A commander reported a troubling bug during an on-foot mission in Elite Dangerous where scanning a guard NPC triggered an immediate hostile response, resulting in the player's death. This was unusual as the player had previously scanned multiple guards without incident. The incident suggests a potential mission or NPC behavior glitch that can abruptly end missions and hinder player progress. Ground missions now carry a heightened risk of unexpected aggression, urging commanders to exercise caution when interacting with NPCs on foot. This report from August 2026 highlights ongoing challenges in the game's on-foot gameplay.
- Scanning a guard NPC triggered lethal hostility unexpectedly.
- Bug impacts mission completion and player progression.