Players using the Nomad vehicle in Elite Dangerous have reported a teleportation bug that disrupts planetary exploration during exobiology missions. When disembarking the Nomad to collect bacterium samples, some commanders are automatically teleported back to about 2,000 meters altitude, preventing further descent or lateral movement on the planet's surface. This issue does not affect players while in their mothership, suggesting a specific problem with the Nomad's interaction with planetary environments. The bug restricts surface sample collection and exploration, impacting mission progress and player experience as of August 2026.
- Teleportation occurs upon disembarking Nomad on planet surface.
- Issue does not affect mothership planetary navigation.