Elite Dangerous players on Steam report significant server instability making the game largely unplayable as of October 30, 2026. Issues include overloaded servers and erratic station menu behavior, which appear linked to increased traffic from a Halloween event distributing free items. The community is also discussing whether VPN use might be affecting connectivity. These disruptions are impacting commanders’ ability to engage with the game world and raise concerns about the stability of online services during peak event periods.
- Server overload coincides with Halloween event traffic surge.
- Players report erratic station menu behavior and connectivity issues.