game and even I knew from all the updates the last few weeks that 4.0 Horizons and 4.0 Odyssey weren't going to instance together.
 
So own Odyssey bought from Frontier Store, option in launcher after update are as follows
Elite Dangerous: Odyssey
Elite Dangerous: Horizons
Elite Dangerous
Elite Dangerous: Arena
Single Player Combat Training
So having now launched the game to check the mode differences
ED:Horizons - 3.8 no 4.0 option
 
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How about letting us have that sale price via the FDev store? Still £29.99 there vs £16.49 on Steam.
If I could get it on sale I would, my computer is below minimum specs and I'm not sure I can run it. If I could get it on sale, I could justify burning the money if I can't run it.
 
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