Update 18 Release Schedule | Monday 26 February 2024

[Paul_Crowther]

Greetings Commanders!


Update 18 will be landing on Monday 26th February! Here is what you can expect on release day.

Please note the file size is approximately 30GB so please ensure you have the available space.

RELEASE SCHEDULE

• AT APPROXIMATELY 06:00 UTC – In game server downtime warning broadcast will start.
• AT APPROXIMATELY 08:00 UTC – Elite Dangerous 'LIVE/4.0' Servers will go offline. Update notes will be available soon after.
• AT APPROXIMATELY 15:00 UTC – Elite Dangerous 'LIVE/4.0' Servers will return online and Update 18 will be Live.

Please note these are approximate times and may be subject to change. Please keep an eye on this thread and our social channels for any updates.

 

[FrankXjr[G911]]

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah !

 

[Northpin]

Can't wait

 

[AlSki]

For a minute then I thought it was the Friday GalNet summary..... nudge, hint, nudge ;-)

 

[mMONTAGEe]

gaming

 

[varonica]

Gives me enough time to get back to my FC and sell all my bio and explo data and be all ready to check out the new stuff!

 

[CMDR Exorcist]

30GB? Them's rookie numbers, son! Gotta pump them up!!!!

Lets go!

 

[varonica]

30GB? Them's rookie numbers, son! Gotta pump them up!!!!

Lets go!

Most of that's the new Viper, it's so fidilicious it will out fidel anything CIG are releasing!

 

[rootsrat]

Ooooh yes! 30GB!

Is it a massive model of Titan's wreck for us to explore...?

 

[Kira Goto]

Definitely did not expect an update of that size. 17 was not even four GB.

 

[psykit]

THICCCK

 

[HaLfY]

This is gonna be a loooooong weekend!!

 

[Rat Catcher]

30GB?
Maybe it is time for me to get rid of my 56k modem...

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

\o/

 

[AlSki]

30GB?
Maybe it is time for me to get rid of my 56k modem...

Aren't they so old now, they are starting to be worth something? ... And not just to people awaiting the apocalypse?

 

[aRJay]

Definitely did not expect an update of that size. 17 was not even four GB.

All those landable denser atmospheres and moving water worlds will take a bit of space.

30GB?
Maybe it is time for me to get rid of my 56k modem...

Acoustic couplers for the lose.

 

[AlSki]

30GB?
I may have to change the Wifi password....

 

[yianniv]

30GB? That Panther Clipper is big, indeed!

 

[Rubbernuke]

30 gigs? Thats a lot of Aisling footpix....

 

[Gabolander]

Most of that's the new Viper, it's so fidilicious it will out fidel anything CIG are releasing!

Or the Python MkII maybe .. It could be worth of 30 gigs download actually