EVE Vanguard
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Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
Betawatch: Stars Reach hits early access stumbles and Guild Wars 3 outlines its Kodan details
This week's Betawatch covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, with developer Raph Koster apologizing for initial issues. Guild Wars 3 has also detailed its playable Kodan, while City of Heroes and Stormforge have received updates. The roundup includes news on numerous other MMOs in various testing phases, including Aero Tales Online, Elder Scrolls Online, and Aloft.
EVE Frontier preps a new ship and new features, EVE Vanguard talks about concept art
EVE Frontier is preparing a new patch that will introduce the Reiver ship, increased ship management capabilities, a deployable sentry turret, and a new 'desync' status effect. Separately, EVE Vanguard is discussing concept art, with a senior artist detailing their work on skins for deployable items and weapons, though their inclusion in the game is not guaranteed.
Fenris Creations recaps EVE Online and EVE Vanguard’s Operation Avalon, hires Icelandic politician for ‘AI alignment’
Fenris Creations, formerly CCP Games, has released a recap of the recent Operation Avalon event, which integrated EVE Online and EVE Vanguard players. The company also announced the hiring of former Icelandic Minister Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir as Senior Director, AI Partnerships, to lead initiatives for EVE Frontier, focusing on AI research and collaboration.
Betawatch: Stars Reach sets course for early access, EverQuest Legends successfully launches
Stars Reach has announced its paid early access will begin on August 18th, while EverQuest Legends has officially launched. The article also provides updates on Guild Wars 3's music, Cinder City's pre-alpha testing, and Reaper Actual's free weekend, alongside a comprehensive list of games currently in various stages of testing and early access.
This is my 3rd time playing EVE Online's upcoming extraction shooter little brother, and it finally feels like it's coming together—all without the ambitious crossover features it was made for
EVE Vanguard, an upcoming extraction shooter from Fenris Creations, is showing significant improvement and is shaping up to be a compelling standalone experience, even without its planned EVE Online integration. The game offers immediate action, satisfying gunplay, and emergent player behavior, reminiscent of titles like Tarkov. Developers are aiming for a self-sustaining narrative powered by EVE's player corporations, with director Scott Davis emphasizing a caretaker role similar to EVE Online's lead designers.
Betawatch: Palworld’s launch, EverQuest Legends’ monetization
This week's Betawatch covers the official launch of Palworld and ongoing discussions surrounding the monetization strategies of EverQuest Legends and Aion 2. The article also highlights various games in different testing phases, including EVE Vanguard's open alpha and updates for titles like Scars of Honor and Bitcraft.
Evening Reading - July 8, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game updates and news items, including the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review, EVE Vanguard's alpha playtest, and the upcoming shutdown of Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis. It also touches on Apple's chip testing and a new deal with Broadcom, mentions Obsidian Entertainment's potential pivot to a Fallout game, and highlights community creations in Minecraft. Additionally, it notes John Oliver's appearance on General Hospital and the announcement of the first four teams in the Women's Pro Baseball League.
Here’s how EVE Online gamers can participate in their part of the EVE Vanguard Operation Avalon event
EVE Online players can participate in the Operation Avalon event from July 7-20, earning rewards by fighting, hacking, and salvaging through sites in New Eden. This event ties into the concurrent EVE Vanguard open alpha, allowing players to support their chosen empire and earn exclusive items by recovering intelligence related to Project Nemesis.
EVE Vanguard: Operation Avalon update launches the game's first alpha playtest
EVE Vanguard has launched its Operation Avalon update, marking the start of its first alpha playtest available for free on PC. This update introduces overhauled weapons and gunplay, orbital bombardments, a deeper looting system, and a new map called Lost Convoy. The playtest runs until July 20, 2026, and can be accessed via Steam or the EVE Launcher for existing EVE Online accounts.
EVE Vanguard Reinvented Its Gameplay With Some Notes from Battlefield 6 | Hands-On Preview
EVE Vanguard's Operation Avalon is an extraction shooter where players collect resources on a planet, aiming to extract before being eliminated by other players or NPC enemies. The gameplay loop focuses on high risk for high rewards, without a closing circle or victory royale mechanic.
EVE Vanguard Alpha Testing
Fenris Creations has announced Operation Avalon, a limited-time Alpha playtest for EVE Vanguard, their upcoming extraction shooter. EVE Vanguard is connected to the ruthless space MMORPG, EVE Online.
EVE Vanguard has begun its Operation Avalon open alpha, and yes you’re invited to try it
EVE Vanguard has launched its Operation Avalon open alpha, inviting players to test CCP Games' extraction MMOFPS. This phase aims to refine the game into a more cohesive vision, with features like the Lost Convoy map, updated gunplay, and persistent progression. The alpha runs until July 20th and is accessible via the EVE launcher or Steam.
EVE Vanguard’s First Alpha Playtest, Operation Avalon, Deploys Today on Steam and the EVE Launcher
Fenris Creations has launched Operation Avalon, the first Alpha playtest for EVE Vanguard, an extraction-adventure FPS connected to EVE Online. Available for free on Steam and the EVE Launcher until July 20, this playtest introduces a new map, overhauled gunplay, expanded enemies, and a deeper risk-reward system. The playtest aims to refine the core experience and move towards a persistent 24/7 Alpha later this year.
EVE Online studio Fenris follows through on yearslong promise to make its in-house game engine fully open source
Fenris Creations, the studio behind EVE Online, has fully open-sourced its in-house Carbon Engine, making its repositories available on GitHub. This move fulfills a long-standing promise and contrasts with the industry trend towards proprietary engines like Unreal Engine. The engine powers EVE Online and EVE Frontier, while Fenris's new FPS project, EVE Vanguard, uses Unreal Engine.
EVE Vanguard’s devs discuss the design of the shooter’s semi-futuristic weapons
Developers for EVE Vanguard discussed the design of the game's semi-futuristic weapons, focusing on how different in-game empires influence their aesthetic. The conversation covered familiar archetypes, new rifles and sidearms, and the potential for cross-faction attachments.
Interview: Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson on the future of AI in EVE Online
Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson discusses the company's rebranding from CCP Games, its independence from Pearl Abyss, and a new collaboration with Google DeepMind. The interview explores the future of AI in EVE Online, its potential impact on game design, player experience, and internal development processes, as well as updates on EVE Frontier and EVE Vanguard.
EVE Vanguard's Operation Avalon is 'reaching to the stars' for its upcoming playtest
CCP Games Executive Producer Snorri Arnason stated that EVE Vanguard's upcoming Operation Avalon playtest, scheduled for July 2026, is 'reaching to the stars' and that the team has found an identity they are proud to share. The playtest aims to solidify the game's direction.
Morning Previews
EVE Vanguard, an extraction shooter spinoff of EVE Online, will allow players to salvage destroyed ships and sell the parts back to their original owners. The article also briefly mentions Lego Batman.
Extraction shooter spinoff EVE Vanguard will let you salvage ships destroyed in EVE Online, then flog the parts back to their owners
EVE Vanguard, a first-person shooter spinoff of EVE Online, is preparing for its first alpha playtest, Operation Avalon, from July 7th-20th. The game will feature an economic bridge to EVE Online, allowing players to salvage parts from destroyed player ships in Vanguard and sell them back in the MMO. Vanguard will also serve as the ground warfare component for EVE Online's upcoming Military Campaigns.
