Steam News announces the launch of Elite Dangerous: Horizons as an early access release, saying: "Elite Dangerous: Horizons is a new season of major expansions for the incredible, connected, player-driven Elite Dangerous galaxy. Blaze a new trail starting now with Planetary Landings - Loot & Crafting, Multi-crew, Commander Creation and more to come." Here's more on those landings:

It starts with Planetary Landings, an unprecedented, vast new experience that lets you journey seamlessly from space to any point on the surfaces of accurately simulated planets and moons throughout Elite Dangerous’ multi-player, cut-throat, full scale re-creation of the 34th century Milky Way galaxy.

Coast over mountaintops, dive into canyons and drive the new Scarab SRV wheeled vehicle. Each 1:1 scale world offers incredible vistas and plentiful gameplay opportunities; Discover valuable resources, experience deadly combat encounters, raid bases, scout crash sites and co-operate with other players, both on the planet surface and flying high above.