Players have reported a critical bug with the Nomad vehicle in Elite Dangerous where it cannot land on flat terrain, instead bouncing uncontrollably. This issue is worsened by frequent Black Adder disconnects, and restarting the game does not fix the problem. The bug effectively disables the Nomad’s ability to collect exobiological samples, a key function for planetary exploration. The community urges Frontier Developments to prioritize a fix, as this impacts exploration missions and sample gathering activities as of October 2026.
- Nomad cannot land properly on flat ground, causing uncontrollable bouncing.
- Black Adder disconnects compound the issue, and restarts do not resolve it.