Console Update

[CMDR KCalo]

The issue is mate that most PC players (and i include myself) see this as a positive move for the development of the game.
I honestly feel for console folks for whom this is a massive kick in the undercarriage as ive been through many games myself that have shut down after i have invested time and money.

O7

I play on Xbox and, while this sucks, I have to agree that it is a positive move for PC players. If a/the storyline was being delayed hoping to bring consoles onboard only to realize they don't have the technical capabilities to port EDO to console, then the right move for the PC community is to remove that obstruction in order to move forward. Obviously not the decision any of us, including FDEV, wanted but here we are and the story can move on for PC.

My hope is that they'll keep consoles in the back of their minds and in a year to two that they would try again maybe with newer tools/techniques and consoles would be able to join a new story arc.

 

[CMDR KCalo]

Don't forget the im leaving you for SC/NMS!!

The SC I don't get since you can only play it on PC, but NMS is the next best sandbox option that I've seen. Obviously, we still have access to Horizons and I plan to use that access for as long as I'm able, but without developer engagement, it's going to wither, especially with console cmdrs making the switch to PC and those that have, or will, leave. There'll be some of us around for as long as we're able.

 

[Auronio]

Greetings Commanders,

Elite Dangerous is a game close to my heart.

It’s no secret that Odyssey’s launch was less than ideal, including the need to split the PC/console player base to focus on a PC-only launch. Since Odyssey’s release in May 2021, we have worked tirelessly to improve the Odyssey experience on PC, and whilst we have made great progress there is still more to be done. We have been supporting the pre-Odyssey and post-Odyssey codebases since.

Over the last several months, we have been wrestling with the best way to move forward, and it is with a heavy heart we have decided to cancel all console development. We need to be able to move forward with the story of the game, and in order for us to do this we need to focus on a single codebase. Elite Dangerous will continue on console as it is now together with critical updates, but we will focus on new content updates on PC on the post-Odyssey codebase.

We appreciate this news is not what our console community were hoping for. This was not an easy decision to make, but it was made with the long-term future of Elite Dangerous in mind.

Sad to hear that. Very disappointing.
Have played ED since its start on PS4 back in 2017.

And always supported it with countless playing hours, setting up an own active squadron/PMF/Discord etc.. Pulled in a lot of other people and supported them with knowledge and guidance.

Personally I won't transfer to PC.
Being cut off from current and future developments translates into a dead end street further down the road.

I hear and understand the constraints on the software development side.
However mid to long term FDev will lose console customers. Inevitably.

Well, I always had asked myself how long this game would be supported.
Was hoping for a longer period.
It was a great time.

The days on console sound like being counted suddenly.
o7

 

[LeoBartlet]

I'm so sorry, mate.
I tried sainsburys own brand but they're like NMS and don't cut the you-know-what.

Blue Dragon used to make 3 minute noodles won ton flavour and a chilli chicken but stopped making them years back.

Still not over that

 

[Pigletslastand]

I loved that too! Talk about opening old wounds!

Bit like HP sauce... :'(

 

[CMDR KCalo]

Someone might wanna warn microsoft.They are quite out of the loop.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_4dj9ydQ5E&ab_channel=Xbox

That's from last year...I guess they were out of the loop about the cancellation at that time.

 

[Rufus Bray]

As happy as I am about this decision being a PC player obviously, it was a huge mistake by Frontier to announce the development of Odyssey for multiple platforms. Others have failed miserably in their attempts, underestimating the required resources - manpower AND financial. Cyberpunk 2077 was a complete disaster on launch and will never recover from the massive hit it took. Rockstar, a giant in the gaming sector, delayed the PC release of GTA V by a year. AFAIK they didn't even announce a PC version of the game until they knew that this was actually doable. Creating huge expectations for gamers of other platforms isn't wise and will crush your fanbase in the end.
I've been playing Odyssey a lot recently, it has matured and improved significantly given the additional months of development and I'm looking forward to enjoying future updates/feature of the game. That said, I'm also willing to pay for major updates in the future.

 

[LeoBartlet]

Bit like HP sauce... :'(

I had a similar discussion on discord the other night about HP and some are convinced it has not changed but I'll die on the hill that says it has.

Also what about Wagon Wheels they are tiny compared to years ago.

 

[Simon Templar]

Well I have no particular affinity to space games so I'll play any number of other games I have.

I'm adaptable.

Indeed, I'm adaptable outside of this one, and play all sorts of stuff including other online games, but Elite was my one constant. Played the original in the 1980s so was hoping it would remain my one constant. Guess I'm going full Ronin.

 

[CMDR KCalo]

I head that is the new hot blonde that has moved in next door that everyone is lusting after.

I feel like it's going to end up a bit like this...man, I hope I'm wrong!

 

[xzanfr]

@Pigletslastand , @LeoBartlet Remembering old food when it was good is the worst thing about getting old.

(Cries in sarsons extra strong vinegar).

 

[Tod]

I had a similar discussion on discord the other night about HP and some are convinced it has not changed but I'll die on the hill that says it has.

Also what about Wagon Wheels they are tiny compared to years ago.

Our hands were smaller back then!

 

[Simon Templar]

I had a similar discussion on discord the other night about HP and some are convinced it has not changed but I'll die on the hill that says it has.

Also what about Wagon Wheels they are tiny compared to years ago.

It has definitely changed!!

 

[LeoBartlet]

Remembering old food when it was good is the worst thing about getting old.

(Cries in sarsons extra strong vinegar).

Weeps in creamola foam

 

[OHMSS]

I had a similar discussion on discord the other night about HP and some are convinced it has not changed but I'll die on the hill that says it has.

Also what about Wagon Wheels they are tiny compared to years ago.

I bought a Yorkie yesterday and was disappointed. I could’ve sworn they were 2 feet long when i was a kid.

 

[Rubbernuke]

Wagon Wheels that could feed you for a week.

That and Mint Choc Ice Magic, the true indicator of a classy ice cream dessert.

 

[LeoBartlet]

I bought a Yorkie yesterday and was disappointed. I could’ve sworn they were 2 feet long when i was a kid.

Yup and thick enough to break your jaw.

Tried a curly wurly recently? Even the big ones are mini compared to years gone.

 

[Pigletslastand]

I had a similar discussion on discord the other night about HP and some are convinced it has not changed but I'll die on the hill that says it has.

It absolutely HAS changed.. we don't agree on much but I will stand beside you on that particular hill!

 

[Ozric]

OK. I think we've had enough condiment/chocolate based side-tracking

 

[Druner]

Yup and thick enough to break your jaw.

Tried a curly wurly recently? Even the big ones are mini compared to years gone.

Thats economy for ya. You pay the same for less stuff.

someplaces you pay more. (weeps in south america)