Elite Dangerous: Ascendancy – Available Now

Pledge To Your Power

Due to the number of changes made, all Commanders will be unpledged when Powerplay 2.0 goes live. This won’t incur any penalties, and you will be able to re-pledge (or choose a new Power) immediately.

Show Your Loyalty

Choose the Power you plan to support wisely and reap the rewards with the new loyalty rank system.

Perks of the Job

Powers now offer distinct perks for your support. For example, Felicia Winters increases the Credits earned by salvage payouts in controlled systems.

Module Parity

All Powers now offer the same modules through the loyalty rank system, however the order they offer the rewards is different.

Earn Care Packages

Make use of care packages earned via the loyalty rank system to increase your supply of Credits and all-important Engineering Materials.

Friendly Competition

Challenge your fellow Commanders in a weekly leaderboard showcasing those who have provided the most support to your chosen Power and earn rewards for doing so! The top Commander will also be represented with their own portrait displayed for all to see.

A Galactic Perspective

New Powerplay galaxy map modes and filters let you access the information you need quicker, and in greater detail.

New Powers

Actions Have Consequences

Gain control or reinforce your Power’s systems and undermine your opponents by engaging in Powerplay-related activities, including the new ability to hack and repair holoscreens on Stations and Outposts.

On Assignment

Take on weekly assignments given to you by your Power, based on your rank and current location. These include a variety of tasks, including gaining an amount of Bounty Vouchers or uploading Powerplay malware to Settlements.

Every Contribution Matters

Engaging in regular activities throughout the galaxy now contributes to your Power, across various aspects of the game including Bounty Hunting, Trading and more. For example, handing in exploration data to one of your Power’s systems will count as a contribution.

Appearance Is Everything

Powers are now much more apparent when visiting stations. Depending on the Power, and their level of control, you will now see varying levels of support for them as you move around the area. From station exteriors to the concourse and even hangars, controlling Powers are being represented more than ever before.

A Display of Strength

When systems are pushed into a Stronghold state, you may now find Stronghold Carriers present.

These Stronghold Carriers act as a superior market, on the same level as Jameson Memorial, however you can only dock if you are pledged to the Power in the system.

Or A Perfect Opportunity?

If you’re a veteran Commander pledged to a hostile Power, Stronghold Carriers can be a great target. From disabling turrets to scanning data links, there are multiple ways to engage in undermining activity. Be careful though, these Carriers will be hostile towards you!

It’s About Who You Know

Powerplay Contacts are found in ports and act as a central hub for all other contacts related to Powerplay. They’re also the place to collect your care packages, as well as Power related commodities and data, used for undermining and reinforcing.

Power Patrol

New Powerplay security vessels are present in any Stronghold systems controlled by a Power and guard against incursion from other Powers.

Staunch Supporters

You will now find Power aligned vessels as part of the ambient traffic in appropriate locations throughout the galaxy.

Streamlined Success

The following elements have been removed from Powerplay, providing a more streamlined and rewarding experience:

• Merit degradation
• Voting system for expansions
• Defection effects (leaving a Power now only resets your progression)
• Connections to government types

A New Generation of Explorer Has Arrived

The Mandalay, a brand-new ship from Zorgon Peterson, is here. Venture forth into the unknown in style with the next generation of exploration ship, available on the Elite Dangerous Gamestore now.