A recent report from the Elite Dangerous community highlights ongoing issues with the Powerplay 2.0 system, particularly around undermining mechanics and merit rewards. One player mined 200 tons of platinum and sold it in a hostile enemy system under their faction's control but received no undermining merits. Although the in-game tug of war interface showed opposing power's undermining activity, the merit system's lack of clarity has led to player frustration. This confusion may impact player engagement and the competitive balance between factions, prompting calls for a system rework or clearer explanations.
- Player mined and sold platinum in enemy system but earned no merits.
- In-game interface shows undermining but merit rewards remain unclear.