We Get Early Access to the Python Mk 2 in Elite Dangerous Odyssey + New Pre-Built Ships Packages

Today we get early access to the Python MK 2 in Elite Dangerous Odyssey! The new Stellar Variant of the Python MK 2 will be available for purchase with ARX starting on May 7th! Being a member of the Elite Dangerous partner program allowed me to see just how much win or fail this new pre-built ship package would be in Elite Dangerous Odyssey.
Do you think FDEV introducing pre-build ship packages like the Python MK II constitutes pay to win? Or perhaps it's more pay to skip a day for the luxury of never having a rebuy again? Anyways let me know how you feel down in the comments below!
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[@HawkesGaming]

All three winners were chosen by a KZbin random comment picker last night. I just contacted them to let them know of their glorious victory. If I don't hear back from any of the lucky Commanders I will pick another.

[@HawkesGaming]

FYI after I got this video out yesterday I spent my time fully engineering this beast. I am currently filming the brutality of what this ship can do all with a 0 rebuy cost. Needless to say she is one hell of a ship cause honestly. I suck at combat LOL!

[@jomorim]

4 large hardpoints on a maneuverable ship can dish out a lot of hurt.

[@HawkesGaming]

exactly

[@giacomomatrone8410]

Thinking if better than 4 medium and one huge. I'd say so, however.

[@HawkesGaming]

I'm regretting not scanning that other Partner Program member in their Python Mk II early today. If it was you let me know please!

[@thespectator1243]

Looks interesting - thanks for sharing this! :D Since I am mostly playing Solo, the Python MKII will probably end up as an AX-ship for me. 4x Large Shards... (plus 2 medium ones if you fit a Weapons stabilizer)... and a very good convergence... might make a good alternative to an AX-Conda. ^^ What bothers me so far: 1.) If I get this right, one can't store any of the Modules from a pre-engineered ship, correct? If this is correct, this is... odd. It's not like I will spend millions of ARX to get specific modules. ;) 2.) That 5a SCO FSD: If the ONLY way getting your hands on that Module is via buying a Pre-build Ship... that IS actually a d...uck-move. That being said: I kinda hope we are going to get A-Rated SCO-FSD via tech-brokers. I have no problem with them being pay-materials-2-buy; there are still a lot of Titan Drive Components in the Titan-Wrecks, would be kinda odd to only have them being in the game for one singular Community Event. o_0 I wonder if FDev is going to miss this opportunity in order to pay-wall modules. This would really alienate a lot of players... and alienated player are... not ~very~ likely to spend more money on the game... *stares FDev dead in the eyes* ... wouldn't they....? 👁👁 If they want feedback from you, you can tell them this: There is at least one player * waves * that is not going to hand them any money if money is the only way to get certain modules. Pay-2-get-early-access is no issue for me. Pay_WALLING something is. Fly safe, Commander! :D o7

[@wstavis3135]

Interesting about the heat sinks.

[@ryanmason8593]

So for the base ship of the mk 2 can you outfit it in your liking?

[@HawkesGaming]

@@ryanmason8593 can be outfitted however you want.

[@sinntaxdagreat]

Thanks for the vid! ❤

[@gizmo104drives7]

Good to have your sense of humour slapped all over elite again Hawkes

[@HawkesGaming]

I really had to remember to shoehorn it in here and there. Kind of like the fin behind the cockpit of the pre-built python MK II.

[@gizmo104drives7]

@HawkesGaming well ur style of presenting information is very unique and you have helped me a great deal in elite, for which I say thankyou Wishing you all the best out there

[@sgtsunburn117]

Definitely looks like a ship that took five years to build

[@GiantsOrbiting]

I'm an old player, but super excited for this. Looks awesome. FDEV did some great things with this MK2. I honestly don't mind paying for this. They deserve it. I want to see Elite last longer. It's the only thing that keeps me sane after work, and dealing with family life.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

My mistake absolutely agree with you. Was dreading the slog to upfit a federal dropship and now the Python MK2 will let me take on combat and bounty work while giving me the resources to fit the dropship out

[@azyurel1763]

Glad to see you doing Elite Dangerous content again. Always enjoy your Elite videos.

[@mikewaterfield3599]

Im thinking new queen of shards. Since the python is my AX ship of choice! This seems fine, its pay for a hand up, not a trophy.

[@LateGameReviewer01]

mind sharing your AX build ?

[@mikewaterfield3599]

@@LateGameReviewer01 two versions, basic AX is centered around 5x C2 mod shard cannons. A pair of V1 heat sink launchers, C3 stabilizer, G5 hull modules, a couple module re enforcements, thrusters are G5A dirty drags. The power plant is over charged. Shut down neutralizer of course. For the record this is not an AXI approved meta cold orbit build. This rig is for my favored Leron Jenkins impressions. Its fine against basis and cyclops. Try this kind of self cooking build on a hydra…. Get used to the rebuy screen. The other version is built for titan bombing, and works…. Ok. That one is running 3C3 enhances AX racks (vanilla i did not bother engineering them) a C2 nanite torpedo rack, and a C2 heat vent beam laser. I have a vanilla C3 prismo (shields help with hiding among asteroids or the unseen caustic mine in the maelstrom). Standard G5A dirty drag drives, armored power plant on this one, 2x caustic sinks, a pulse neutralizer, and a V1 heat sink launcher. Ive got more than enough credits that I don’t really care about repair limpits. I get 2 or three core attacks in before I become space debris, but it’s enough for me. I ran a clipper for a few titan attack runs and oddly enough it was the only ship I got all the vents with in one go. The python 2 im rigging for titan attacks only for now. The thing boosts to 570 and my hull is over 2500. Im running the crazy expensive “reflective plating” and engineered armor modules. The extra speed and maneuverability are very nice. Plus the thing handles way better at low wake using the “over charge” than anything else i tried those FSDs on. Weapon convergence is excellent on the P2.

[@fady9726]

I am looking to get into combat with FA off and the python looks interesting but the mamba is the ship i'm gonna use first and engineer the hell out of it so that paintjob would be truly splendid

[@jamesedmisten8749]

Your videos are always entertaining and informative. Thanks for always being upbeat in your videos!

[@mpfrau02]

Can't wait to use the new overcharging modules

[@clockwork6966]

the type 6 with that kit and paint job looks really good

[@Irishdavo]

Awesome looking wagon, looking forward to adding it to the fleet... Thanks again Hawkes, will defo support FDev

[@Tommytoff]

Looking forward to the new arrivals for ED, jealous that you got to try them out early

[@Papa_Nurgle360]

Hawkes!!!! so happy you are staying on top of all this bro, love the discord and love all the help. not sure if im a fan of the fin on the python but yeah cant wait to try it out

[@drnastybf79]

There were some rumors that Pmk2 requires a large landing pad, so I'm happy to see it's still a medium pad ship.

[@TheSlayer117]

Happy to see you make Elite videos again cmdr!

[@HawkesGaming]

Feels good!

[@andycharlesworth8748]

I bought the standard Python Mk2, kinda now wish I'd got the prebuilt one though. great video thx

[@dantesinferno7350]

Thanks cmdr I've been loving your content for the last 4 years

[@Mr_Piledriver]

Hawkes thanks for all your guides over the years!

[@attlan]

May have to look at spending rm for the early access and paint job - The Python II looks really cool!

[@wstavis3135]

I'm looking forward to this ship. For the novelty, if nothing else. It will be fun to experiment with, though. Maybe a Titan Bomber build for Hadad. 🤔

[@brianrichey7509]

Definitely going to pick up the Python Mk II prebuilt. Love the videos you have helped me tremendously with the game thank you Cmdr O7.

[@michaelsandone]

Can't wait for the 7th. Thanks for the info.

[@Supergirafe80]

Looking forward to more of your awesome Elite Dangerous content !

[@marioawario6125]

I was waiting for your video on the glorious mk2

[@HawkesGaming]

I said OMG too much but it is quite glorious indeed!

[@brian-esss]

I wonder if I still remember how to play Elite, but I will for sure come back once the Python II is purchasable in game

[@WhatTheSamHill7303]

Thanks for the content on the new ships. I'd be curious to see what you would engineer on the Python MK II.

[@HawkesGaming]

I was planning on showing it fully pimped out.

[@Blaze10523]

Oh that 450T base hull mass is something to behold

[@HawkesGaming]

You know it

[@Blaze10523]

@@HawkesGaming I think the clipper just got replaced as the designated ramming boat lol

[@intelrecon]

Great content !! Can´t wait for the new ship

[@HawkesGaming]

It's amazing!

[@Tamburello_1994]

Glad to see you making content again. I got in this thing becoz your vids

[@vietchino69]

I really like this new ship. I'm currently out in the black with my Anaconda to get the 5kLY quest to unlock thrusters. But the python and Vulture were my most favorite ships when i first started. Love the channel and hope you're doing well Hawkes!

[@HawkesGaming]

Doing great thanks for asking!

[@paradoxx_4221]

that ship is basically two vultures and more!

[@Wyvernaut]

6:08 You need a laser if you want to activate Guardian beacons. And there could be other exploration targets out in the galaxy somewhere that you need to tickle with a laser cannon

[@Genericusername1004]

Makes a change to see the a free cutter skin. Usually it’s just aspx

[@Jigga1.21]

Elite Dangerous still looks impressive. I might consider trying Odyssey during a sale. Great video, as always, Hawkes. ✌

[@smuffy2323]

does the ship come with weapons etc

[@KJSutube1]

Thanks for the video!

[@MarkDanielNewman]

That looks pretty cool and about time for some new ships.

[@HawkesGaming]

Exactly. I Imagine if this pans out well for fdev selling pre-built ships then will really put focus on pumping out new ships.

[@shryuke]

Good video thanks Hawkes. Haven’t googled the price point yet.

[@Cloudsifter]

I will be buying the Python MKII.

[@EleanorNL]

whatever the heck you want down below

[@HawkesGaming]

ohh yeah someone made it far enough hehe good luck!

[@Church_of_the_SubGenius]

Your Elite content has been instrumental to my enjoyment of this game. Your content is amazing. Fun and educational. Keep it up, please.

[@HawkesGaming]

Thank you so much Commander! I'll try my best! Very big videos incoming soon.

[@Netherburn]

Definitely going to be spending some coin on the 7th. Was planning on buying in game another Python or a Krait for some bounty hunting fun, but now looks like it'll be a PMKII. (Most probably a Krait as well anyway) >:) A note to fellow CMDRs when planning a core mining run and got your triple hotspot and sell dest. sorted, scan and find a sweet core rock, don't forget to swap out a module for your REFINERY or your day is going to SUX. But at least I didn't have to worry about manually docking when going back to get it.

[@Mr1FTW]

I´m sort of divided about the pre-builds - even though I´m quite a new player. But the Python mk II looks sooo sick! 😍

[@Polishedhelm]

I've never felt such imersion in a game as with ED. It's the only game for me, where you feel you really are living it.

[@jamesbigglesworth4677]

Will be good to see this in game.

[@jaspercross8676]

Looking forward to seeing if this will be ax viable

[@stevenboughner7255]

I sometimes laugh when people talk about pay to win. It's only pay to win if the pilot knows how to fly and of course anyone can buy these ships. I wonder if FDev would make a stripped down version in game to build however we want. I'm not interested in buying a ship that I can't customize. Having said that This is still good for Elite and good for Frontier. It's about time they add content to the game.

[@chuppath1ngy]

Normal versions can be unlocked the same day and purchased in August as well. You don't have to buy the prebuilts!

[@jippy8976]

I’d say the pay to win claims are justified based on my understanding. Though I’d say it’s more impactful regarding new players than against older players who have credits built up. And that’s just based on the concept of there being no insurance needed for it. My understanding is that’s only related to the version bought through the cash shop. So is it the worst pay to win? Nah. Does it open the door for worse? Sure. Especially if they continue to put new ships out with early access based on paying.

[@petervanzon4765]

Yeah this is a good financial decision by FDEV and i hope it works for their bottom line. I'm glad they have purpose built ships for specific methods of making credits to help new players get in the game. At the level they are targeting this ships I don't see anything wrong with it and if it fills the servers back up with new players then I'm a happy commander! Awesome all round!

[@SageTomcat]

Thanks Hawkes for all the great videos.

[@jmx9420]

Right on! Great video man!

[@starcrushergaming9810]

Bro im ready bust all over my keyboard after seeing that magnificent ship dam

[@grizzledfennec8539]

I wonder down the line the Alliance will get their equivalent to the Imperial Cutter and Federal Corvette.

[@lordwontner3936]

Tomorrow is the day and I can’t wait I’m really looking forward to this I hope they have the dark black paint job ohhh

[@HawkesGaming]

Congrats Commander! You are one of the lucky winners! To claim your ship skin simply join my official discord channel and send me a direct PM with your KZbin username and some random comment. To ensure it's you all I need you to do is also reply to this comment on KZbin with what you sent me over discord. If they match I send over the skin! =)

[@wkcw1]

Hope this is start to a long line of ships that will come out soon!

[@HawkesGaming]

Well I have strong feels if Fdev sees a lot of sales they will focus on creating new ships on the regular again.

[@giuseppemorale5269]

Great video as always Hawkes. I hope this new strategy gives FDev some extra cash they can continue investing in the game. Even if it's just to see more of your videos around!

[@darthwam9369]

Nice video as always

[@CyberScapeRides]

when the metal meets the space. It creates space.

[@LateGameReviewer01]

worth the price from what I can see then... nice!

[@SpontaneousTwit]

I lost the elite bug last year… waiting to see if any of the new stuff sparks it again.

[@HawkesGaming]

It sparked the hell out of me when i fileld the entire best start with my friend playing just off camera. It was so good on so many levels.

[@sudbuddiesexteriordetailin9843]

Another ship to engineer to G5.

[@HawkesGaming]

but soon with lower engineering costs and really crossing my fingers for farming methods that dont rely on reloading like crazy to get the mats you want.

[@TrevBauer]

looking forward to the new ships coming. Good times for Elite coming.

[@Bradrackas]

Might even tempt me back to Elite…it’s been a while!

[@HawkesGaming]

I had a blast playing alongside my friend while I filmed the best start video I'll be working on shortly. No joke it brought back a lot of feels.

[@Hydra1c_]

i cant wait to pick up these ships!

[@LetGoMyEggOh]

Looking fwd to this!!!

[@guhak]

I’m a new player who’s mostly only interested in mining / cargo stuff (maybe it’s weird, but I’ve always loved space games where you can mine things, and core asteroid mining is really cool), so the lack of internal slots is a little sad to me for the mk2. But the SCO stuff and how it sounds still makes me want to get it, maybe just for courier missions or to try out combat (I’m not a huge fan of combat in general) vs NPCs haha. Really hoping the A rating SCO drives won’t be true paywall / only for this ship though. That would suck.

[@chuppath1ngy]

SCO drives will be available for other ships as well, they're gonna release them in all grades like normal FSDs, so save your money if you need! You can't swap prebuilts ship parts onto others. A Type-9 with an SCO drive gets out of planetary gravity hilariously fast! 😂

[@SenTeoRecord]

Thanks for the vid.... p mk2 looks rly good...

[@HawkesGaming]

I totally agree great looking and feeling ship. It really handles well which I didnt feature in the video much at all.

[@danielreplogle9352]

Any idea what the special feature the mk2 is supposed to have?

[@HawkesGaming]

Special feature of being a very good combat ship to learn how to fight in. Lots of hull and 4 x size 3 pew pew while being mega maneuverable. It's even more brutal when it's fully engineered. I think FDEV wants 12 bucks for that. Well worth it when you can't lose the engineered modules or pay a rebuy. Plus comes with 5A SCO drive thats godly.

[@suburbia2050]

It can fly more stable and cooler when using the SCO drive in boost during supercruise

[@charan_d]

Relatively new to ED. This looks sick!

[@ben1742]

Looks like it might be worth it, hopefully this helps f dev get more ships made

[@ToCoSo]

Awesome ship, looks good and it likes the SCO drive, bring on the next ship!!!

[@noble_draconian]

Can't wait to give the python MK II a spin! FDev is giving me a reason to step off the bridge of my corvette for once haha. Not really concerned with arx-purchasable ships, they all contain stuff you can (relatively) easily get in the game with credits and materials, so it's not like you really get any advantage for doing it other than time saved, with a disadvantage of restricting yourself to that ship's build (can't store its modules).

[@TalonAvex]

The Python II will be a game changer, especially with the SCO. For PvP, it'll be a FDL and Mamba Killer. I can see it ripping through the top-level big ships, but to a lesser extent. With having less optionals (as compared to the Python I), you won't be a full-on shield or armor tank in this. Using speed and quick strikes will be mandatory when facing a Cutter or Corvette.

[@DariusAPB]

Definitely getting the Mk2 on the third.

[@joe_the_pro35]

The Python mk2 looks epic, but I don’t have any spare change to buy it :(

[@DinoJordan74]

Awesome ship and another great video ! Keep going FDEV

[@alansouthwell2899]

Great video sir. I'm no PvP'r but she sure looks the real deal, and when other commanders get their paws on her I'm sure we'll find out what she can really do.

[@xXE4GLEyEXx]

Looks good, gonna grab one in August for some PvE roaming and shooting. Not a fan of early access I'll keep the Arx for some cosmetics for it later on.

[@markrichardson8299]

Looking forward to taking her out for a spin 🙂

[@HawkesGaming]

You're going to spend at least 5 minutes just boosting around once you get her in space. LOL I'm not even kidding you.

[@billklatsch5058]

Ric did a review on stream and it apparently hanles comparable to the FDL runs a bit hot tho

[@HawkesGaming]

I can see some epic Python MK II and FDL battles in my minds eye. One pays a rebuy one does not Dun Dun Dun lol.

[@CMDR_Shokwave]

Laser on the DBX to activate Guardian orbital sites.

[@rempha]

Can we engineer the modules of the new Python mk2

[@HawkesGaming]

Yes I have a video on that. Fully engineered with 0 rebuy.

[@jackangelfoot8638]

"Whatever the heck you want down below!" JK, it is great to see another Hawkes Elite Vid. You were the one that really got me launched into this galaxy and you are always my first choice for Elite content!

[@tiberiusdave252]

This ship is looking good!!I am so getting it.

[@HawkesGaming]

I dont blame you one bit!

[@user-mr4tj7vi3m]

New python looks so damn good I'm thinking about putting the arx to get the early access.

[@KingBanshee]

a better texture could have made that winglet join look like a proper seam

[@SimWithDon]

Hey, Hawkes! Great video. I mean, who doesn't love a massive probe, right??

[@HawkesGaming]

Lol Exactly

[@pauloantoniolyons8171]

why didn't you post the stats for the DIAMONDBACK

[@anthonyqueen9762]

I'm super excited for the Python MK II to be added to the game next week, and I actually like the idea of being able to buy preconfigured ships. It should be a great way for new commanders to try out some new activities without investing a huge amount of time to equip a ship themselves, just to find out they don't like mining/exploring/AX combat. I'm probably going to splurge and pick up the stellar edition MK II, just so I can get into some fun, re-buy free shenanigans.

[@gerardscott9180]

The Python 2 is a beautiful looking ship

[@viniciusvianna5738]

FRIENDSHIP DRIVE (OVER)CHARGING!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@EbramGuant]

Love your stuff Hawkes 😊

[@AtlasGaming4k]

I’m really liking the ship the more stats I see. Not a Jack of all trades but possibly better than FDL and KmkII

[@soapmode]

Can it fit a fighter bay?

[@HawkesGaming]

Nope sadly no fighter bay.

[@nathkar]

That Python Mark II definitely smells goooood

[@HawkesGaming]

Congrats Commander! You are one of the lucky winners! To claim your ship skin simply join my official discord channel and send me a direct PM with your KZbin username and some random comment. To ensure it's you all I need you to do is also reply to this comment on KZbin with what you sent me over discord. If they match I send over the skin! =)

[@nathkar]

@@HawkesGaming Glory to mankind!

[@HawkesGaming]

@@nathkar congratulations Commander!!!

[@bertiithehero]

I really hope fdev throw a load of new ships at us. Def need more variety to play with.

[@gregbower245]

I don’t need the prebuilt but I think they are a good move overall.

[@greendragon53626]

This is awesome! ❤

[@Ron-ii5fw]

I was looking to find out what was under the hood before I dropped 33000 ARX and you told me everything I needed to know, Thanks The ship looks great but at these prices, they may end up giving the name "Elite Dangerous" a whole new meaning. As long as they don't go pay to win I don't have a problem with it.