Thargoid War Concluded in Elite: Dangerous

Elite Dangerous players celebrate a hard-won victory over the Thargoid invasion, concluding a years-long in-game war. This triumph, achieved through the collective efforts of the player community, coincides with the game's 10th anniversary.

Despite its age, Elite Dangerous maintains a futuristic feel, boasting an unparalleled scale of nearly 400 billion star systems. This massive open world allows players to mine, explore, and engage in thrilling space combat. Frontier Developments' real-time story updates have kept players engaged for years, most recently with the intense conflict against the Thargoids.

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The final battle saw the destruction of the Thargoid Titan mothership, "Cocijo," near Earth, marking a decisive end to the conflict. Frontier Developments officially declared victory, releasing a commemorative trailer to celebrate this momentous occasion.

The Thargoid war, spanning back to 2017, saw players face eight colossal Titan ships that threatened entire star systems. These Titans, first appearing in 2022, were the culmination of a narrative arc stretching back to the original Elite game of 1984, revealing the Thargoids as a formidable ancient enemy of humanity.

Player reactions to the war's conclusion are mixed. While some appreciate the challenge and excitement of the past battles, others are eager to return to exploration, colonization, and the recently updated Powerplay system.