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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.

A highly popular Abyssal Proving Grounds event has returned for another round! Make sure you have your Proving Filaments ready, either from Abyssal Deadspace loot drops or from the in-game market.

You can engage in 1v1 Cruiser competitive matches until 11:00 UTC on 8 December. Permitted hulls for this round are as follows:

• Arbitrator
  
• Blackbird
  
• Bellicose
  
• Caracal
  
• Celestis
  
• Maller
  
• Moa
  
• Omen
  
• Rupture
  
• Stabber
  
• Thorax
  
• Vexor
  

Limitations for this round include no pirate implants and modules are limited to meta level 5 and below.

Don’t forget, you can keep track of Capsuleer performance and prowess in this event using the leaderboards.

Savvy Capsuleers,

The 48 hour Cyber Monday sale is now live, meaning you can save 15% on the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Packs until 11:00 UTC on 2 December!

Take New Eden by storm with the Platinum Pack, featuring enough Omega, PLEX and Skill Points to reach for the stars! You can also make a statement and blast onto the scene with the Gold Pack, boasting its own impressive haul of Omega, PLEX and Skill Points!

The Silver Pack will afford you a meteoric start in EVE with double training speed, Skill Points, PLEX and a customized look, while the Bronze Pack is perfect for a strong start in EVE, with a training boost, PLEX to spend, and customization options!

BUY NOW