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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.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
EVE Online brings PLEX For Good charity platform back… for good
EVE Online has permanently reintroduced its PLEX For Good charity initiative, allowing players to donate the in-game currency PLEX to charitable organizations. Initially, players can choose to support Players vs. Cancer or Icelandic Search and Rescue, with plans to expand partnerships with more charities in the future. The program converts the real-world monetary value of donated PLEX to support these causes.
Crimson Desert Studio Pearl Abyss Sells Eve Online Dev CCP for $120m
Pearl Abyss, the studio behind Crimson Desert and Black Desert Online, has sold Eve Online developer CCP Games for approximately $120 million to CCP CEO Hilma Patterson in a management buyout. The sale aims to improve Pearl Abyss's financial structure and management efficiency, though future collaboration between the two companies is possible. Crimson Desert has been a significant success for Pearl Abyss, selling five million copies.
Pearl Abyss to sell EVE Online studio CCP Games back to its management for 177.132bn Korean won
Pearl Abyss is selling EVE Online's developer, CCP Games, back to its management for 177.132 billion Korean won. CCP Games CEO Hilmar Petursson will lead the management group regaining ownership of the Icelandic studio.
EVE Online dev pays out $80,000 to mod contest winners for its experimental survival MMO
CCP 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.
Pearl Abyss has finally sold EVE Online studio CCP Games… to CCP Games’ own management
Pearl Abyss has sold EVE Online developer CCP Games back to its management team for $120 million USD. The sale comes almost a year after initial rumors and marks a strategic shift for Pearl Abyss, which acquired CCP Games in 2018 for $180 million. Despite EVE Online's strong performance, CCP Games' history of failed ventures led to the decision to divest.
Empires of EVE author has launched the Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history book
Andrew Groen, author of the Empires of EVE books, has launched a Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history book, "The Archive: Epics of Virtual History." The book aims to preserve the cultural history of virtual worlds by documenting significant events and moments within games like EVE Online, World of Warcraft, and Runescape. The Kickstarter has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
The Daily Grind: Have you ever lied about yourself in MMORPGs?
This article discusses the prevalence of players lying about their identities in MMORPGs, drawing on personal anecdotes from the early days of the genre to the present. The author expresses a desire for more genuine interactions, citing EVE Online as an example where such deception diminished the experience.
EVE Vanguard explains its testing methodology, feedback, and preparations for alpha
CCP Games discussed the testing methodology for EVE Vanguard, detailing its VIP test and the transition to an alpha state. The developers emphasized the importance of player feedback, particularly from former DUST 514 fans, and outlined plans to integrate features like weapon fitting to enhance the EVE Online shooter experience.
EVE Online prepares for its May Fanfest, EVE Frontier crowns a Hackathon king
CCP 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.
Best Science Fiction Games To Explore In 2026
This article highlights some of the best science fiction games available to play, featuring a mix of well-known franchises and underrated titles. It covers games like Starfield, Doom (2016), No Man's Sky, Cyberpunk 2077, and the BioShock series, detailing their developers, release dates, and platforms.
The MOP Up: Thousands of EVE Online players continue their epic war
The ongoing war in EVE Online saw over 4,500 pilots engaged in a battle over an Imperium Keepstar, with other fights occurring in surrounding systems. This week's MMO news roundup also includes updates on The Elder Scrolls Online's Night Market factions, Ultima Online's roadmap roundtable, and new content for Wartales and Torchlight Infinite.
The Daily Grind: What do you think about EVE Online’s planned PvE zone?
EVE Online is planning to introduce a fully safe Player vs. Environment starting zone, a move that has surprised many given the game's long history of open PvP. This discussion explores whether this pragmatic addition is a step towards improving player retention or a concession that deviates from the game's core identity.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
EVE Online talks up its upcoming Fanfest event and summarizes the Clash at Atioth
CCP Games is hyping its upcoming EVE Fanfest event, detailing activities like a lava tunnel tour and keynotes. The convention will also feature a 'builder village' showcasing blockchain-based applications within EVE Frontier. Additionally, the developers provided a summary of recent in-game events, including the start of a new inter-corp war at Atioth.
After 23 years, CCP is about to do the unthinkable: add a non-PvP zone to EVE Online
CCP Games is introducing a new non-PvP zone called Exordium to EVE Online in an upcoming expansion. This systemic change aims to reduce player anxiety and better introduce new players to the game's mechanics and opportunities. The developer believes this will benefit the entire EVE Online community by increasing the player base.
EVE Online devs announce new starting area Exordium, set to roll out through Fanfest 2026
CCP Games announced Exordium, a new starting area for EVE Online designed to provide a low-risk learning environment for new players. This update will be rolled out in phases, with the full implementation expected by Fanfest 2026.
EVE Online Adding a New Player Experience
CCP announced that EVE Online will receive a new player experience called Exordium this summer. This update aims to address the notoriously steep learning curve for new players in the space-based MMORPG.
EVE Online announces a fully PvP-free starting region for new players arriving this summer
EVE Online is introducing a new PvP-free starting region called Exordium this summer to improve the new player experience. This region will serve as a central hub for new arrivals, offering starter systems and career agents. Additionally, CCP Games reported over 6,400 permanent bans in March, urging players to enable two-factor authentication.