Elite: Dangerous gest a release date

Elite: Dangerous has been a title that has drawn a lot of attention since it was first announced. We even had a chance to preview the beta. Well, now bigger news - in that Elite: Dangerous has a release date.

Here is the press release:

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) has announced via their community newsletter that Elite: Dangerous will release for personal computer on December 16, 2014.

The game is currently available for pre-order, as the exclusive 'Elite: Dangerous Mercenary Edition', which includes the full game, an additional Eagle fighter, ship liveries, Day One decal and other digital goodies for £35.00 ($50, €40). Pre-orders receive a £4.99 discount on the final release price of £39.99 ($59.99, €49.99).
 
Players who pre-order the Mercenary Pack can upgrade to immediate Beta access at any time for £15.
 
All backers who have purchased Beta access or higher will receive the Mercenary Pack – including the final game – upon release.

Article by Nick