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EVE Online's The Capsuleer Edda Promises Digital Eternity—All They Need is Your Blood
Fenris 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.
The Most Interesting Game Out There Just Got Easier To Start Playing
The 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 Playing
The 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.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 565: Happily Farever after
The 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.
MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP Games
CCP 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.
Fenris Creations CEO admits association of 'CCP' with China was causing trouble
Hilmar 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.
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CCP 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 effect
This 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.
"I'm not going to fight the Chinese Communist Party" – Why Eve Online firm CCP Games rebranded to Fenris Creations
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and completed a management buyout from its former owner, Pearl Abyss. CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson cited strategic divergence and the need to avoid political issues associated with the 'CCP' name as reasons for the change. The company also announced a research partnership with Google's DeepMind division and outlined future plans for its Eve Online universe, including Eve Frontier and Eve Vanguard.
EVE Online marks its annual Capsuleer Day and 23rd anniversary, EVE Frontier puts forth a new patch
EVE Online is celebrating its 23rd anniversary with the in-game event Capsuleer Day, offering login rewards, challenges, and unique items until June 2nd. The developers also discussed the rebranding of CCP Games to Fenris Creations and upcoming Fanfest. Separately, EVE Frontier released a patch introducing active scanning and new signature types.
The Daily Grind: Are you enthused about CCP Games’ ownership pivot and rebrand?
CCP Games has rebranded as Fenris Creations and is returning to partial self-ownership, a move that has not inspired confidence due to the company's past struggles and a recent Google AI investment that was glossed over. The article questions whether fans of EVE Online are enthusiastic about this change or foresee negative outcomes.
CCP Games rebrands as Fenris Creations following sale from Pearl Abyss
CCP Games, the developer of Eve Online, has rebranded as Fenris Creations following its $120 million sale from Pearl Abyss. As part of the transition, Fenris Creations has formed a research partnership with Google DeepMind, which also acquired a minority stake in the studio. The partnership will focus on advancing AI research using Eve Online as a testbed.
EVE Online developer goes independent as Fenris Creations, partners up with Google DeepMind
CCP Games, now operating as Fenris Creations, has announced its independence and a new partnership with Google DeepMind. Fenris Creations will continue to develop EVE Online, EVE Vanguard, and EVE Frontier, with no layoffs planned. Google DeepMind will utilize an offline version of EVE Online to advance AI research in areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning, and has taken a minority stake in Fenris Creations.
EVE Online developer CCP Games rebrands to Fenris Creations
CCP Games, the developer behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations. This name change signifies the studio reclaiming ownership of its brand and reverts to the original name under which the studio was founded.
CCP Games is no more: EVE Online studio changes its name as it goes independent and enters an AI research partnership…
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and parted ways with Pearl Abyss for $120 million, entering an AI research partnership with Google DeepMind. The studio will continue developing EVE Online and its related titles with unchanged leadership and plans. The partnership aims to explore new gameplay experiences using AI and advance research in areas like long-horizon planning within the EVE Online universe.
EVE Online’s Developer Is Rebranding as Fenris Creations in a New Independent Chapter
CCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and returned to independent operation after parting ways with Pearl Abyss. The company announced that this transition will not involve any layoffs. Fenris Creations has also partnered with Google DeepMind to advance research in complex systems using EVE Online's environments.
CCP Rebranded Fenris Creations
CCP, 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.
EVE Online will be used to help train Google DeepMind's AI tech, as company take a minority stake in the former CCP Games
CCP Games, now operating as Fenris Creations, has entered a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance AI development using an offline version of EVE Online. Google has also taken a minority stake in the studio. This collaboration aims to explore areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning within the complex, player-driven universe of EVE Online.
‘EVE continues’: EVE Online’s CCP Games rebrands as Fenris Creations, partners with Google DeepMind
CCP Games, the developer behind EVE Online, has been sold by Pearl Abyss back to its own executive management and rebranded as Fenris Creations. The company also announced a new research partnership with Google DeepMind focused on artificial intelligence in complex game systems. Despite the ownership change and rebrand, CCP Games stated that its leadership, creative direction, and development plans for EVE Online and its related projects remain unchanged.
EVE Online studio CCP Games goes independent as Fenris Creations
CCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has been sold by Pearl Abyss to its management team for $120 million and rebranded as Fenris Creations. The studio will operate independently, with CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson assuring no layoffs. Fenris Creations has also partnered with Google DeepMind for AI research using EVE Online as a testbed.
