EVE Frontier
News, coverage and analysis tracking EVE Frontier across the outlets.- 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.- MMO Hype Train: Is it smart or foolish for upcoming MMOs to embrace hardcore attitudes?This article discusses the trend of upcoming MMORPGs embracing hardcore design philosophies, questioning whether this approach is wise or foolish. While some games like Embers Adrift and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have adopted more challenging mechanics, their success has been limited. The author notes the appeal of difficult games like Dark Souls but questions if there's enough demand for entire MMORPGs to be built around such a premise, especially given the inherent risks in the current market.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several members of the team share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from Forza Horizon 6 and American Truck Simulator to the unreleased game for guides, Directive 8020, and EVE Online. One writer is experiencing a retinal migraine and plans to rest, while another is trying out the puzzle game Drop Duchy on Steam Deck. The article also touches on personal anecdotes about pet care and healthcare.- EVE Frontier Cycle 6: Sanctuary announced for late June 2026EVE Frontier has announced Cycle 6: Sanctuary, set to launch in late June 2026. This update will introduce new modular ships, enhanced exploration features, and new environmental hazards to the game.
- What a Tangled Web3 We WeaveEVE Frontier has released patch notes for Founder Access version 0.5.13. The update details changes and additions to the game, with the article also touching on the broader topic of Web3.
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.
"I'm not going to fight the Chinese Communist Party" – Why Eve Online firm CCP Games rebranded to Fenris CreationsCCP 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 patchEVE 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.
EVE Online developer goes independent as Fenris Creations, partners up with Google DeepMindCCP 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.- Perfect Ten: MMOs with player-generated content that somehow didn’t require blockchainThis article discusses several MMORPGs that feature robust player-generated content systems without relying on cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Games like Final Fantasy XIV, Star Wars Galaxies, and Warframe are highlighted for their successful implementation of user-created content, demonstrating that player engagement and creativity are sufficient motivators for content creation.
Eve Online Developer CCP Games Rebrands to Fenris CreationsCCP 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 DeepMindCCP 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.- 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 AbyssCCP 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.
CCP Games Secures $120 Million for Independent Management BuyoutCCP 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.
EVE Online dev pays out $80,000 to mod contest winners for its experimental survival MMOCCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has awarded $80,000 to winners of a modding contest for its blockchain-based survival MMO, EVE Frontier. The top prize of $25,000 went to CradleOS for an in-game civilization-building tool, with other prizes awarded for features like a bounty system and a marketplace rendered as a social space. EVE Frontier is currently in early access and offers Founder Access on its website.- EVE Online prepares for its May Fanfest, EVE Frontier crowns a Hackathon kingCCP Games is preparing for its EVE Fanfest, detailing schedules for panels, livestreams, and community events starting May 14th. In related news, EVE Frontier has announced the winners of its $80,000 Hackathon contest, with CradelOS taking first place for its on-chain civilization management sim.
- CCP Games Announces Winners of $80,000 EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon CCP Games announced the winners of the EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon, an online event where over 800 participants submitted more than 120 projects. The grand prize was awarded to CradleOS, a player-led civilization management system, for its innovative use of on-chain infrastructure. The hackathon challenged participants to extend and reshape the EVE Frontier universe with tools and systems.
- The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG studios do you consider ‘mainstream’?This opinion piece questions the classification of CCP Games as a niche studio, highlighting its significant economic impact in Iceland and its role within the MMORPG genre. The author invites readers to consider which MMORPG studios they consider 'mainstream' amidst discussions about the genre's evolution and the presence of blockchain and AI technologies.