Elite Dangerous accused of becoming pay-to-win with introduction of new ship

This week, Elite Dangerous – the multiplayer space sim from Frontier Developments – has been met with a spate of negative reviews on Steam, resulting in a recent average rating of ‘Mixed’.

This is all in reaction to the introduction of a new ship known as the Python Mk II. This ship is described as a “sleek” medium class vessel, with a focus on powerful combat. It also promises a smoother ride thanks to its advanced Supercruise Overcharge capabilities.

So, why the upset? Well, it is because the developer has essentially put this new ship behind a paywall for a few months. “The Python Mk II is available in shipyards for all Odyssey owners on PC from 7 August or you can unlock early access today via the ARX store!” reads the update post.

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