Elite Dangerous gets giant fleet carriers in December Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Elite Dangerous gets giant fleet carriers in December Starry starry flight. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 6 Jul 2019 46 comments Elite Dangerous is getting fleet carriers in December, Frontier has announced. The developer unveiled the enormous spaceships in a teaser video, below. That's it for fleet carriers for now - expect more in the near future, Frontier said. Meanwhile, in September, Elite Dangerous gets a new starting experience, called In Ship. This gets newcomers going in Elite right from the cockpit of a commander's first ship, a loaned Sidewinder. There are clearer instructions and guidance during the beginning of the game. Training includes basic flight controls and scanning, supercruise and navigation, a combat exercise around a megaship and, finally, a hyperspace jump and dock at a starport. All of the training will include voiceover. "We believe this will lead to a more engaging way to learn the basics and help commanders understand the tools they have at their disposal to become fully-fledged pilots," Frontier said. The new In Ship starting experience includes some target practise. Also in September, Frontier Points will be reworked and rebranded as Arx across all platforms (previously on PC players bought cosmetics directly from the Frontier Store with real-world money, whereas console players had to buy Frontier Points first). This virtual currency, which can be bought with real-world money as well as obtained through gameplay, is used to buy cosmetics such as paint jobs, ship kits and bobbleheads. From September you'll buy cosmetic items with Arx. "As always with our optional additional purchases, Arx can only be used to buy cosmetic Game Extras and will not be used to introduce and acquire pay-to-win purchases," Frontier stressed. "We won't ask commanders to change how they play, simply being an active player and engaging with the game is all that's required." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store