Elite Dangerous NEWS: PP2.0 Questions Answered, Thargoids Eye Colonia & More

In Elite Dangerous News this week… The community steps up at the battle of Shinrarta, Has the Thargoids great lidless eye turned toward Colonia?, Powerplay 2.0 is detailed in this months livestream, And FDEV puts a date on the new feature reveal for Elite Dangerous
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FDEV on the Battle of Shinrarta
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Colonia Under Threat? - Tweet
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Elite Dangerous: Ascendancy - Powerplay 2.0 Q&A (written and video form)
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[@GoldenGnu]

I really hope more players return, as I did. It's so much fun playing now, with the worst of the engineering grind removed!

[@Phaevryn]

Personally I'm waiting for all updates (and updates for the updates) this year done and completed, and then I'll start playing again. But I'm gobbling up all the info I can :P

[@romep8924]

Should get back to console there so much more of us left behind

[@gabrielqitsualik6885]

Would if I could, 7 kids and 2 in college.

[@alquemir]

@@gabrielqitsualik6885 No one asked.

[@sodmadhaven]

There's a large amount of players on console that are not going to switch

[@Halo1138]

I sincerely would have participated in the defense of ShinDez, but I've actually been enjoying the BGS recently. I made it a personal project to flip a system for giggles. It took two weeks, but I managed to do it! I knew i was doing good work when I saw fleet carriers suddenly appear in system when I took the lead. For me, that was an adventure. I cant wait to see what Power Play 2 will do to enhance this political intrigue. I know im mostly an explorer but theres a lot in the bubble I've neglected. I dunno, I still think then mentioning how well the Mandalay controls in atmosphere sound suspicious.

[@quadstrike]

new ship with the highest jump range we've seen? and we're wondering if theirs going to be a cross galaxy scramble? i think that's precisely where the thargoids are going next

[@JonathanFitt]

New feature guesses: - Ship interiors. Not happening but I couldn’t omit this guess. - Thargoid zombie humans in settlement combat. Likely given the story, but it’s not “completely new”. - Base building. On foot mats and other things have led this to being suspected. What do you think @burr_pit?

[@RedCrossLeon]

New landable planet types?

[@shiningamaterasu2579]

Doubt base building unless it accompanies a massive engine overhaul, ship interiors are more likely than bases, but most likely is more thargoid stuff

[@Muzzsjm]

It's been a good year much needed changes and updates to the game. Feeling very positive for 2025 and the brand new feature! the engineering rework is good and what engineers should have been. All powerplay rewards being available for every faction is again a great move by Fdev.

[@commandermyke7701]

New feature! 🤩

[@CMDR_Shokwave]

Hopefully, the "Power Police" will give balance to solo and group power play activity. They will help take the place of real opposition that players must face when in open. Let's just see how strong they make them.

[@sleeping_caiju]

I just got to colonia for engineering and the dang bugs followed me!

[@streyafromspace]

Already a longtime Kumo Crew supporter, looking forward to revitalized space pirate activities! 🏴‍☠️

[@mdsf01]

Ship interirors....(crossing my fingers)

[@haroldn4950]

If only, but no way they'd give away that kind of update for free...or at all sadly

[@KevinFeeney37]

I had ED for so long. Played it a little bit but couldn’t get into it. Picked it up again a few weeks back and can’t stop! Odyssey and Bio exploration is what I was missing

[@CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy]

Awesome back drops, another great upload. 😎👍

[@philpott1980]

The colonia pictures was probably made to see what reaction they would get if colonia was hit by the violent veggies

[@nailz77]

The point I want to find out more about is the "power police" mentioned in unlocked. Getting attacked in every system i go to in the bubble that isnt aligned with Aisling, will make me un-pledge and not bother with it again. I like combat when I want it, i dont want to get jumped by NPCs in my slow, unarmed, T9 everywhere I go.

[@jasonking5405]

This is my worry too. What happens if there is a lucrative trade CG right in the middle of an enemy powers controlled area? Fighting off the 'PoPo' (Power Police) as well as fighting off pirates and gankers, will not make the CG very much fun.

[@CMDR_Shokwave]

I would imagine they have an internal "wanted" level they use. So, if you are just passing thru, no big deal, but... if you are actively murdering and doing PP stuff, then they will have a hit squad for you. That's what I would like to see.

[@jasonking5405]

@@CMDR_Shokwave That's a good suggestion. I hope that's how it will work, or at least something similar to that.

[@57thorns]

Trouble brewin in Colonia, the question is, will it be before or after Titan #8? A new Titan smask in the middle of the Colonia highway perhaps? On the other hand, the galaxy i huge and perhaps, as we _did_ take care of the Titans, Colonia _should_ be safe. We won't see 7000 CMDRs running to Colonia to fight off the Thargoids if that happens.

[@christopherhervey]

I JUST got to colonia to avoid the war

[@danielreplogle9352]

I can see the larger AX groups putting together and publicizing a fleet of fleet carriers to taxi anyone who wants to go fight the goids around Colonia. Not 7 or 8 thousand, but a large number of commanders would go

[@sakatababa]

dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere dense atmosphere...

[@paulgoodman1890]

Testify!

[@zeazevedo]

Base building Base building Base building ...

[@sakatababa]

@@zeazevedo go play starfield base building should be even more expensive then carriers like carriers are from smaller ships when they implement such mechanics, i don't want it trivialized by low pricing. they need to mean something. bases are important, expensive and should be taken seriously.

[@zeazevedo]

@@sakatababa Dude, did you read anything in my comment about the process, value or way of building bases? I think you missed an excellent opportunity to not make a fool of yourself.

[@Dushess]

Ship interiors... Ship interiors... Ship interiors... Ship interiors...

[@batlezone1633]

Fourth o7

[@halopcdraco]

I don't do Thargoid combat, but when I heard that I couldn't go to Jameson Memorial, I updated my AX ship and helped. Top 25% is nice.

[@ysfsim]

"don't do goid combat" and you make top 25%? What a monster

[@lokillaufeyssønn]

o7

[@the4thj]

Great broadcast as always, Commander Buur! The attack on Shinrarta Dezhra really showcased how united the community can be when it matters most. It’s amazing to see the Thargoid War system in action on such a large scale. That said, I have a question about something you mentioned earlier. After the attack on Shinrarta and the growing tension surrounding Colonia, how could Frontier have been doing financially bad right after COVID-19? From what I’ve gathered (correct me if I’m wrong), most gaming companies actually benefited during the pandemic, as people had more time for gaming. So what exactly went wrong here? Also, I loved your comment about “features.” Haha, reminds me of games like Arma, where ‘features’ are really just bugs they never fixed! Sarcasm aside, I can’t help but wonder how Frontier will keep us hooked with the upcoming feature reveal on the 30th of October. What’s your take on that? o7 and follow the greens!

[@cmdrstevemcmaru7417]

Great video as always. My guess is... Colonia will burn and hopefully we will see on-foot Thargoids... the first thing will be a great challenge to cope with. Thanks Cmdrs Rheeney and Buur

[@jbreefer148]

Ship interiors I hope.

[@michaelrosebush1908]

Thank you! I think it's time to return....

[@Dys5670]

o7

[@JosephLinares]

Thanks!

[@TheBuurPit]

You're absolutely welcome. Thank you so much!! 🎉

[@netwarrior1000]

My money remains on the new feature being base building, although I'd prefer more planets to land on and maybe fauna. I'd love to get water worlds (and things like ammonia worlds with liquid surfaces etc) for example with an SRV capable of submersible/amphibious gameplay

[@sakatababa]

i don't think we will get base building just yet when implemented, they need to be on the order of magnitude greater in complexity and expense then carriers are from, lets say, medium ships dense atmosphere, that is my guess if they let us land on 30kpa (0.3 earth atmosphere) we will be golden that would mean way more diversity for exobio to the point we may encounter some smaller animals and proper shrubs, grass terrain or even flying fauna i can totally imagine some electrified, gassy flying medusa in a noble gas atmosphere of, lets say 20kpa with 0.2g

[@ElMundoDeHadesOK]

Good Thing i moved from Colonia To CoW

[@andreluismarques6889]

Great vídeo o7

[@philiphealy1766]

Long range exploration is the best feature in the game if you have high quality VR. The immersion is hypnotizing. Even if you have no particular business on the planet. I very much look forward to a more capable exploration ship.

[@DrFrankNStein-sf2ww]

I have tried to dock at Jameson Memorial yesterday and there was nothing. I couldn't even ask for landing permission. Does anyone have some infos about Fleet Carrier up-keep costs ? It seems to have almost doubled ! WTF !

[@Tepnox]

Regarding fleet carrier my weekly costs are broken too. It is now my third week in a row I haven't been charged. It says weekly cost is now 66 Mio. So it seems broken for some other folk on the forum as well. Nothing to worry about.

[@DrFrankNStein-sf2ww]

@@Tepnox Thank you, i was worried that i was the only one.

[@Timberwolf69]

I wonder if the Thargoids might dispatch a Titan or two towards Colonia. Maybe they even upgraded their hyperdrive system for these beasts...

[@FSDraconis]

It is a shame that Frontier Development discriminates against American Customers by refusing to listen to or respond to questions or misunderstandings. Best of luck to you Buur Pit.

[@xotx4291]

I spent three days killing these bugs and dodging gankers in the process, all to find I forgot to sign-up lol OH well. Was very fun all the same.

[@RaifalM3n]

I play from 2015. First pledge and only one is for Delaine. Almost 10 years being erased lol

[@manic_ferret]

The future is looking hopeful and i'm so glad.. no other game scratches the itch that Elite does

[@omg_RANCORS]

im glad i wont have to change powers. i signed on with Aisling Duval and wanted to roleplay that i was loyal forever.

[@CMDR_Shokwave]

Next CG will be to rebuild JM. All participants should get 50% off everything for a week or two, plus a few modules. This includes non-elite ranked pilots that help.

[@MRxMADHATTER]

I hope that we can get base building. Some want ship interiors but if you can't do something really extrordinary in the ship, It would just be cosmetic. Or perhapss an expansion of xenobiology like some fauna coupled with breathable atmospheres. Powerplay never was my thing before. I will withold judgement untill I see it first hand. We have enough political drama in our real lives, thank you. Nice video as always. ❤🤍💙

[@Rigel_Chiokis]

So far we've had one ship for combat, one for cargo runs and soon to get one for exploration. So what's left? I predict ship no. four will be purpose built for . . . passenger transport! A shiny new passenger liner and yes, it will be in the top 1% of all passenger liners out there!

[@palmironeira195]

If they want people to believe in this franchise again, this is the perfect time to prove it with ship interiors and atmospheric planets. I don't think they'll get another chance in the future.

[@lightwoven5326]

Playing to Fdevs strength the money is building of some description . Though I hope they don't miss tag a death slide from Planet Coster 2 as a base asset...

[@TheCGA]

Bruh if Colonia is the next destination for the Thargoids, FCs better get expanded jump ranges and Tritium depots.

[@DarthWall275]

"Bruh"? Did you have a brain hemorrhage? 😂

[@TheCGA]

@@DarthWall275 bruh, that’s how we talk where I’m from

[@TheCGA]

@@DarthWall275 oh wait I’m sorry. “Bruv”….forgot i had to make it British

[@lanceobe6801]

I don't mind chasing the thargoids All over the Galaxy as long as we will eventually find their Hive where it could be infiltrated. I want to see those three-tier battles.. on foot, in srvs and aerial. That would make for some really awesome gameplay on some alien planet far into the black.

[@rockroc1]

I've been exploring out in Kepler's Crest. I think it's time to make my way back to the bubble o7 commanders!

[@crookgaming-zd2ll]

didnt get to play elite till wednesday (due to playing wartales) and got on as the system had been saved, cant believe i missed the attack on shinrarta and the rewards, looking forward to an update to the powerplay its been a long while since i gave any thought to any of the powers to be honest once youve got your cutter and corvette thats about it isnt it

[@That90sKid]

All the old players will return once powerplay goes open only eventually.

[@netwarrior1000]

Sadly I'm still out in the black so missed the Shin Dez defence. 😢

[@sjgoff]

I heard from a reliable source that the new feature is going to be the ability to .

[@alexbenis4726]

Jameson Memorial is already up and running, no repairs needed and it has a brand new interior?!

[@kudosbudo]

Do we even have ax weapons in colonia? I hope so if they turn up.

[@BrokenKanuck]

Headline acts aren’t placed at the end of a show..

[@catherder6552]

Even a scrub like me managed to get 1.5bil in bonds fighting the Thargs, Shame about all the xeno loving traitors.

[@lilmansmokie3077]

I bet it’s gonna be delayed again

[@gvnnarivs2998]

Please let it be more walkable planets

[@CountArtha]

I _STILL_ haven't been to Colonia, despite hitting Elite rank in exploration months ago. I keep thinking something big will happen in the Bubble while I'm out there!

[@kudosbudo]

I mean shinrata Vs goods was pretty big. I'm in colonia. It's nice and quiet but you do miss a lot.

[@gvnnarivs2998]

Clouds and oceans

[@cmdrblp]

First. o7

[@deavo74]

I fought with the Thargoids. I, like a good few, did our best efforts do help out galactic friends. We will continue to fight for the rights of Thargoids.

[@Cee64E]

I've avoided Powerplay like the plague because I value my freedom. I sincerely hope that Powerplay 2.0 will allow me to continue doing just that. I'm not a fan of politics in the real world, too many stupids involved. I really don't want to get dragged into politics in a game I enjoy as down-time. That said, I kinda hope some version of base building comes to the game. What I would like to see is a system like a fleet carrier, where you plunk down your credits for a starter base and have a go at making it profitable. If you do, you attract more "people" (NPCs) and industries to build your tax base for expansion. I think that the idea of a kind of city-builder mechanic would be fun for some players and give me a lot of interesting places to visit as I roam around the Deep Black, far from the beaten paths around The Bubble, or the Colonia Highway.

[@agentmith]

I went to Colonia to get away from all this Thargoid crap a year ago. Why are they so hell bent on turning this into a combat game? I just want to trade, mine, and explore in peace.

[@FurryEskimo]

I'm really glad that this game has continued to evolve over the years, but I have a very difficult time justifying returning to it.. I unlocked most of the content, I killed a countless number pirates, I transported innumerable quantities of items between different sectors, and got all of the custom unlocks from each political faction. I even engineered almost every piece of equipment on my ships, only lacking those that would require me to travel to the most distant colonies. What else is there to do? It feels as though it's mostly just a grind at this point, and I don't know what it could offer to make me return, but I feel like it would need to be something that makes me more personally invested.

[@darkphoenix_7759]

You should try your hand at BGS and Powerplay (wait for Powerplay 2.0 if you do that though) It gives untold replayability to the game Join a squadron and fight for them

[@Seppleberry]

They will surprise us with on foot vr. It actually works right now activating 3rd person, but with the lack of any interacting.

[@Tepnox]

Don't think so. FDev has a history of implementing "features" nobody asked for and ignoring community feature requests for years. Keep your expectations in check and you won't be disappointed.

[@TheShadowfirestorm]

I blame WoW for missing these last few weeks in Elite

[@michaellambeth]

I so wish this game hadn’t left us console gamers behind.

[@ThisBeMayheM]

Consoles hold gaming back as a whole

[@noahhull3390]

Upgrading to PC is easier and cheaper than it's ever been, make the jump brother you won't regret it

[@chryc1]

You can use gforce

[@goodboi6540]

@@noahhull3390 I agree to some extent, but that's all some people have. There's no need to stop them from playing games like the rest

[@ElvisKremmen]

@@goodboi6540 Console users can still play the game, that hasnt changed. Frontier needed to change and sadly the costs and trouble with porting and releasing console updates is a royal pain for a lot of companies. Console users can play Odyssey by using GeForceNow, I know a lot of people do that already and hang out with people on pc.

[@GainDamage]

Hm, to be honest I don't know what it will take to get me to play ED again, but unfortunately all this isn't it. Great video nonetheless, CMDR! o7

[@arrenwright5681]

I'm praying to God it's ship interiors. That would complete this game especially if you can hire visible interactable crewmembers. That would be phenomenal.