Elite Dangerous Update 18.02 Patch Notes

Elite Dangerous update 18.02 (Odyssey) patch notes details are now available for PC players. According to the Elite Dangerous patch notes details, the latest update introduces new Rating C Frame Shift Drive modules with Super Cruise Overcharge functionality. Apart from this, Elite Dangerous patch 18.02 also includes several bug fixes and adjustments.

Previously, a big Elite Dangerous update 16 added the Scorpion, Multi Limpet Controller Modules, and much more. Recently, a hotfix was also released. Unfortunately, some players are experiencing issues with the game. Today’s Elite Dangerous update 18.02 will fix a few of these issues.

Elite Dangerous Update 18.02 Patch Notes – April 10, 2024

SUPER CRUISE OVERCHARGE:

New Rating C Frame Shift Drive modules will be available. They can be found at a number of Outfitting services, especially in more technologically advanced markets, and these will introduce a new functionality: Super Cruise Overcharge.

ISSUE TRACKER:

Fixed being unable to add an experimental effect to pre-engineered 5A FSD modules (Issue ID 63452)
Fixed mission icon not displaying on commodity markets for Delivery missions (Issue ID 63464)
Added support for hardware with up to 128 buttons that is registered as an input device (Issue ID 1763)
Fixed Reboot/Restore missions sending players to an already online settlement (Issue ID 57596)
- Known Issue: We are aware of issues with the revenant variant of this mission spawning and are currently investigating

THARGOID TITANS

Adjustments to Titan threat calculation which resulted in the torus move not behaving correctly in solo instances.
Fixed exposed text strings for Thargoid Spire Collect & Sabotage missions when viewing mission info in cockpit panels.
Adjusted Titan turrets projectiles so they should no longer appear to “lag”.
Fixed Caustic Sink Launcher HUD indicator not filling up when viewed in Gunner role whilst in multicrew.
Minor fixes to Night Vision whilst in Titans’ inner clouds whilst in multicrew.
Performance improvements during multiplayer scenarios when the transition into meltdown happens after the core has been destroyed for the final heart.
Fixed “FSD Failure, Drop Imminent” being spammed for multicrew passengers when dropping into Titan instances.
Updated Brazilian (Portuguese) translation for Titan Drive Component to be more reflective of the item.
Fixed backface culling on the target schematic for the Launch Tube Membrane Residue on Titans.
Fixed instances of abrupt lighting change on the Titan Core when dealing damage to it. Titan discos are hereby cancelled.

THARGOID SHIPS/VEHICLES

Fixed instances of Thargoid Scout behavior being incorrect when vents were being blocked.
Fixed target UI flickering when scanning a Scythe then targeting the Scythe’s drones.
Fixed the COVAS line “Repair Limpet Failed” being triggered incorrectly when a nearby AI ship launches a drone at another AI ship.

TITAN DECALS

Fixed the Titan Destroyed decals having flipped orientation on certain ships.
Minor graphical fixes for Titan Destroyed decals.
Fixed text for Titan Destroyed decals.

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