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CCP Games business and news from across the web.- Fenris Creations CEO on EVE Fanfest 2026, Rebranding & Google Deepmind PartnershipCCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Petursson discussed the company's rebranding to Fenris Creations, upcoming EVE Fanfest 2026, and a new partnership with Google Deepmind. The company is approaching its 30th anniversary with continued ambition.
Meet Seed, the planet-sized society simulatorSeed is a new society simulation game from Klang Games aiming to simulate an entire planet with tens of thousands of persistent, semi-autonomous inhabitants called Seedlings. Players will shape the economy, laws, and relationships, with the game leveraging generative AI for deeper interactions. The game is set to launch in early access this summer on PC, with a Steam release to follow.
Extraction shooter spinoff EVE Vanguard will let you salvage ships destroyed in EVE Online, then flog the parts back to their ownersEVE Vanguard, a first-person shooter spinoff of EVE Online, is preparing for its first alpha playtest, Operation Avalon, from July 7th-20th. The game will feature an economic bridge to EVE Online, allowing players to salvage parts from destroyed player ships in Vanguard and sell them back in the MMO. Vanguard will also serve as the ground warfare component for EVE Online's upcoming Military Campaigns.
EVE Online: Cradle of War launches June 9 on PC and brings a new player onboarding system with itFenris Creations announced that EVE Online: Cradle of War will launch on June 9 for PC, introducing a new Military Campaigns system for large-scale empire warfare and an improved onboarding experience for new players. The expansion is the first part of a three-expansion storyline arc and includes new ships and missions. This launch follows CCP Games' recent return to independence after being bought back from Pearl Abyss.
EVE Online’s Cradle of War expansion wants to make the space MMO more welcoming to new players, before killing them in galaxy-wide omniconflictThe EVE Online expansion, Cradle of War, launching June 9th, aims to improve new player onboarding with the "Exordium" safe zone, where PvP is disabled. The expansion also introduces objective-based military campaigns for each of the four major empire factions, new ships including Tech 2 Command Carriers, and an achievement system. A follow-up update in September will rebalance large fleet projection.- EVE Fanfest 2026: EVE Online’s Cradle of War expansion sets the universe on fire June 9thCCP Games announced the upcoming Cradle of War expansion for EVE Online at EVE Fanfest 2026, launching June 9th. The expansion introduces Military Campaigns allowing players to contribute to NPC faction wars through various roles, new ships including Tech 2 Command Carriers and Navy Destroyers, and finally adds achievements and titles to the game. This update aims to provide new ways for players to engage with conflicts and reshape the game world.
EVE Online's The Capsuleer Edda Promises Digital Eternity—All They Need is Your BloodFenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) is inviting EVE Online players at EVE FanFest 2026 to donate a drop of blood to be incorporated into 'The Capsuleer Edda,' a historical record intended to last for millennia. This initiative, developed with scientific input from Dr. Mark Crowther, involves extracting DNA from blood samples to create a unique ink mixture, preserving player contributions to the game's history in a manner reflecting Icelandic storytelling traditions.
EVE FanFest 2026: EVE Vanguard Is Getting A Brand-New Overhaul Update & Alpha Playtest WindowEVE Vanguard, a spinoff of EVE Online, is receiving a major overhaul with the 'Operation Avalon' update, which includes revamped combat, new enemies, and an expanded risk-and-extraction loop. An alpha playtest for Operation Avalon is scheduled from July 7th to July 20th, with the full alpha release planned for November 2026. This update aims to lay the groundwork for integration with EVE Online.
The Most Interesting Game Out There Just Got Easier To Start PlayingThe MMORPG Eve Online is launching its Cradle of War expansion on June 9, introducing a new non-PvP starter area called Exordium designed to ease new players into the game's mechanics. Developer Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) aims to provide a more guided experience for newcomers, with veteran players also able to assist in this safe zone. The expansion also includes new military campaigns, structured conflicts with clear objectives, and historical Epic Arc missions for all players.- The Most Interesting Game Out There Just Got Easier To Start PlayingThe MMORPG Eve Online is introducing the Cradle of War expansion on June 9, which features a new non-PvP starter area called Exordium designed to ease new players into the game's mechanics. This expansion, developed by Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games), also includes structured military campaigns and historical Epic Arc missions. Additionally, eight new ships and a new titles and achievements system are being added.
- Pearl Abyss Q1 2026: Black Desert and Crimson Desert push Pearl Abyss to huge revenues – without CCP GamesPearl Abyss reported significant revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by the launch of Crimson Desert and the steady performance of the Black Desert franchise. The company has shifted to an earnings letter format instead of a conference call. Pearl Abyss is also prioritizing development on DokeV and has sold CCP Games.
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 565: Happily Farever afterThe MassivelyOP Podcast episode 565 covers Guild Wars 2's new zone, EVE Online studio CCP's rebranding to Fenris Creations, and Path of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update. The hosts also discuss the early access launches of Farever, Reaper Actual, and Outbound, as well as Ultima Online emulators.
- EVE Online’s Capsuleer Edda will preserve its history in a manuscript written in actual bloodEVE Online is undertaking a unique project called Capsuleer Edda to preserve the game's history in a physical manuscript. This manuscript will be written on vellum using ink mixed with a drop of blood from contributing players, including CEO Hilmar Pétursson. The project aims for extreme durability rather than digital preservation, with opportunities for players to contribute their blood at Fanfest.
Crimson Desert increases Pearl Abyss Q1 earnings more than fivefold to $220.6mPearl Abyss reported a significant surge in Q1 operating revenue, reaching $220.6 million, primarily driven by the March launch of Crimson Desert. The game generated $179.1 million in sales, with the majority coming from North America and Europe. The company forecasts continued strong performance for Crimson Desert and plans for future platform expansion and DLC.- MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP GamesCCP Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind for AI development. This news comes amidst other MMO updates including Guild Wars 2's new zone, Conan Exiles' Enhanced version, and acquisitions like Daybreak buying Cold Iron Studios.
Crimson Desert Studio is “More Adaptable, More Malleable”: “We Can Pivot Faster Versus the AAAs”Pearl Abyss's marketing and planning director Will Powers stated that the studio behind Crimson Desert is more adaptable and can pivot faster than larger AAA companies due to its indie-like approach. He highlighted the team's real-time iteration based on player feedback and their willingness to accept new ideas, contrasting it with the brand restrictions faced by major publishers. The company also has other titles, DokeV and Plan 8, in development.
Eve Online dev breaks from Pearl Abyss and establishes "research partnership" with Google DeepMindCCP Games, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, has broken away from Pearl Abyss and entered a $120 million research partnership with Google DeepMind. The collaboration will utilize Eve Online as a testbed for AI research, focusing on areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning, with the potential to explore new gameplay experiences. This move aims to support Fenris Creations' future as an independent developer of persistent online worlds.- Evening InterviewsCCP Games, the developer behind Eve Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations after 28 years. The company's CEO stated the decision was made to distance the company from political associations, specifically mentioning the Chinese Communist Party.
- MMO Business Roundup: 2K’s layoffs, Indiana’s Roblox lawsuit, CCP’s rename, and the Tarkov effectThis MMO business roundup covers several industry developments, including layoffs at 2K Games' 31st Union studio working on Project Ethos. Indiana is suing Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns, while Escape from Tarkov's popularity is cited as a driver for the extraction shooter genre. CCP Games rebranded to Fenris Creations to avoid conflict with China, and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated Grand Theft Auto VI is being developed without crunch.
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss is really "an indie publisher with a triple-A quality game," marketing lead…Pearl Abyss marketing lead Will Powers described the company as an "indie publisher with a triple-A quality game," highlighting their adaptability compared to larger studios. While the company develops the ambitious Crimson Desert and Black Desert Online, its ownership of CCP Games and investments in other studios suggest a broader industry ambition beyond a purely indie classification.