Elite: Dangerous
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Online co-op
- Yes, up to 8 players
- Split-screen
- Not listed
- Languages
- 6 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | OS X Yosemite (version 10.10.3) | OS X Yosemite (version 10.10.3) |
| Processor | 2.3Ghz quad-core Intel Core i5 CPU | 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GT 650M 1GB (or equivalent) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M (2GB video memory) / AMD Radeon R9 M290X (2GB video memory) |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Plays on Oculus Rift. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 | Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 25 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
Plays on SteamVR. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $5.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $5.99 −70% | $5.99 | $5.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Elite: Dangerous alone?
Yes, Elite: Dangerous has a single-player mode.
Is Elite: Dangerous multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Multiplayer, Single player.
Does Elite: Dangerous have online co-op?
Yes, Elite: Dangerous supports online co-op for up to 8 players.
Does Elite: Dangerous have split-screen?
No local split-screen mode is listed for Elite: Dangerous.
What languages does Elite: Dangerous support?
Audio: English. Interface: English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Elite: Dangerous?
The minimum is Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz), 6 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240.
What platforms is Elite: Dangerous on?
Mac, Oculus Rift, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, SteamVR, Xbox One.
Where is Elite: Dangerous cheapest?
In United States, at $5.99 on Steam, as last checked.