A Call for Innovation in Elite Dangerous
As we approach yet another patch day for Elite Dangerous; originally scheduled for October 22nd and now possibly pushed to the 28th; I find myself wondering: how long are we expected to stay in the same place? Don’t get me wrong: Frontier has created some of the richest lore and most compelling world-exploring in any space sim, but there comes a point when we need to ask: Why aren’t we making that lore come alive more frequently?
I’ve been a committed Commander for years (since 2014), but even my loyalty has its limits. I’m not asking for much, just what many of us have been asking for: innovation. It’s not about minor tweaks or recycled mechanics; it's about pushing the game forward with the same ambition that led us to the stars in the first place. Let’s face it; compared to newer titles like Star Citizen or No Man’s Sky, even Space Engineers is showing more evolution. Elite is starting to feel stuck in the past. And while I’ve supported this game through countless updates, there’s a growing frustration in the community that needs to be addressed. I fully understand when some say to me, “Bye,” but please, look into your own hearts!
Let’s stop dancing around the issue: I am willing to pay for an update that genuinely improves the experience, one that adds meaningful exploration mechanics, deeper lore integration, and an ongoing evolution of the game. Look at Star Citizen. Sure, it has its many issues, but the consistent flow of content and updates keeps players coming back. And Space Engineers and No Man’s Sky; they are evolving too. If Frontier doesn’t step up soon, they’re going to lose many of us to games that do.
This isn’t an ultimatum—no, no, please no, not at all. I love this game and I know Frontier has the moxie to make it great again. It’s a wake-up call. If Frontier wants Elite to stand out after 40 years of Elite history and hell 40 more years lets do it!, the time is now. We need to see the scale and depth that Elite Dangerous is capable of. I don’t want to leave; I’ve invested far too much time and passion into this universe. But if Frontier doesn’t deliver, I will start looking elsewhere, and I know I won’t be alone. I’m ready to spend my money on a great update, but if that doesn’t happen, well, there are other games that would love our commitment.
So to those in the community who say, “We should just be patient” or “This is how it’s always been,” I ask you: how long are we supposed to wait in the same spot? Innovation is the key to survival, and it’s time for Elite Dangerous to evolve—or risk losing its most passionate players.
As we approach yet another patch day for Elite Dangerous; originally scheduled for October 22nd and now possibly pushed to the 28th; I find myself wondering: how long are we expected to stay in the same place? Don’t get me wrong: Frontier has created some of the richest lore and most compelling world-exploring in any space sim, but there comes a point when we need to ask: Why aren’t we making that lore come alive more frequently?
I’ve been a committed Commander for years (since 2014), but even my loyalty has its limits. I’m not asking for much, just what many of us have been asking for: innovation. It’s not about minor tweaks or recycled mechanics; it's about pushing the game forward with the same ambition that led us to the stars in the first place. Let’s face it; compared to newer titles like Star Citizen or No Man’s Sky, even Space Engineers is showing more evolution. Elite is starting to feel stuck in the past. And while I’ve supported this game through countless updates, there’s a growing frustration in the community that needs to be addressed. I fully understand when some say to me, “Bye,” but please, look into your own hearts!
Let’s stop dancing around the issue: I am willing to pay for an update that genuinely improves the experience, one that adds meaningful exploration mechanics, deeper lore integration, and an ongoing evolution of the game. Look at Star Citizen. Sure, it has its many issues, but the consistent flow of content and updates keeps players coming back. And Space Engineers and No Man’s Sky; they are evolving too. If Frontier doesn’t step up soon, they’re going to lose many of us to games that do.
This isn’t an ultimatum—no, no, please no, not at all. I love this game and I know Frontier has the moxie to make it great again. It’s a wake-up call. If Frontier wants Elite to stand out after 40 years of Elite history and hell 40 more years lets do it!, the time is now. We need to see the scale and depth that Elite Dangerous is capable of. I don’t want to leave; I’ve invested far too much time and passion into this universe. But if Frontier doesn’t deliver, I will start looking elsewhere, and I know I won’t be alone. I’m ready to spend my money on a great update, but if that doesn’t happen, well, there are other games that would love our commitment.
So to those in the community who say, “We should just be patient” or “This is how it’s always been,” I ask you: how long are we supposed to wait in the same spot? Innovation is the key to survival, and it’s time for Elite Dangerous to evolve—or risk losing its most passionate players.
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