So essentially, I just spent half a day downloading a 50GB update that is more than twice the size of the base game (nearly quadrupling the ED folder from 20GB > 70GB), to install content I can't access without paying for DLC that is more expensive than the price of the base game*, whilst simultaneously locking myself off into 1 of 3 different versions/instances of the game that will only allow me to interact with players who share that same version. ED: Odyssey players can only interact with ED: Odyssey players.ED: Horizon 4.0 players can only interact with ED: Horizon 4.0 players.ED: Horizon players can only interact with ED: Horizon players.However upon further investigation (reading reddit posts, forums and the Horizon 4.0 Access FAQ), it appears that player instances within ED are completely independent based on their version, thus:

I almost considered buying Odyssey until I saw the reviews on Steam show an Overwhelmingly Negative response, but the notification on the ED Launcher suggested that synchronising with Horizons 4.0 would upgrade my game version to be compatible with Odyssey players, minus the extra content (aka. News, banter, CG & GalNet updates, and a bit of music tooĪfter 6-8 hours of 'syncing files' in the ED launcher to transfer to Horizons 4.0, the only thing I've noticed is an extra 50GB of storage has been taken up by ED, my entire game profile has reset to default (settings/graphics/audio/resolution/key mappings, luckily not save files - still have to remap all my voiceattack commands) and my PC has taken a noticeable graphical hit to performance/visual fidelity. Dangerous Links CommunityĮlite Dangerous news & discussion live podcastĬQC Deathmatch on Xbox One with prizes from Pixel BanditsĬM team playing & discussing the game's events Post/comment not appearing? It may have entered our AutoModerator's event horizon. Read the Subreddit's Rules and Removals Info Page before posting SAGi Magazine Gallery Of ED Artwork By Creative CMDRs Fly Safe, Commander Help.

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