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EVE Online studio Fenris follows through on yearslong promise to make its in-house game engine fully open sourceFenris Creations, the studio behind EVE Online, has fully open-sourced its in-house Carbon Engine, making its repositories available on GitHub. This move fulfills a long-standing promise and contrasts with the industry trend towards proprietary engines like Unreal Engine. The engine powers EVE Online and EVE Frontier, while Fenris's new FPS project, EVE Vanguard, uses Unreal Engine.
EVE Online's survival spinoff Frontier is a hardcore space sim you can play on a gamepad that's unlike…EVE Frontier, a survival space simulator from Fenris Creations, is evolving beyond its initial blockchain-focused development into a hardcore experience playable with a gamepad. The game aims to blend EVE Online's emergent economy with exploration elements from No Man's Sky and Elite, featuring unique server-side modding and Rust-like survival mechanics. Recent hands-on previews highlight improved combat, striking art direction, and a focus on seamless interior/exterior transitions within its megastructure environments.
EVE Online’s Cradle of War Rewrites the New‑Player Experience With ExordiumEVE Online's upcoming expansion, Cradle of War, launching June 9, 2026, introduces Exordium, a new starter system designed to improve the new-player experience with progressive complexity. Game Design Director Greg Hennessey and Senior Game Designer Josh Bayer discuss how Exordium, Military Campaigns, and new ships aim to onboard players more effectively and integrate them into the game's sandbox and larger conflicts.- EVE Online: Cradle of War Next MonthCCP announced that the new expansion for the space MMORPG EVE Online, titled Cradle of War, will launch on June 9th. The expansion focuses on the game's lore and narrative.
- Fenris Creations CEO admits association of 'CCP' with China was causing troubleHilmar Veigar Petursson, CEO of Fenris Creations, acknowledged that the association of their studio's abbreviation 'CCP' with the Chinese Communist Party has caused issues. He stated that the company will not engage in a conflict with the Chinese Communist Party over the use of the acronym.
- CCP Rebranded Fenris CreationsCCP, the developer of EVE Online, has announced it will rebrand itself as Fenris Creations following its sale by Pearl Abyss back to its management. The company is shedding its former branding as part of this transition.
- Pearl Abyss Selling CCPPearl Abyss is reportedly selling its entire stake in CCP, the developer of EVE Online, which it acquired in 2018. The sale was announced by Pearl Abyss on Wednesday.
- EVE Online Adding a New Player ExperienceCCP announced that EVE Online will receive a new player experience called Exordium this summer. This update aims to address the notoriously steep learning curve for new players in the space-based MMORPG.
Games Inbox: Is Crimson Desert being underrated?This article compiles reader opinions on Crimson Desert, with some players finding it addictive and a deep sandbox simulation, while others consider it disappointing and barebones. The discussion also touches on other games like Resident Evil, Grand Theft Auto 6, and the practices of companies like Rockstar Games.- EVE Online drops an update that shakes up the Catalyst meta and starts a special election eventCCP has released a major update for EVE Online that rebalances ships to alter the meta, introduces a beacon event for carriers, and improves the Pochven region. The update also includes tweaks to force projection and launches a special Gallente Election event filled with challenges and rewards. CCP stated the update aims to strengthen ship roles, improve risk versus reward, and foster a healthier ecosystem for diverse strategies.
How useful is AI for coding?This article explores the utility of AI in game development coding, presenting both the advantages and disadvantages cited by industry professionals. While some developers find AI tools transformative for tasks like code navigation, summarization, and rapid prototyping, others express concerns about accuracy, understanding, and the potential for increased technical debt. The consensus suggests AI is a powerful supporting tool rather than a replacement for human programmers.