A commander recently shared a nostalgic screenshot from May 2016 featuring a planet in a system that has since become permit locked, barring access to explorers. This has sparked community discussions about Frontier Developments' gradual pace in expanding certain sectors of the Elite Dangerous galaxy. Many commanders reflect on the bittersweet reality that some locations visited early in the game's history may never be seen again due to permanent permit locks. This situation highlights how game design choices.
- Screenshot dates back to May 2016, showing early exploration.
- Permit locks now prevent returning to this system.