Elite Dangeorus Vanguard Patch 3 - What have they fixed??

The latest Vanguards Patch 3, released on 11 September 2025, brings big improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life tweaks to Elite Dangerous. Join me as we walk through everything that’s changed, what's been improved, and how these updates affect gameplay — especially for squadrons and players who’ve been asking for fixes.

In this video we cover:

🛠️ What Patch 3 adds: new systems for Squadrons, automatic assignment of inactive Squadron Leaders, and more.
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🔍 Key bug fixes & issues addressed: cockpit light issues, shadow flickering, Panther Clipper Mk II adjustments, and more.
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⚙️ How these changes affect Squadrons: improved user experience in Squadron Browser, Squadron Bank, and influence reports.
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🎮 Impact on gameplay: does this patch make Elite Dangerous smoother? More balanced? More fun?

💬 Community response: what players are happy about — and what they’re still hoping will get fixed.

👉 Stick around for the end, where I share my thoughts on what this update tells us about Elite Dangerous’ direction as 2025 rolls on. If you’re a longtime Commander, or new to Vanguards, you’ll want to know where things are improving.

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