New Ships, Sherlock! (Elite Dangerous)

31 Jan 3310: It's been a long wait for new ships to fly - but now, at last, it seems that the drought might finally be over, with manufacturers promising four new ship variants this year - with the first being the Python Mk II
Frontier Unlocked #1 Livestream kzbin.info3BVx2i-j...
Frontier announced:
Update 18 - April 2024: The "culmination of the Thargoid War"
Update 19 - Summer 2024: Powerplay 2.0
Update 20 - Before the end of 2024: Details coming later
Four new flyable ships to be released in 2024.
#elitedangerous #galnet

[@RapFab]

Haven't consumed anything Elite related in a long time, but new ships?! Damn, I just had to click that notification immediately.

[@kranik11]

Right? Surprising.

[@gdwnet]

Same - actual new content! wow!

[@Soundwave142]

Me too! I’ve been rather inconsistent on playing elite. That will change.

[@user-zy6qe7yn7r]

I double checked to make sure it wasn't April 1st!

[@hamakaze1364]

Gosh it's been so long since I tuned into this ~

[@exiletsj2570]

Well that was very unexpected. I’d genuinely have been less surprised, if the actual sun had exploded.

[@Fylasfrommabi]

Well then next friday will be very boring to you. Just get some factor 5 trillion sun lotion just in case

[@stancemonkey]

Lmao me too 😂

[@TheHighWake]

The comparison to old slippers is simply brilliant!:)

[@vladcrow4225]

Too little, too late.

[@cmdrstevemcmaru7417]

Whaaaaat???? New ships, powerplay overhaul, these are awesome news... if FDEV now introduces VR for on foot play and fix anti-aliasing especially awful in VR, I am more than impressed. Thanks to the Galnet News team for the nice ship release update.

[@LuisPerez-5]

What's FDEV

[@wonder_platypus8337]

The company that makes the game. ​@@LuisPerez-5

[@Swiftsparten]

​@@LuisPerez-5 Frontier Development

[@lanceobe6801]

I agree, it was this game that got me to purchase a VR headset back in 2015

[@cmdrstevemcmaru7417]

@@LuisPerez-5 frontier development

[@Dr_Tripper]

I can only dream of a Guardian desgined weapons platform like the Type -10 except smoother and more strealth with the classic delta cut.

[@therealtreehugger]

i just came back to elite a few days ago and WOW its some good timing.

[@preternaturalprimlocked]

The Pilot will have to come out of retirement.

[@Datan0de]

YES!!!!!

[@schlirf]

An add-on ships' interior, for around $20 bucks might be a good seller, Frontier. As long as it meshes correctly with the current game and updates.

[@marsMayflower]

really seems like something they can pull off, although, i'm not really sure what the added value would be

[@nickgurr5328]

didnt they already say ship interiors arent happening?

[@joaogomes9405]

20 bucks to walk around an empty ship? Yeah, what a good seller that would be.

[@schlirf]

@@joaogomes9405 ever heard of "pet rocks"?

[@joaogomes9405]

@@schlirf ever heard of pet rocks being a fad that lasted 6 months and was marketed to little kids too dumb to know otherwise? My point stands. Charge 20 bucks to walk around a ship and nothing else and you have a negative rating on steam to look forward to.

[@davidcnutt5826]

I hope there is a mass return of players, I only just started getting into ED and am halfway done all my engineering unlocks. So I finally feel “apart of the universe” I just feel like I was late to the party. Hopefully there will be more to come!

[@vladcrow4225]

Too little, too late.

[@Datan0de]

The game itself has never been better than it is right now. And it sounds like it's going to be getting even better throughout this year. Welcome, CMDR!

[@doodiezgrandpa6520]

you are never late to ED, belive me

[@tigger4000]

Don't worry, there are still plenty of Cmdrs out there... Lurking in the dark...

[@hanswichmann5047]

I hope GalNet wont be in consideration for the chopping block as others have claimed... Great news for Elite & maybe, just maybe, FDev has seen the light about the future of this incredible franchise...

[@Tamburello_1994]

Seconded. I was going to post the same. GALNET has to stay.

[@kebman]

I've taken the Dolphin to A*. What a great trip it was!

[@uhjn]

well damn, and here I thought we'd never see new ships again, I hope this is the first of many

[@richvandervecken3954]

It would be great if one of the new ships released this year was the long ago promised Panther Clipper LX. The ship that could land on a large landing platform with over 1000 tons of cargo. Pilots will need a great deal of skill to get this beast through the mail slot as the docking computer cannot even get a Type 9 heavy through the mail slot reliably.

[@changingform250]

The reason I don't fly my beluga.

[@57thorns]

I did watch the news this time, but your commentary is always spot on.

[@Light-hawk]

New ships!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!! I have been out of the circle on Elite for a while now but this might get me back in for a bit. Thank you GND for your continued coverage of this game!

[@topherak8450]

Variants*

[@Light-hawk]

@@topherak8450 Indeed. But it is something at least. I am curious as to what the other 3 variants will be.

[@davidlabedz2046]

Well now! A lot of new thinhs, adventures and intriguing politics coming up!

[@stubarbs5172]

I've been away from ED for many years, but it is good to see familiar names and hear a familiar voice again

[@Nosttromo]

Amazing news, can't wait to see these ship's interiors

[@CoffeeFiend1]

The hallmarks of the Python have always it had the largest cargo capacity for any medium ship combined with 10 module slots and 5 weapon slots it was very versatile and general purpose, much like the Anaconda in the large ship category. This new Python looks fatter. And going off that what can we reasonably surmise/speculate as to how it'll be different from a regular Python? More combat focused? Larger cargo bay? With either of these there needs to be some negatives to offset it not only being chosen over a regular Python but also not completely invalidating the base model. A more cargo focused could balance out with less jump range and perhaps a reduction 4 weapons? It can't really give up module quantity or class quality as these things determine cargo rack capacity. A more combat-orientated one could potentially have less base space but higher class weapon slots.

[@Datan0de]

You're absolutely right, and this gets at an argument I've made for a long time. I'm glad that they're coming out with new ships, and I'm especially happy about the excitement it's stirring up, but my response to the incessant whining about no new ships has been and continues to be "given how much flexibility we have between module configuration and engineering, and the vast aesthetic variety offered by paint jobs and ship kits, what is it you want to do with a ship but can't with the current lineup?" I've never gotten a lucid answer.

[@CoffeeFiend1]

@@Datan0de It's very much the case. A lot of the ships in the game are budget-based 'stop gaps' whilst others are pretty much novelties. Something like the Mamba for example.... It doesn't really excel at anything at all and isn't general purpose passable in any area. It's touted as a racing ship but even that is somewhat dubious and is possibly the most niche of niches if it is taken for that. I own about 12 ships myself and 3x of them are Anacondas and 2x of them are Pythons lol and as you say modules and engineering allow them to undertake very different roles. Probably the most absolute niche ship I own is a fully engineered Sidewinder which lives on my exploration carrier for literal one single job, it can precision place an SRV to any spot on a planet or moon, most of the time it isn't even needed but it exists for that tiny uncommon reason. There's so many ships I've never even touched because I've ran the numbers and read the specs, most people will go with what is optimal for the goal and the only reason to not is budget but you're still striving in the same direction e.g. you might want the biggest freighter so you get a type-6 as it's what you can afford, then you get a type-9, then you keep the type-9 for ages because you need rank and money for a Cutter. Most of the time the stop gap ships won't be retained, sometimes they'll get repurposed.

[@supremecommander2398]

as you can see on the concept art - all three large weapon slots are now on the topside, and the two medium remaining where they where - which could mean overall a better combat ship then the Krait, due to convergence of all weapon power with fixed or gimballed weapons. the bulkier hull could give it room for a fighterbay

[@marsMayflower]

everyone's favorite, the asp scout! /s

[@musicduck4538]

I'm currently at the planet of death, but you best believe that I'm immediately going back to the bubble as soon as the new Python ship drops, because I absolutely adore the current Python 😀

[@Troy211]

If they’d on support VR on console I would start all over again.

[@clintwhite4585]

If they reverted the mining on consoles and add the new ships, I'd be happy. But nooo

[@richardbentley8110]

Sounds interesting. I thought that the Fer De Lance and Vulture were introduced to the game at the same time, with Imperial Courier slightly later, around the time the Diamondbacks were developed. Anyone remember the exact timings?

[@tgmoose8238]

New ships?! I've been parked out in Colonia since the war. Maybe i should start heading back to the Bubble.

[@NinjaZXRR]

Yeah im out in the middle of nowhere, should have a new ship by the time I get back

[@LuisPerez-5]

I've been parked in Abraham Lincoln for years. But I play on console so I might just stay there forever

[@Tamburello_1994]

@@LuisPerez-5 Still on about that? Are we still supposed to have sympathy for you? 'Cause I sure don't.

[@LuisPerez-5]

@@Tamburello_1994 Didn't ask for sympathy from you so.

[@Tamburello_1994]

@@LuisPerez-5 👈🤣Oh please. You're out here What? Two years on? Still looking for a shoulder to cry on with that pathetic, "I might just stay there forever" Your wee wittle console can't handle what the game delivers presently. You had to be sacrificed so the franchise can move forward.

[@lh2588]

oh finally! I need to come back soon to ED :D :D :D

[@Roblstar]

LOL! Before I have even started to watch it... I have to say, great tag line! ;) But a comment on our discord made me think? Yes the Python II was a complete surprise! (A very welcome one!) We already know about the Mamba II & the Panther Clipper. (Due to past nuggets of info?) But the Data miners did find some clue that may indicate? A possible hybrid Guardian/Human ship? We can only hope? ...

[@alexsabau5942]

Holy shit that ship looks so beautiful

[@resplendentorder8661]

New ships NOW! I demand it!

[@pavelpechacek3380]

My bets: 1) cobra mk5, even bigger small ship that is slower less maneuverable and with jump range of FGS with 2D fsd. 2) will be the python mk2 that somehow will have still landing pad M but will get class 7 slot. 3) gutamaya will get one as well, hopefully something in M size, like clipper but with max class 4 slots 4) and the last could be the core dynamics, the federal deadship, still M, but even slower, turning like a cutter but with 8k hull and 4small, 6medium, 1large and 1huge hardpoint 5) secretly will be given panther clipper but will be not able to land even on L size pads, will be having option to launch either eagle or sidey and you would have to get rank 14 with new aliance grind.

[@captainyossarian388]

So much for the doomsayers. I'm pleased as pink, as I was preparing myself for very bad news today.

[@Tamburello_1994]

The crow is warm for them. Loving it!

[@Datan0de]

​@@Tamburello_1994They don't care. Their complaints are completely disconnected from reality. If FDev was making a trillion pounds a month from Elite and have every CMDR a Cobra in real life, they'd complain that they didn't get an Anaconda and cite that as proof that they were pulling the plug on Elite and day now.

[@RoninX33]

Mmmmm new ship goodness!

[@CMDR_B0B]

Ahem, those first two Shipframes were *actually* created by Pratt&Whitney and Rimliner Galactic respectively, Commanders o7. DeLazy only "acquired" the production rights less than two decades ago. Bonus KeelPoints for correctly identifying Lakon Spaceways Mobile Assault Battle Wall as part of the Lakon Alliance program. (internbob shall add these to your Permanent Record, as is Tradition;-) May you Always know where your Towel is. -Lakon Marketing Division, Keelback Office -'Only ship in the Galaxy to come equipped with a soul 😇'

[@thomasj8965]

Excellent news!

[@Roytulin]

Oh I do hope they have a medium-sized mini-Clipper.

[@cbiser12]

Wow, it may actually be time to pick it back up. Haven't played since before space legs. Lol

[@AdastraRecordings]

I just dropped my Hotdog.

[@ysfsim]

I would like to see a mini flyable fleet carrier. With two ship launched fighters

[@Timberwolf69]

Any ship that can equip at least a size 6 fighter hangar can support two figters at the same time.

[@PTStudent_]

Could this be the start of the content that we have been asking for for almost 3 years? We’ll see if elite was to get on their ass and produce ships that you can walk in a survival mechanism and food elite would be easily the number one space game alive right nowand I hope this partnership that they’ve done is going to make that happen

[@midori.matcha]

Oh god Elite's still got a pulse!

[@martintownley5803]

Will the new ships also be in the Legacy game or just Odyssey?

[@rifleman101]

Just why is the Cobra 4 the best for on foot missions? Is there some utility, such as close hardpoints, or is this a joke?

[@Datan0de]

I don't know the actual answer, but since I regularly refer to the Mk IV as "The Shame of Faulcon Delacy", I'm going to go with "I'd rather walk to Sag A* than be seen in a Mk IV!" Then again, my derision toward the Mk IV is at least partially informed by my boundless love for the Mk III.

[@greendango3375]

Awesome!!!

[@Jussdre313]

I know they had stopped the updates for console but will these new ships be on console too

[@Tamburello_1994]

That's actually a very good question.

[@Atwa1981]

Minute 5:00 did they say 4 variants of existing?

[@Tamburello_1994]

Yes. They will be variants of ships currently in-game. They will have different specs from the original, but no -- these will not be "from the ground up" new ships.

[@kinglucario3436]

WOOOOOO NEW SHIPS YEAAAA

[@Sighman]

Arf said 'at least' four ships. There's hope for the Asp Scout Mk II yet.

[@Tamburello_1994]

If they'd give the original a tweak or 3 -- it might be something viable - useful.

[@Darkom1972]

i hope the phanthom clipper will be released

[@chapter_brother5437]

So I wonder if those ships will be Odysey only like SRV Scorpion or other versions will get them too. Probably the first one but we will see.

[@Volkaer]

Krait Mk2 is still my fav :P

[@DarthWhisper]

Looks like I will be gathering some materials... Gotta be ready for a new Imperial ship if a good one becomes available. My Cutter has been groaning during turns as of late, might be time to retire the old girl.

[@BRBMrSoul]

*deafened over sound of his Anaconda stressing through its 1000000000000000000th jump* WHAT?!

[@mikehawk5492]

Hope we finally get a medium Imperial ship that doesn't suck like the clipper

[@bondy6912]

Hell yeah

[@JimJamsMusic]

Yesss! ❤

[@adrianwilliams6577]

Glad to see new ships being introduced to Elite Dangerous, the Python has great manoeuvrability, at the same time the Python cargo hold can't compare to the Cutter or Anaconda. The new large ship(s) must offer features better than the Cutter, if Frontier builds a ship clearly more appealing than the Cutter I'll be overjoyed.

[@PowerofRock24]

An obese beached whale with cerebral palsy and a broken fin is more appealing than the cutter's maneuverability.

[@resplendentorder8661]

Would love to see some further incentive for targeting opposing powers. Kill markers for the side of your ship would be a good start.

[@slingitsideways]

New ships?!?! How can this be?!?! The guys in the forum say "servers are going into maintenance mode" and the classic "it's a dead game mate!"🤣🤣

[@i2gy]

So that new Python looks mighty close to a ship, in a transformers movie

[@KleinMeme]

New ships... after nearly 6 years... oooff. They live after the premise "better late than never", do they? But i'm curious still what will happen, even if i don't play actively anymore.

[@ChaosXOtaku]

Damn I need to get my pc running again

[@erasmustycho1705]

Good news ^^

[@a70turbo]

About fuckin time!

[@mrmaple9331]

I wonder how to get into a gig like this

[@Aliamus_]

I'll buy 2, to start with.

[@sjgoff]

Best video title.

[@MichaelUnderwood3507]

New Ships?!

[@musicduck4538]

Yes 😁

[@topherak8450]

Variants*

[@MichaelUnderwood3507]

@@topherak8450 still better than nothing haha

[@andrewparkin4036]

New ships are good, will we ever get the Moray though?

[@Datan0de]

First we'd have to get a scuba EVA suit! 😂

[@Shadowkey392]

Wheeee!

[@asd__2441]

FDev has a lot of ground to make up after laying off an unknown number of their workforce and then announcing new content for Elite coming in dropper-style of the 4 ship variants "throughout the year" tacked on with some ***finally*** updated Power-Play shenanigans.

[@Commander2145Update]

Still want my Guardian-Python hybrid. maybe in another 5-10 years

[@brkbtjunkie]

What ship is @4:47 ?

[@TheHuffur]

Unless I am completely blind, it should be a Beluga Liner.

[@elsewyr]

Finally!!!!

[@meidomiseri]

Out with the Thargoids and in with the Salvation army I mean the Guardians

[@jamesnabors3643]

LOL. Cobra Mk IV, the best ship for on-foot missions.

[@netwarrior1000]

Cobra Mk IV the best for ground missions. I see what you did there.....

[@Tamburello_1994]

Shutting up the nay-sayers. Well played Fdev, well done.

[@cmdrgogen3203]

Hope we can use already engineered modules on new ships, because I'm not doing the grind again.

[@BRBMrSoul]

if it fits, it sits.

[@thecatwithatophat4069]

A new a very pretty Python, I'm in.

[@funnylumpy]

Boa, Panther Clipper, Puma and Tiger Trader pls ^^

[@davader2onaPC]

New ships and vehicles and I want to name my own base/station ..take my money.

[@CMDRBlueeagle66]

As far as the new Python, I'll take two please 😁

[@shadeofsound23]

New ships?!

[@doodiezgrandpa6520]

ITS BEEN 30 YEARS

[@PowerofRock24]

It's been 84 years... iykyk

[@luigi3733]

I want that Python MK2 I am so fuckin hyped rn. I been touch and go with elite sinc3 the war with the goids kinda got stale by myself. My other buddy who played with me lost interest for the same reason. Were so fuckinnm back

[@Tamburello_1994]

Welcome back, ya'll.

[@ghillan]

... and the cobra mark IV : "the best ship for on foot missions" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@potteryjoe]

"Improved" versions? We'll just see about that. Great news! Glad i didn't have to read it.

[@marsMayflower]

frontier, please let us eventually buy the caustic modules without mats!

[@1980StevieJ]

I hope I don’t need to fly back from Colonia to purchase this new ship….

[@joaogomes9405]

I will not stand for this zorgon peterson slander. The mamba absolutely offers a significant bonus over the fer de lance, in the sense that it looks 20 times cooler. It's like driving a ferrari in space, but the ferrari also has enough firepower to level a city. As for the adder and hauler, you won't find a better early game miner and explorer, respectively. Anyone trying to get through the early grind quickly should try stripping a hauler of everything except the best jump drive it can fit, a fuel scoop and a surface scanner and doing some roads to riches. Millions of credits in a few hours with minimal pain.

[@voidseekersarchive]

New ship variants* Still good news.

[@ivancsontos7011]

I just want them to make the orca a medium ship and ill be happy

[@crughours100]

panther clipper time????

[@mikewaterfield3599]

of all the ships to get a new one the python is an obvious choice.

[@PowerofRock24]

I love the Python, but it's hideous... This new variant on the other hand!!

[@mikewaterfield3599]

@@PowerofRock24 blasphemy! Python=meta goddess besides still looks better than Gutemaya or Saud Kruger flying dildos.

[@joshm3484]

And you'll only have to grind for 200 hours to upgrade your brand new, state of the art ship to _playable_ status.

[@PowerofRock24]

Or only 2 hours if you're not incompetent

[@bloodwing9597]

For console as well ??

[@tylermatheson4376]

Hunter panther???🤔🤔🤔

[@dapple33]

Can we confirm new ships?

[@Voren_Kurn]

And bet they won't be released on console. Python is my fav ship & all round combat vessel.

[@WatcherofHumanity]

dude really named all the old ships

[@ugamaunleashed3539]

Would be nice if they decided to start supporting consoles again

[@bohba13]

new boats? Gib interiors?