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Celebratory Capsuleers,

As EVE approaches this remarkable milestone, we wanted to reflect on everything that has made the last 18 years so special, the millions of moments which make up the incredible stories EVE players have been creating together for nearly two decades.

There are already plenty of well-known tales which will pass down in legend. The steel nerve of the heist which stripped every asset from the once mighty Circle-of-Two; the subterfuge required to build the cluster’s first ever citadel in complete secrecy; the 14 hour savagery of Fury at FWST-8 - we’re not short of headline events. What we want from you is the things we may have missed: the moments you’ve witnessed in person which have defined your Capsuleer experience.

We’re looking for short video clips which showcase these memories so we can include them in an official 18th birthday player celebration video. These clips can be from any era of EVE Online, from any faction or activity, as long as they’re important to you - we want to capture the full spectrum of experiences from 18 years of emergent history.

Did you capture your first PvP kill, the maiden voyage of your favourite ship, or the time your corp finally sprung a trap months in the making, eradicating your mortal nemeses?

Or perhaps it’s a moment of kindness and generosity somewhere out in the void, something which kindled an ember of humanity in your heart.

[h3]Prizes[/h3]

We’ll be giving out prizes to entrants every day the contest runs, from April 26 - 30, with a panel of CCP developers giving out special prizes to the ultimate winners when the contest ends.

A selection of the best clips will also feature in our very special “18 Years of EVE Online” player celebration video, to be released once the winners have been decided.

[h3]Prizes for the winners will be:[/h3]

• 1st place: 3000 PLEX, 6M Omega, ArcTic IMT EVE Online edition watch
  
• 2nd place: 2000 PLEX, 4M Omega, EVE Collector's Edition USB Rifter
  
• 3rd place: 1000 PLEX, 2M Omega, EVE Collector's Edition USB Rifter

[h3]How to enter[/h3]

In order to submit your video for consideration:

• Post your video or link to it using the hashtag #18YearsofEVE on Twitter; Or
  
• Post your video or link to it in the comments to the competition post on our Facebook page.
  
• All entries must also be submitted in an email to [email protected] via attachment or download link along with your contact details, so we have the video in its original format.
  
• All entries must be submitted between 26th April and midnight UTC 30th April. Prize winners will be selected at random on each day of the competition, with the ultimate prizes being awarded by a panel of EVE developers. Winners will be contacted via email.

[h3]Guidelines[/h3]

The guidelines for your video entries are as follows:

• The preferred resolution is 1080p, but this isn’t compulsory.
  
• Clips should be in .MP4, .AVI, .MOV, .FLV or .WMV format.
  
• Clips can be from any year of EVE Online - the wider the range the better.
  
• Clips can be any length up to a maximum of 60 seconds.
  
• All content must be yours to submit. Any entries containing footage belonging to others will be disqualified.
  
• CCP reserves the right to use all video entries for promotional purposes.

Progress-minded Capsuleers,

Three brand new packs have been added to the EVE Store, providing pilots with a significant boost as they continue their journey deeper into EVE Online.


Each of the three packs contains Omega, PLEX, and SKINs, and have been individually tailored to either support new players, those looking to improve their PvE standing, or pilots keen to improve their PvP performance.
Already an established EVE player? You can still use the great value of the packs as a way to top up on EVE essentials, whatever your experience level.



The first new Pack is the Starter Pack, and is ideal for new players looking to take their game to the next level.
Costing just $6.99, it presents tentative Capsuleers with a highly affordable taste of the full EVE Online experience, providing seven days of Omega that can be used to double the speed at which you improve through training.
The Starter Pack also includes 10 PLEX, which can be spent in the in-game store or exchanged for market purchases, and four frigate SKINS, as well as both men’s and women’s Expeditionary Suits.
There is no better accompaniment for fledgling Capsuleers taking their first steps into the full EVE Online experience.


The Enforcer Pack, meanwhile, serves pilots looking to develop and assert their PvE skills.
At just $24.99 it includes 30 days of Omega, 110 PLEX, and – as well as four cruiser SKINs – a Core Ship Operations Expert System that upgrades EVE’s 14 essential piloting skills to level 3 for seven days.
The pack also contains Calm Abyssal Filament Crates - which can unlock dangerous and rewarding deadspace pockets - and a pair of Combat Suits.
It’s a perfect choice for those looking to make a more assertive debut in New Eden.



Finally, the $54.99 Soldier of Fortune Pack has been assembled for those looking to grow to become a more proficient, intimidating PvP pilot.
Offering remarkable value, the Soldier of Fortune Pack contains 60 days of Omega, 500 PLEX, and a generous 250,000 Skill Points, which can be applied to level up a range of player abilities, letting you customize the kind of pilot you are. Soldier of Fortune Pack owners will also gain four battlecruiser SKINs, the Core Ship Operations Expert System, and a selection of pilot apparel perfect for those looking to head into battle in style.



Additional packs are due to be added later in this year’s second Quadrant.

Looking to pick up one of the new packs already? Then head over to the New Eden Store without delay!

The time has come for new legends to be written - another reckoning in the Abyssal Proving Grounds means a chance of glory for some of the cluster’s finest PvP Capsuleers. Until 11:00 UTC on 27 April, you can engage in 2v2 battles with your Navy faction frigates.

Eligible vessels are: Caldari Navy Hookbill, Republic Fleet Firetail, Imperial Navy Slicer, Federation Navy Comet, Vigil Fleet Issue, Maulus Navy Issue, Griffin Navy Issue, and Crucifier Navy Issue.

Limitations for this round are:

• Modules limited to meta level 5 and below
  
• No pirate implants
  

As always, Proving Filaments are required for participation, collected from Abyssal Deadspace loot drops or bought from the in-game market.

Capsuleer performance can be tracked on the Proving Grounds leaderboards, so get out there and bring prestige to your name!

The old starter packs are on their way out so it’s your last chance to get great value on them before they’re gone! For the next 72 hours only, you can get 30% off in the EVE Store on the current Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum packs for a limited time, saving even more on these amazing deals.

The sale lasts from 23 to 26 April at 11:00 UTC so you need to act fast and get them before they’re gone forever!



Each pack can only be redeemed once per account, though purchasing current packs will not lock you out from the new packs soon to be revealed.

Buy now!

Pioneering Capsuleers,

Project Discovery, the groundbreaking citizen science project and mini-game found within EVE Online, has been nominated for Best Public Service, Activism, and Social Impact Game in the 25th Annual Webby Awards. You can vote now and help EVE Online - Project Discovery win this top honor!

Since June 2020, Project Discovery participants have contributed to a major real-life scientific program that aims to understand the immune system’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In partnership with teams at McGill University, BC Cancer and front-line COVID-19 clinicians such as Dr Andrea Cossarizza (Professor of Immunology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia School of Medicine in Italy), players have been marking cell populations on graphs which help scientists further understand how COVID-19 specifically affects blood cells. With over 115 million submissions made in the past year, players have helped to produce data that would not exist without the efforts of EVE’s dedicated global community.

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, the Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.

As a nominee, CCP Games is also eligible to win a Webby People’s Voice Award, which is voted online by fans across the globe. From now until 6 May, EVE Online fans can cast their votes at vote.webbyawards.com. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 18 May.

VOTE NOW!