Players engaged in Elite Dangerous Powerplay have encountered a mission availability problem linked to sectors entering a reinforcement state. This status prevents key mission objectives, such as collecting black boxes, from appearing at stations or settlements, effectively graying out or disabling mission options. Commanders relying on these missions for progression or faction influence may find themselves unable to complete tasks, stalling their Powerplay activities. The issue was reported on June 16, 2026, via the Commander network community, prompting calls for clarification or fixes from developers.
- Mission objectives like black box collection unavailable in reinforced sectors
- Powerplay mission options appear grayed out or marked unavailable