Elite: Dangerous background
Elite: Dangerous cover

// Elite: Dangerous(2014)

total reviews
0
0
0
1

Scroll to load trailers

About Elite: Dangerous
The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and award-winning sound. All content can be enjoyed in game any mode: solo, personal invite-only group or open/MMO. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, a 1:1 scale representation of the Milky Way galaxy, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and political intrigue.
Release Date
Dec 16, 2014
Developer
Frontier Developments
Publisher
Frontier Developments
//

Elite: Dangerous FAQ & buying guide

Is Elite: Dangerous worth buying?

Steam
77.36% positive
'Mostly Positive', 106,136 reviews
Metacritic
80
Critics (IGDB)
82/100
21 critics

Be the first to review Elite: Dangerous

What is Elite: Dangerous about?

The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible gameplay, breath-taking scope and award-winning sound. All content can be enjoyed in game any mode: solo, personal invite-only group or open/MMO. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, a 1:1 scale representation of the Milky Way galaxy, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and political intrigue.

Space SimSpaceOpen WorldExplorationSci-fiSimulationMassively MultiplayerMultiplayer

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Elite: Dangerous?

Right now the lowest price for Elite: Dangerous we're tracking is $4.44 at Kinguin โ€” 78% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Elite: Dangerous has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Elite: Dangerous is $1.08 at Gamivo on May 28, 2026. The current best price is about 311% above that low.

Is Elite: Dangerous worth buying?

77% of 106,136 Steam user reviews for Elite: Dangerous are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80.

When was Elite: Dangerous released?

Elite: Dangerous released on December 16, 2014, developed by Frontier Developments and published by Frontier Developments.

What platforms is Elite: Dangerous available on?

Elite: Dangerous is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Mac, Oculus Rift, Xbox One. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, massively multiplayer online (mmo).

When do Elite: Dangerous prices drop?

Elite: Dangerous last hit a new low of $1.08 on May 28, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $4.44. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Elite: Dangerous?

The cheapest Elite: Dangerous price right now is $4.44 at Kinguin, 78% below the Steam price.

Elite: Dangerous price comparison across stores
StoreDiscountPriceBuy link
KinguinBest priceโ€”$4.44Buy Elite: Dangerous at Kinguin
Gamivoโ€”$4.79Buy Elite: Dangerous at Gamivo
Steamโ€”$19.99Buy Elite: Dangerous at Steam

All-time low: $1.08 at Gamivo on May 28, 2026 โ€” the current best price is 311% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.