Identify which problem you actually have
- At the launcher/client selector, record whether the installed client says Legacy or Live and whether the launcher is Epic.
- Confirm the Frontier account used to sign in; do not post your FID publicly (it is an account-support identifier).
- Check the current Frontier account/version reference for base-game and Odyssey entitlement limits on the target client.
- If you are an Epic user served Legacy but want Live, use the specific migration link from Frontier's Commander Guide rather than a console-copy tool.
- Do not submit the one-time console-to-PC migration form to solve a client-version selection issue.
References: Frontier Support: Elite Dangerous Commander Guide · Frontier Support: Versions, memberships and account limits
Route by symptom
| What you see | Likely route to verify | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Epic launcher starts Legacy, but you want Live | Use Frontier's Epic Legacy-to-Live migration service listed in Commander Guide | Deleting local save files first |
| Wrong Commander/account appears | Check Frontier account, FID and launcher login | Assuming client migration merges profiles |
| Odyssey feature missing | Check exact account/edition entitlement | Expecting a client migration to grant a license |
| Moving console CMDR to PC | Use the separate one-time console-to-PC copy process | Confusing it with Epic Legacy-to-Live |
| Multiple PC Commanders needed | Frontier says separate Frontier account/license path | Trying to create a second CMDR on one account |
References: Frontier Support: Elite Dangerous Commander Guide · Frontier Support: Versions, memberships and account limits
Check the client before changing saved data
A client/environment selection issue and missing character data are different problems. Keep the installed files and account state unchanged until the current Frontier instructions identify the correct portal.
- Reopen Frontier's current Commander Guide and follow the live Legacy-to-Live link if your case matches its Epic-specific description.
- Wait for the portal's completion/confirmation before launching the client again.
- Verify the environment and Commander in the game; if account or content is still missing, contact Frontier with platform, launcher and client label.
- Treat Frontier forum/Reddit posts as version-scoped player reports, not official account decisions.
References: Frontier Support: Elite Dangerous Commander Guide · Elite Dangerous player discussions
Before you play
- I recorded Epic/Steam/Frontier launcher and exact client label.
- I separated Legacy-to-Live migration from console CMDR copy.
- I checked Frontier account and relevant license entitlement.
- I kept FID and account identifiers private.
- I did not delete saves or reinstall before using the matched support route.
Frequently asked questions
Does Legacy-to-Live create a second copy of my console CMDR?
No. Frontier lists Epic Legacy-to-Live as a client migration path; console-to-PC copy is a distinct process.
Will migration give me Odyssey?
No. Check Frontier's current account/edition limits; client migration is not a purchase entitlement.
Can GamerWin change my Frontier client?
No. The tool only formats information you enter and does not access the launcher or account.
Sources & revision notes
Editorial revision: November 6, 2026; not a gameplay test date. The reference notes identify source limits and version differences.
- Frontier Support: Elite Dangerous Commander Guide (Official)
Frontier's November 2, 2026 Commander Guide covers Legacy-to-Live migration for Epic users and separate-account requirements for a second PC Commander. Client, expansion license and FID details are account-specific; use the current portal.
- Frontier Support: Versions, memberships and account limits (Official)
Frontier's account reference covers client/expansion and platform limitations. It should be checked alongside the migration article; a commander copy is not a shared, synchronized cross-save.
- Elite Dangerous player discussions (Community)
External community reports can refer to Legacy, Live, Odyssey or different launcher entitlements. Identify the client and platform; do not post account email, FID publicly or support credentials.
November 6, 2026: first publication based on Frontier Support; no client or Commander was migrated.
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