I myself have pledged £90 for the premium edition of the game.Įdit 4: made mistake mentioning original Elite started in the 70s, corrected added TheGuardian(UK) book review link.Įdit 7: mac stretch goal funding news added.Įdit 8: new Cobra MkIII video, funding conclusion & 10 ships stretch goal.
Update 2: Found an interesting article written by The Guardian (UK) about the original creators Braben and Bell, link here: Backroom Boys book review - The Guardian (UK)ĭisclaimer: I'm not affiliated with David Braben (the creator) or Frontier Developments, but am just a gamer wishing to see this long-promised game be developed and available for play. Update: some embedded videos for your viewing pleasure.Īll videos and content can be found at the Elite:DAngerous KickStarter page, here: Please visit the KickStarter page and pledge your support for the 4th game in the amazing series. More details on the legacy games of the series can be found here:
The new sequel, called Elite: Dangerous, is available for supporter pledges here: Ĭonsidered the precursor and inspiration game to Wing Commander, Privateer, Freelancer, Descent Freespace, X and of course the uber-successful EVE:Online, Elite was the first game that allowed players pure freedom to travel the galaxy in spaceships and visit other planets, conduct space trading, piracy, merchant escort etc. It's the 4th game in the series that started way back in the 80s in the UK called Elite and has since spawned 2 sequels. Just spreading the word on a crowdfunding game currently on KicStarter that needs your help. UPDATE 3: FUNDED AT 1.5MIL!!! 10 EXTRA NEW SHIPS STRETCH GOAL ACHIEVED!!! UPDATE 2: MAC STRETCH GOAL FUNDING ACHIEVED!!!