Elite: Dangerous has received a massive free content update today titled Powerplay.

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Powerplay is the third content update for Elite: Dangerous, and according to developers Frontier, it's the largest one yet. A trailer for Powerplay can be viewed is below-it showis off the strategy-focused improvements.

Players will be able to pledge allegiance to numerous galactic factions, taking on special objectives to advance their cause. Gamers are rewarded with valuable perks, reputation bonuses and unique equipment for their allegiance as they defend their territory and conquer human space. Every action taken in Powerplay will have a direct and visible impact on the balance of galactic power for all players.

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Here's a rundown of the specific features coming to Elite: Dangerous in Powerplay:

- An enhanced mission system with new objectives and new ways to play.

- Three new ships: the Lakon Diamondback Scout, Lakon Diamondback Explorer and the Imperial Courier.

- Drones for cargo collection, fuel trading and prospecting.

- A new illustrated GalNet newsfeed, accessible directly in players' ship UI.

- High and low intensity mining sites, adding risk to mining and increasing potential rewards.

- New minable commodities.

- An updated bounty system.

- Upgraded UI and animated emblems for ranking up.

- Numerous other improvements to gameplay and performance.

Clearly there will be plenty more to do, as well as general upgrades to the gameplay and performance--and it's all for the unbeatable price of free. Elite: Dangerous is available now for PC and Mac, and is coming to Xbox One in late 2015.