Players in Elite Dangerous have reported a troubling issue with mercenary coin rewards in operations. After completing certain operations like Rapid Response Hard once and earning a full bonus, subsequent runs yield fewer coins—dropping from 100 to 80 despite not hitting the weekly cap. Similar reductions appear in other operations such as Biohazard Easy, where rewards fell from 31 to 25 coins. This unexpected decrease may be a bug or unintended mechanic, potentially affecting player progression and diminishing the incentive to replay these missions. The community is watching closely as this could impact long-term engagement.
- Rapid Response Hard rewards drop from 100 to 80 coins after first completion
- Biohazard Easy rewards decrease from 31 to 25 coins on repeats