Elite Dangerous players on Steam have raised concerns about the absence of Steam achievements, contrasting with the extensive trophy and achievement systems available on Xbox and PlayStation versions. Community discussions highlight that the game already tracks player stats and Codex progress on Frontier Developments' servers, suggesting that adding Steam achievements retroactively should be possible. This ongoing player feedback points to a desire for improved cross-platform feature parity and enhanced engagement on Steam. Frontier Developments has yet to address this gap publicly as of October 2026.
- Xbox and PlayStation versions have full achievement systems.
- Community notes existing player data tracking could support Steam achievements.