On April 8, 2025, Elite Dangerous welcomed a significant update featuring the introduction of the striking new ship, the Gutamaya Corsair. This sleek vessel is available in two unique pre-designed models for players to acquire, mirroring the promotional strategies often seen in the automotive industry. Frontier Developments has even launched a dedicated website to showcase the Corsair, enhancing its appeal.
As a standout title in the realm of space exploration games, Elite Dangerous continues to captivate players especially those who relish sandbox-style gameplay. In addition to the Gutamaya Corsair’s debut, the latest update is packed with numerous bug fixes and improvements detailed in the Issue Tracker.
Discover the Gutamaya Corsair in the Latest Elite Dangerous Update
The Gutamaya Corsair is officially available for purchase, a highlight of this recent update that shares its name with the ship. This marks the first new ship release of the year, further expanding the game’s already diverse fleet.
Designed as a medium multi-role vessel, the Gutamaya Corsair is seen as a potential successor to the Imperial Clipper. With advanced Size 7 thrusters, this ship boasts exceptional handling at varying speeds, making it a standout among medium ships in the game.
Players can add the Gutamaya Corsair to their fleet at two price tiers:
- Gutamaya Corsair Standard: 16,520 ARX
- Gutamaya Corsair Stellar: 33,000 ARX
For a deeper dive into the ship’s specifications, as well as opportunities for customization, visit the official game website.
Specifications for the Gutamaya Corsair
- Multi-Crew Seats: 1+
- Landing Pad Requirement: Medium
- Top Speed: 288 M/S
- Boost Speed: 366 M/S
- FSD Range (Laden): 12.04 LY
- FSD Range (Unladen): 13.58 LY
- Shields: 264
- Armor: 486
- Mass: 265 T
- Cargo Capacity: 48 T
- Height: 16 M
- Width: 69.4 M
- Length: 86.8 M
This latest update also focuses on resolving numerous bugs, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players can review specific issues along with their IDs in the complete patch notes. Here’s a glimpse of some key fixes:
- Mandalay and Type-8 max boost speed no longer affected by engine pip level – Issue ID: 67198
- Corrections made for construction sites in multiple languages not displaying correctly – Issue ID: 72916
- Resolved issues with core asteroid mining equipment not functioning – Issue ID: 72134
- Fixed non-functional mining tutorial lasers – Issue ID: 72203
- Addressed a LOD issue with Krait Mk II Polarity paint job – Issue ID: 71544
- Corrected color inconsistencies in Cobra Mk III’s Rattler Blue paint job – Issue ID: 71617
- Powerplay decal will now display based on in-game Power Rank confirmation – Issue ID: 70634
- Adjustments made to Squadron Paintjobs – Issue ID: 70887
Additionally, the Brewer Corporation has successfully adjusted the orbit of Lantern Light in Lalande 25224, eliminating the need for players to navigate docking with extreme caution.
This extensive update is available now, along with the eagerly anticipated Gutamaya Corsair ship. Dive into the virtual cosmos and explore all the new features!