EVE Online News

On Wednesday, 8 December we welcomed EVE Japan with sakura-inspired fireworks.

On Saturday, 12 December Join us for a conversation with members of the Japanese EVE community to welcome new arrivals.

Our participants include:
- Apakamuy, NACHO Alliance,
- Dexsar, Caladrius Alliance
- Katana Masen, C8N8O16 Corporation
- Osat Bartlett, Japanese EVE Wikipedia administrator
- Takuya Gogiko, solo PVPer and streamer


Our hosts for this event are:
- Rist Ozuwara, Siege Green.
- CCP Antiquarian

Capsuleers are invited to attend the discussion and submit questions in Japanese in stream chat.

The broadcast will be streamed live on twitch.tv/ccp and Youtube Live in Japanese.

11:30 UTC on 12 December

Festive Capsuleers,

The holiday season is coming to EVE Online, so it's time to get together, and keep your weapons warm in the coming storm. Introducing the Winter Nexus, this year's furious fusion of festivities include the travelling winter-themed Volatile Ice Storms which feature Wightstorm sites, plus the 13 Days of Nexus login event, Chilling Spree, Yoiul Festival-themed Abyssal Proving Grounds, and - if you can believe it - even more, until 5 January!

[h2]Volatile Ice Storms[/h2]
Exclusive to the Winter Nexus holiday season, Volatile Ice Storms will appear and travel between systems in High, Low, and Null Security space, bringing specific environmental effects and content. With this seasonal weather come the Wightstorm combat sites, hacking sites, and ice mining sites.

Rewards include valuable Overseers' Effects, hundreds of festive ship SKINs, limited-time Cerebral Accelerators, rare faction modules, and blueprints for the new Rapture pirate implant set.

The Wightstorm Fleet has been drawn from the vast reserves of Sansha's Nation to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the appearance of Metaliminal Volatile Ice Storms across New Eden, and the strength of these fleets will depend on which part of space they are encountered in.

[h2]13 Days of Nexus[/h2]
From 11:00 UTC on 10 December to 11:00 UTC on 5 January, you can log in to EVE Online daily and get free rewards as part of the 13 Days of Nexus event!

Rewards for Alpha pilots include many of the gorgeous Aurora Universalis ship SKINs, Ice Storm Filaments, Quafe Zero, 80,000 Skill Points, fireworks and snowball crates, plus Stormchaser character apparel. Omega pilots get all of the Alpha rewards plus more Aurora Universalis SKINs, a whopping 250,000 Skill Points, a Cerebral Accelerator, more Filaments, and more Stormchaser apparel!

Remember, you must log in on at least 13 days of the event to claim all the rewards, but those days need not be consecutive.

[h2]Yoiul Festival YC122 - Daily Challenges[/h2]
There's a lot going on in the Winter Nexus and you'll be able to complete daily seasonal challenges as part of the Yoiul Festival for even more Aurora Universalis SKINs and Cerebral Accelerators. Available from 11:00 UTC on 10 December until 11:00 UTC on 5 January, each daily challenge you complete will earn you points towards more rewards!



[h2]Chilling Spree, Trinkets, and Yoiul Clones[/h2]
The Chilling Spree returns this year with a mischievous twist. From 12 to 24 December, downtime to downtime, you will receive daily challenges involving the lobbing of snowballs at various NPCs. The reward for completing each day's challenge will be a unique Trinket that is only available for that day, so make sure you do not miss out!

The Trinkets are connected to Yoiul Clones, who are based on old spacer tales and superstitions of clone blanks coming to life and wreaking havoc aboard ships. InterBus, the largest passenger transport service in New Eden, has issued a series of animated safety displays featuring these Yoiul Clones warning passengers and crew alike against hazards, carelessness, and waste.

Also as part of the Chilling Spree, you will be able to get 5,000 Skill Points a day for hitting other Capsuleers with snowballs between 10 December and 5 January, downtime to downtime. Don't forget to log in daily, since you'll be getting snowballs as part of the 13 Days of Nexus login event!

[h2]Ice Storm Filaments[/h2]
Since the Volatile Ice Storms will be travelling between systems in known space across New Eden, there will also be special Ice Storm Filaments that will transport Capsuleers directly to systems which are being affected by the storms! You can get Ice Storm Filaments from the 13 Days of Nexus daily login event, and also as drops from the Volatile Ice Storm sites.

[h2]Abyssal Proving Grounds[/h2]
There will also be two special holiday-themed Abyssal Proving Grounds events happening during the Winter Nexus. The first event will be a team free-for-all where four teams of two Capsuleers will do combat in Tech 1 Destroyers from 18 - 22 December. The second event will feature a 3v3 format with T1 Frigates running from 1 - 5 January.



[h2]New Yoiul Star SKINs[/h2]
The Yoiul Star SKIN also makes a return this winter and is extended to the Brutix, Buzzard, Deimos, Hel, Minokawa, Providence, Retribution, and Typhoon hulls. Light your lucky star and grab this SKIN for your fleet, and watch the charge on the SKIN grow into a star once more on 25 December!

Celebratory Capsuleers,

To celebrate the release of Japanese localization for the EVE Online client on 8 December, you can get the brand new and exciting Zakura Starter Packs featuring Omega, PLEX, Skill Points, specially-designed Zakura Shumyu SKINs and Zakura Zakitsu apparel, Multiple Pilot Training Certificate and more! The packs can only be purchased once per account, and only until 11:00 UTC on 26 January 2021.

The Zakura cherry trees and their blossoms have become a part of Caldari symbolism dating back to the formation of the first corporations on Caldari Prime. The Caldari gave the name 'Zakura' to these blossoming trees, with "zaku" meaning to burst open or blossom in the Caldari language.



[h2]Galactic Zakura - Starter Pack[/h2]
The Galactic Zakura - Starter Pack is perfect for new and experienced players alike, with 90 days of Omega giving you unlimited access to EVE's best ships and skills. Coupled with a Multiple Pilot Training Certificate that allows you to train skills simultaneously on an additional character within the same account, Omega's double training speed and infinite skill queue will propel you towards your goals at faster-than-light speed!

You'll also have 1100 PLEX to sell in-game for millions of ISK, which you can use to buy ships and modules, or you can spend your PLEX in the New Eden Store. The pack also contains 250,000 Skill Points to help you boost your skill training towards piloting better craft, wielding better weapons more effectively and more. In addition, the Expert Cerebral Accelerator will provide even faster skill training for a limited time, helping you to achieve other training goals once you've injected your Skill Points.

The Galactic Zakura - Starter Pack also contains the stunning specially-created Zakura Shumyu ship SKIN for the Caracal, Gnosis, Maller, Stabber, and Vexor, as well as the Men's and Women's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit, giving you excellent customization options for your fleet and characters!

The full contents of this pack are as follows:
• 90 days Omega
• Multiple Pilot Training Certificate
• 1100 PLEX
• Expert Cerebral Accelerator
• Caracal Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Gnosis Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Maller Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Stabber Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Vexor Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Men's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit
• Women's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit
• 250,000 Skill Points



[h2]Solar Zakura - Starter Pack[/h2]
Get your unique space adventure off to successful start in New Eden with the Solar Zakura - Starter Pack, with 30 days of Omega giving you unlimited access to the best ships and skills that EVE has to offer. Coupled with a Multiple Pilot Training Certificate that allows you to train skills simultaneously on an additional character within the same account, Omega's double training speed and infinite skill queue will allow you to specialize in any area that you desire!

You can sell the 500 PLEX from this pack in-game for millions of ISK, perfect for buying advanced ships and modules, or you can spend it in the New Eden Store. The pack also contains Standard Cerebral Accelerator that provides even faster skill training for a limited time.

The Solar Zakura - Starter Pack also contains the stunning specially-created Zakura Shumyu ship SKIN for the Catalyst, Coercer, Cormorant, and Thrasher, as well as the Men's and Women's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit, again, providing excellent fleet and character customization options!

The full contents of this pack are as follows:
• 30 Days Omega
• Multiple Pilot Training Certificate
• 500 PLEX
• Standard Cerebral Accelerator
• Catalyst Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Coercer Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Cormorant Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Thrasher Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Men's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit
• Women's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit



[h2]Lunar Zakura - Starter Pack[/h2]
The Lunar Zakura - Starter Pack will give new Capsuleers an opportunity to burst onto the New Eden scene with 7 days of Omega and 10 PLEX, giving you access to the best ships and skills in the game, while also allowing you to sell your PLEX for millions of ISK on the in-game market which you can then spend on ships, weapons, and equipment!

This pack also offers a gorgeous customization option for the Incursus and Merlin with the specially-created Zakura Shumyu ship SKIN!

The full contents of this pack are as follows:
• 7 Days of Omega
• 10 PLEX
• Men's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit
• Women's Zakura Zakitsu Exploration Suit
• Incursus Zakura Shumyu SKIN
• Merlin Zakura Shumyu SKIN

Buy Zakura Starter Packs now!

Dear Capsuleers,

Full localization for the EVE Online client in the Japanese language is now live! It's a momentous occasion for all of New Eden, but especially for the dedicated and passionate Japanese EVE Online community.

This project has been the result of a successful cooperation between CCP, the Japanese EVE-playing community, and our experienced partners.

This is just the beginning as we will be constantly looking to improve and enhance the experience for our Japanese players, and for all of the languages we support with EVE Online.

There will be a New Eden welcome for the Japanese community with an official launch celebration. Join us on CCPTV for a sakura-inspired fireworks celebration today at 12:00 UTC. CCPTV will be providing streamed coverage throughout portions of the day, and again on 12 December at 11:30 UTC with a conversation between leaders of the Japanese EVE community. Come and hear about the exciting activities and opportunities in the EVE Japan community!



To celebrate the release of Japanese localization for the EVE Online client, you can get the brand new and exciting Zakura Starter Packs featuring Omega, PLEX, Skill Points, Zakura Shumyu SKINs and Zakura Zakitsu apparel that have been specially-designed to celebrate Japanese Capsuleers, Multiple Pilot Training Certificates and more! These packs can only be purchased once per account, and only until 11:00 UTC on 26 January.

In addition, the Zakura Shumyu SKIN will also be available for the Apocalypse, Golem, Kronos, Megathron, Paladin, Raven, Tempest, and Vargur in EVE Online's New Eden Store until 11:00 UTC on 26 January! As well as being available individually, you can also buy them in the Battleship Zakura and Marauder Zakura SKIN bundles in the New Eden Store, saving 15% on each.

Different thinking Capsuleers

Today CCP is excited to unveil work on a native macOS EVE Online client is underway.

The native macOS client will enable native support for macOS Big Sur and Apple's powerful graphics processing framework, Metal. The move to Metal ensures the best visual experience for players on macOS, along with significant optimizations and performance improvements compared to the existing client.

The first public test of the native macOS client is expected in Q1 2021. More details about the public testing and how to participate will be published in the new year.