Players who own Elite Dangerous but prefer the standalone client outside of Steam or Epic Games Store report significant difficulties downloading and installing the game. A community post from July 2026 highlights issues such as greyed-out purchase buttons on the official Frontier store and a confusing download flow that complicates access. This distribution friction may hinder new or returning players who do not use major platforms, potentially impacting player retention and community growth. The problem underscores the need for clearer, more accessible download options for standalone users.
- Standalone client download links are hard to find or inaccessible.
- Official Frontier store shows greyed-out buy buttons despite ownership.