A new expansion to Elite: Dangerous is on the way according to a new announcement out of Gamescom today. Called "Horizons", portions of the expansion will be released episodically with the first portion called "Planetary Landings" which is expected to launch later in 2015. The full expansion will arrive in 2016. Check out the trailer for more.
Elite Dangerous: Horizons will continue to introduce new features and gameplay as the season continues into 2016, enriching the Elite Dangerous experience with new activities and new ways to play.
- Elite Dangerous: Horizons – A new season of expansions for Elite Dangerous, starting Holiday 2015 on PC.
- Planetary Landings – Elite Dangerous: Horizons launches with the eagerly-awaited planetary landings on countless 1:1 scale worlds.
- Game-Changing Content – Map uncharted worlds, dogfight in canyons, discover items and events you’ll only find on world surfaces.
- Driving on Planets – Embark on surface expeditions in all-terrain Surface Roving Vehicles (SRVs).
- Play with Friends – Share the experience above and on the ground in Wings, and participate in Powerplay and story events in unique ways.
- A Whole Season Of Expansions – Regular major updates included in the single purchase.
- One Elite: Dangerous Community – All Elite Dangerous players will continue to benefit from ongoing improvements.
Source: Eurogamer
