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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.
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.
Crimson Desert speedrun champ rolls credits over 50 hours faster than average, modestly calls it a "good run," but thinks the massive open world game can be beaten even faster
A speedrunner known as harpo669 has set a new world record for Crimson Desert, completing the game in 11 hours, 26 minutes, and 14 seconds. This time is over 50 hours faster than the average player and significantly quicker than other speedrunners. The player believes the game can be beaten even faster, despite some criticism regarding the final boss encounter.
Eve Online Developer CCP Games Rebrands to Fenris Creations
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and partnered with Google DeepMind to explore AI-driven gameplay experiences in its persistent live games, including Eve Online. The company, which recently underwent a management buyout from Pearl Abyss, will continue its day-to-day operations unchanged with a focus on long-running virtual worlds and strategic decision-making.
Le studio derrière EVE Online redevient indépendant, se renomme Fenris Creations et noue un partenariat de recherche avec Google DeepMind
CCP Games has transitioned into an independent entity named Fenris Creations, following a $120 million transaction with Pearl Abyss. Fenris Creations has also formed a strategic research partnership with Google DeepMind to explore AI advancements using EVE Online as a testbed. The company, which also develops EVE Vanguard and EVE Frontier, reported strong financial results for 2025 and will maintain its current team and locations.
I found 200 Crude Gold Bars in a single spot in Crimson Desert, which amounts to 1,500 silver for only ten minutes of…
This guide details how players can find approximately 200 Crude Gold Bars in the Harpy Nest location within Crimson Desert's Pailune region. Selling these bars to a specific merchant in Vellua can yield around 1,500 silver, making exploration more lucrative. The article also suggests that these items may respawn and mentions another potential loot spot in the Vault of Vengeance.
EVE Online studio CCP Games turns independent and rebrands as Fenris Creations
CCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has become an independent studio and rebranded as Fenris Creations after its management team purchased it back from Pearl Abyss for $120 million. The company will operate autonomously, focusing on its strategy and creative direction for persistent live games. Fenris Creations also announced a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance AI in complex systems, using EVE Online as a study environment.
Studio Behind EVE Online Goes Independent, Rebrands as Fenris Creations, Enters Research Partnership with Google DeepMind
The company formerly known as CCP Games has rebranded as Fenris Creations and is now an independent entity following its acquisition from Pearl Abyss for $120 million. Fenris Creations has also entered a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance AI research using EVE Online as a testbed. The transition involves no restructuring or layoffs, with studios in Reykjavík, London, and Shanghai remaining operational.
CCP Games rebrands to Fenris Creations following split from Pearl Abyss
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations following its split from former parent company Pearl Abyss, in a transaction valued at $120 million USD. The studio also announced a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance artificial intelligence in complex systems, using EVE Online as a testbed. Fenris Creations will continue to operate independently with its existing leadership and development plans for EVE Online and upcoming titles.
Pearl Abyss Selling CCP
Pearl 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion actor Neil Newbon is also in Crimson Desert, which he calls "really impressive" and says players "just have to deal with" choice overload
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Crimson Desert's protagonist Kliff and a contributor to Baldur's Gate 3, described Crimson Desert as "really impressive" and noted the abundance of choices available to players. He believes players will simply have to "deal with" the potential for choice overload due to the vast amount of activities and playstyles offered.
Pearl Abyss sells CCP back to its CEO for less than half what it paid, plus $20 million in crypto
Pearl Abyss has sold EVE Online developer CCP Games back to its CEO, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, for $100 million in cash and $20 million in tokens. This sale comes eight years after Pearl Abyss acquired CCP Games for a significantly higher amount. The decision was made after exploring growth strategies, with Pearl Abyss citing shifts in the global gaming environment and company priorities.
CCP Games Secures $120 Million for Independent Management Buyout
CCP Games has achieved independent management status after CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson led a $120 million buyout from Pearl Abyss, funded by $100 million in cash and $20 million in EVE Frontier tokens. This move follows significant financial losses for CCP Games under Pearl Abyss's ownership, prompting a strategic divestment by the latter to focus on other projects like Crimson Desert.
How to tame the Iron Eagle in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to tame the Iron Eagle in Crimson Desert, a mechanical bird that requires rare metals like Platinum or Mercury. Players must locate the Hawkstone Ruins, gather specific crafting materials like Gold Bars, Brimstone, and Holy Water to create Platinum, and then interact with a puzzle at the ruins around 5 AM to summon and feed the bird, unlocking it as a pet.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026 – Tomodachi Life rises top the top
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has claimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026. The chart features a variety of titles from major publishers like Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Electronic Arts, with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and EA Sports FC 26 also appearing in the top rankings.
