Elite Dangerous: Odyssey expansion lets you explore planets on foot and experience first-person combat

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"Explore with unrestricted freedom"

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The upcoming Elite Dangerous: Odyssey expansion has just been announced with the release of a new trailer. 

The DLC coming to the space flight sim is expected to release early 2021 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC and will let you explore "distant worlds on foot". With unique planets to discover and new vistas to see, along the way you'll encounter outposts and settlements and explore worlds like never before.

"See the galaxy like never before. Touch down on breathtaking planets powered by stunning new tech, soak in suns rising over unforgettable vistas, discover outposts and settlements, and explore with unrestricted freedom."

Outside of planetary exploration on foot, the Odyssey expansion will also include a wealth of new content including a host of new contracts you can take on, with the choice to play however you want. Whether that be by going head-on in combat, taking a stealthier approach, or opting for diplomacy, how you do the contracts is up to you. With new settings, NPCs, and objectives, the DLC is said to "offer endless mission variety and a near-infinite amount of content to enjoy." 

Odyssey also brings with it first-person combat, where you can get caught up in "intense" first-person fights and change up your weapons and gear. You can also "coordinate with teammates to master a multi-layered, deep, tactical environment where Commanders, SRVs, and Starships converge." 

Throughout the galaxy, social hubs can also be found which are public outposts where you can procure services, get "expert support" from engineers, and form alliances. The hubs also aid in helping you get your hands on more weapons upgrades and gear. 

This latest expansion comes after the Horizons season pass, which introduced planetary landings to the space-faring adventure. Odyssey, though, looks set to take it to a whole other level when it releases next year. 

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Heather Wald
Heather Wald
Evergreen Editor, Games

Heather Wald is the Evergreen Editor, Games at GamesRadar+. Her writing career began on a student-led magazine at Bath Spa University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in English literature. Heather landed her first role writing about tech and games for Stuff Magazine shortly after graduating with an MA in magazine journalism at Cardiff University. Now with almost seven years of experience working with GamesRadar+ on the features team, Heather helps to develop, maintain, and expand the evergreen features that exist on the site for games, as well as spearhead the Indie Spotlight series. You'll also see her contribute op-eds, interview-led features, and more. In her spare time, you'll likely find Heather tucking into RPGs and indie games, reading romance novels, and drinking lots of tea.