Frontier Developments announces Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Four gets
underway a week from tomorrow on December 11th as a free update for the Windows,
Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 space shooter. They this is the biggest content
update for the game this year, adding two new ships, a new discovery system for
exploration, advanced mining techniques, additional multiplayer options, and
more. They offer
this
trailer to show off what's new, and provide more details on the plan to
satisfy our curiosity:
Exploration
A new Analysis Mode, with the improved Exploration Discovery Scanner and
Detailed Discovery Scanner, is a game-changing new way for all Commanders to
explore the galaxy. After an initial scan of the system, players will then be
able to tune their scanners to find stellar bodies and other phenomena. Not only
is this new system a more realistic, satisfying and engaging exploration
experience, but also provides players with the freedom to make more informed
decisions on where to look next, and be ultimately better rewarded for time
spent exploring. Additionally, Commanders will have probes that can be arced
onto planetary surfaces, and planetary rings, to map them in detail, locate
points of interest and leave their mark on the galaxy in a new way.
Mining
New mining tools and mechanics provide a fresh, potentially lucrative mining
experience for all Elite Dangerous Commanders. Miners can investigate rings to
locate the best spots to start their mining sessions and identify mineral
deposits within individual asteroids. Then, with the right amount of skill, can
coordinate a detonation.
Squadrons
Squadrons is a new in-game way of uniting like-minded Commanders to support
factions of their choice, take part in Community Goals together and compete for
top spots in weekly leaderboards. Squadrons also feature new communication
tools, including in-game chat channels, to coordinate activities across the
galaxy.
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Additionally, Beyond - Chapter Four also features a new lighting engine,
numerous visual improvements, background simulation updates, and a number of
cockpit interface changes to improve the flying experience of players.