EVE Vanguard
News, coverage and analysis tracking EVE Vanguard across the outlets.- Here’s how EVE Online gamers can participate in their part of the EVE Vanguard Operation Avalon eventEVE 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 playtestEVE 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 PreviewEVE 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 Online studio Fenris follows through on yearslong promise to make its in-house game engine fully open sourceFenris 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 weaponsDevelopers 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 OnlineFenris 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 playtestCCP 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 PreviewsEVE 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 ownersEVE 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.- MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of WarThis 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 Vanguard’s Alpha Playtest: Operation Avalon, Launching July 7 | Console CreaturesFenris Creations announced the first alpha playtest for EVE Vanguard, titled "Operation Avalon," running from July 7-20, 2026. This extraction-adventure FPS, connected to EVE Online, will feature rebuilt combat, new enemies, weapons, and an expanded risk-and-extraction loop. The playtest will be available via Steam and the EVE Launcher, with the full game releasing into Alpha in November 2026 on PC.- EVE Fanfest 2026: EVE Vanguard opens Steam signups for Operation Avalon alpha testEVE Vanguard, a new first-person shooter from Fenris Creations, has opened signups for its Operation Avalon alpha test on Steam, running from July 7th to 20th. This alpha will showcase the game's lore and core extraction shooter gameplay loop, with plans for future integration with the sci-fi MMO EVE Online.
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 Vanguard Alpha Playtest Operation Avalon announced for July 2026EVE Vanguard has announced its next playtest, Operation Avalon, scheduled for July 2026. This playtest will introduce foundational improvements to combat, enemies, weaponry, and the extraction loop.
- EVE Vanguard Playtest SignupsFenris Creations has announced signups for an alpha test of EVE Vanguard, its upcoming multiplayer shooter set in the EVE universe. The test, codenamed Operation Avalon, will allow players to experience the new game mode.
EVE FanFest 2026: EVE Vanguard Is Getting A Brand-New Overhaul Update & Alpha Playtest WindowEVE Vanguard, a spinoff of EVE Online, is receiving a major overhaul with the 'Operation Avalon' update, which includes revamped combat, new enemies, and an expanded risk-and-extraction loop. An alpha playtest for Operation Avalon is scheduled from July 7th to July 20th, with the full alpha release planned for November 2026. This update aims to lay the groundwork for integration with EVE Online.
"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 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.
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.