The First Footfall system is a brand new system introduced with Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. It's an accolade that recognizes the first steps taken on a planet.
Will I be able to disembark on every planet I can land on?
Odyssey will allow players for the first time to disembark their ships and SRVs and explore the galaxy on foot. The ability to disembark however is subject to the survivability of the environment, with temperature and gravity both playing a part in the length of time you can survive. In extreme conditions the ability to disembark will be blocked completely.
Is First Footfall available to be claimed for every planet?
Planets and moons in human occupied systems, along with particular bodies of historical significance will have First Footfall already claimed.
How quickly will First Footfall accolades be claimed?
Your achievement will be displayed alongside the names of those who first discovered and landed on the planet, which you can find in the system map.
Is there a limit to the number of places I can get feet first on in a set amount of time?
We won’t be imposing any limits here but it will be naturally limited by the speed at which you can travel between planets.
Can First Footfall achievements be disputed?
In the same way we monitor ‘firsts’ in the live game today our anti-cheat team will be monitoring the system and will not hesitate to revoke First Footfall if obtained by illegitimate means.
Are there new discoveries (Wrecks etc.) that I can get the First Footfall for?
First Footfall is recognized and recorded at a planetary level and not for individual points of interest.
If I change my name will the First Footfall change with it?
Similarly to records of other achievements First Footfall is treated as a historical record and will be recorded with the Commander’s name at the time of exploration – this will not change with any name changes.
What happens if two people land first at the same time?
The control to disembark is for an individual commander and there will always be someone first down the ladder, this accolade will not be shared between commanders.