Since the release of the Rhino vehicle update, Elite Dangerous players have encountered a persistent bug affecting on-foot cosmetics, especially helmets from the exoskeleton set. Instead of displaying the correct helmet models, the game shows incorrect ones, disrupting player customization and immersion. This issue has been widely reported on the Elite Dangerous subreddit and remains unresolved, frustrating players who purchased these cosmetics with real money. The bug impacts the visual experience for commanders exploring on foot as of September 2026.
- Bug mainly affects exoskeleton helmets.
- Issue reported since Rhino vehicle update.