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CCP Games rebrands as Fenris Creations following sale from Pearl Abyss
CCP Games, the developer of Eve Online, has rebranded as Fenris Creations following its $120 million sale from Pearl Abyss. As part of the transition, Fenris Creations has formed a research partnership with Google DeepMind, which also acquired a minority stake in the studio. The partnership will focus on advancing AI research using Eve Online as a testbed.
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.
EVE Online developer CCP Games rebrands to Fenris Creations
CCP Games, the developer behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations. This name change signifies the studio reclaiming ownership of its brand and reverts to the original name under which the studio was founded.
Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models
Google has acquired a stake in CCP Games, the developer of the space-based RPG Eve Online. This investment will allow Google's DeepMind AI research division to study player behavior within the game to train its artificial intelligence models.
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.
10 Best sci-fi RPGs to play in 2026
This list highlights the top 10 science fiction RPGs to play, focusing on strong world-building and classic sci-fi themes. Games like Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Cyberpunk 2077, and Starfield are featured for their immersive narratives and futuristic settings.
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.
EA boasts record year thanks to Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC
Electronic Arts reported record net bookings of $8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, driven by the successful launches of Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC 26. Despite the record financial performance, the company also conducted layoffs affecting Battlefield developers. EA is currently undergoing a pending acquisition by an investor consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
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.
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.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 564: Evercold or everwarmer?
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 564 covers recent MMORPG news, including Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion announcement for 2027, Guild Wars Reforged receiving a mobile port, and Aion 2's westward release window. Other topics include new MMOs from Nexon, Palia's upcoming mount expansion, SWTOR's future updates, LOTRO's housing, Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, and the sale of EVE Online back to CCP Games.
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.
