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The Real Beginner’s Guide to EVE Online—Advice From The Capsuleers Who Have Seen It AllThis guide offers advice for new EVE Online players from veteran players and developers, emphasizing the importance of community and not fearing failure. Fenris Creations is introducing 'Exordium,' a new starter zone launching in summer 2026, designed to be a safe, PvP-disabled area where new players can learn the game's mechanics and connect with others at a similar skill level.
EVE Frontier Introduces New Gameplay Features for Enhanced ImmersionFenris Creations is releasing the Cycle 6 update for EVE Frontier on June 25, introducing enhanced gameplay features like environmental challenges and smarter NPCs. The update will also incorporate blockchain technology with a focus on gameplay value. Director Saemundur Hermannsson highlighted the team's synergy, while Creative Director Pavel Savchuck emphasized the game's visceral survival experience.
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.
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.
Fenris Creations Unveils EVE Vanguard’s Alpha Playtest: Operation Avalon, Launching July 7 | Console CreaturesFenris Creations announced the first alpha playtest for EVE Vanguard, titled "Operation Avalon," running from July 7-20, 2026. This extraction-adventure FPS, connected to EVE Online, will feature rebuilt combat, new enemies, weapons, and an expanded risk-and-extraction loop. The playtest will be available via Steam and the EVE Launcher, with the full game releasing into Alpha in November 2026 on PC.- Fenris Creations Unveils EVE Online: Cradle of War Expansion, Launching June 9, 2026Fenris Creations has announced EVE Online: Cradle of War, an expansion for the sci-fi MMO launching June 9, 2026. The expansion introduces military campaigns to structure empire conflict, a new non-PvP starter system for new players, and eight new ships. Cradle of War is the first part of the Theatres of War saga, focusing on evolving player-driven warfare.
- EVE Frontier Enters Cycle 6: Sanctuary on June 25 Fenris Creations announced that EVE Frontier's next Founder Access update, Cycle 6: Sanctuary, will launch on June 25, 2026. This update introduces modular ship building, expanded exploration, new environmental hazards, and new enemies, alongside a full game server reset. Game Director Sæmundur Hermannsson stated that Sanctuary focuses on the core systems of building ships and surviving in an increasingly hostile galaxy.
EVE Frontier Cycle 6 Debuts June 25 with Latest UpdatesFenris Creations will release the Sanctuary update for its space survival game EVE Frontier on June 25, marking the start of Cycle 6. This update introduces modular ships, dynamic enemies, new environmental hazards, and enhanced exploration features like dormant gates. The update aims to increase player agency in a dangerous and evolving universe, with a full player progress reset for the new cycle.- EVE Fanfest 2026: EVE Vanguard opens Steam signups for Operation Avalon alpha testEVE Vanguard, a new first-person shooter from Fenris Creations, has opened signups for its Operation Avalon alpha test on Steam, running from July 7th to 20th. This alpha will showcase the game's lore and core extraction shooter gameplay loop, with plans for future integration with the sci-fi MMO EVE Online.
- EVE Vanguard Playtest SignupsFenris Creations has announced signups for an alpha test of EVE Vanguard, its upcoming multiplayer shooter set in the EVE universe. The test, codenamed Operation Avalon, will allow players to experience the new game mode.
- EVE Online Cradle of War Expansion announced for June 2026Fenris Creations has announced the 'Cradle of War' expansion for the MMORPG EVE Online, set to launch in June 2026. This expansion marks the beginning of a three-part series focused on expanding combat and warfare within the game's universe.
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 Frontier's Cycle 6 "Pushes Deeper Into The Unknown" On June 25Fenris Creations announced that EVE Frontier's next major update, Cycle 6 "Sanctuary," will launch on June 25, 2026, for PC. This update introduces a server-wide refresh, modular ship customization, new environmental hazards, Dormant Gates for accessing new star systems, and challenging Feral enemies. The changes aim to enhance the core survival experience and give players more agency in a dangerous galaxy.
Prepare for EVE Online's Next Expansion, Cradle of WarEVE Online's next expansion, Cradle of War, is set to launch on June 9, introducing the Military Campaign system as part of the three-part Theatres of War saga. This expansion will also feature new ships, a non-PvP starter system for new players, and Epic Arc Missions. The Military Campaign system allows players to influence the ongoing empire warfare, with the future of the conflict determined by their actions.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.