A recent community report on the r/EliteDangerous subreddit reveals a bug where a railgun unexpectedly fires in a shotgun pattern. The issue arises after deploying a fighter with an NPC pilot, switching control to the fighter, then returning to the main ship. Post-switch, the fighter stops responding and flies away autonomously, while the railgun's behavior changes, potentially disrupting combat tactics. This glitch affects weapon reliability and fighter AI control, posing challenges for players relying on precise firepower and coordinated fighter use.
- Bug triggers after switching control between main ship and NPC-piloted fighter.
- Railgun fires multiple projectiles in a spread rather than single shots.