Is Elite Dangerous co-op?

Yes, Elite Dangerous supports co-op.

Does Elite Dangerous have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Elite Dangerous.

How many people play Elite Dangerous?

About 4,845 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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Is Elite Dangerous multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Elite Dangerous is a space ships game released in 2015, 77% positive on Steam (100,024 reviews), with 4,845 playing right now. $5.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooVehicle combat · Space ships

Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown…

Steam tags: Space Sim, Space, Open World, Exploration, Sci-fi, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Elite Dangerous co-op?: Yes, Elite Dangerous supports co-op.
Does Elite Dangerous have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Elite Dangerous.
How many people play Elite Dangerous?: About 4,845 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; updated 2026-09-08. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.