Players using the Epic Games Launcher have encountered a new issue where Elite Dangerous automatically starts in VR mode even when the /novr command line argument is used to disable VR. This change prevents commanders who prefer non-VR gameplay from launching the game in their chosen mode, causing frustration and limiting accessibility. Community discussions suggest this may be due to a recent update or bug in how the Epic Launcher processes startup parameters for Elite Dangerous. Players relying on Epic Games should be aware of this behavior as of early August 2026.
- The /novr command line argument no longer disables VR on launch.
- Issue appears specific to the Epic Games Launcher version.