EVE Online: Cradle of War
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EVE Online’s Cradle of War Rewrites the New‑Player Experience With Exordium
EVE Online's upcoming expansion, Cradle of War, launching June 9, 2026, introduces Exordium, a new starter system designed to improve the new-player experience with progressive complexity. Game Design Director Greg Hennessey and Senior Game Designer Josh Bayer discuss how Exordium, Military Campaigns, and new ships aim to onboard players more effectively and integrate them into the game's sandbox and larger conflicts.
EVE Online Creator Director sees Cradle of War as fertile ground to bring in new players
CCP Games announced the upcoming Cradle of War expansion for EVE Online at Fanfest 2026, featuring the new Exordium starting zone. The team has been developing this expansion for over a decade, aiming to attract new players to the MMORPG.
EVE Online: Cradle of War launches June 9 on PC and brings a new player onboarding system with it
Fenris 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.
MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers major announcements from EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion and Star Citizen's alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike. Guild Wars 2 launched The Only Way update, while Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMORPG fate remains uncertain. NCsoft and Pearl Abyss reported strong financial quarters, and various other MMOs like Farever, EverQuest Legends, and Subnautica 2 were discussed.
Fenris Creations Unveils EVE Online: Cradle of War Expansion, Launching June 9, 2026
Fenris 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.
Prepare for EVE Online's Next Expansion, Cradle of War
EVE 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.
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.
