EVE Online News

Celebratory capsuleers!

We’re at the end of a jam-packed day here at Fanfest 2025, and the excitement is palpable. Starting early at 9:00 UTC, an electric atmosphere was already evident throughout Harpa, and we could feel the EVE community synergizing. 

This energy will grow exponentially over the next few days, and we can’t wait for what’s next. Tune in to the Live Stream throughout the weekend! 



[h2]Player presentations: Our shared stories[/h2]
Day 1 boasted a variety of fantastic presentations. Some of the highlights included EVE for everyone - a discussion on what inclusivity means, an opportunity to share personal stories, and a look at what initiatives are being taken in-game and within the community to make New Eden more welcoming for all pilots. 



Player presentations included Weaponizing EVE for Good! by long-time EVE Streamer and EVE Partner Rahne, which showcased the power of the EVE community to rally together to make a positive impact in the world, from charity fundraisers to community-driven initiatives.



Focusing in on the new members of the EVE community, UNDOCK: EVE from a New Player Perspective by EVE Partner The Boojum explored why the experiences of rookie pilots are so very valuable. Sharing his insights as a new player, he shared his thoughts on what it’s like to enter a long-established MMORPG, along with salient advice on how rookies can successfully carve out their own adventures.

[h2]Drifter Summit YC127 [/h2]
Today’s Drifter Summit took a look back at the Drifters' influence on New Eden and the events that have transpired over the last several months. Convened at the behest of the Sisters of EVE, facilitated by the Arataka Research Consortium, and represented here by Uriel Anteovnuecci and DutchGunner, the summit featured players who’ve made significant contributions to their factions during the Race for the Hives, and who were specially invited to attend this RP-lite narrative event as delegates for their chosen faction. 

[h2]Trade Hub treasures [/h2]
Diverse and wondrous things were seen in the Fanfest Trade Hub, from glorious EVE inspired original art, to Titan Forge gameplay, and fully costumed capsuleers.



[h2]The Art of War for New Eden [/h2]
Presented by Rixx Javix, one of the EVE Community’s most celebrated artists, we were immersed in the creative journey behind EVE: War for New Eden, with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the upcoming board game evolved from concept to production.



[h2]Charity dinner at CCP HQ [/h2]
Fanfest wouldn’t be complete without an inspiring opportunity to meet, greet, and eat with EVE developers and CCP’s CEO at the Gróska headquarters. Tonight’s dinner featured an evening of low-key networking with the CCP community and an exciting chance for players to engage with developers, ask questions, and exchange ideas. To top it off, proceeds from the dinner went to support Barnaspítali Hringsins, the Children’s Hospital of Iceland.

[h2]Metal mayhem at day’s end[/h2]



We’re calling it Capsuleer Carnage! As the first full day of official Fanfest 2025 programming comes to an end, capsuleers are converging for a wild night at Lemmy, Reykavík’s fave live rock music venue. Labelled a no-holds-barred, late-night bar brawl, this event features the sonic assault of CCP's very own hell-raising DJ duo, CCP duckling and CCP Rzarector. While capsuleers and CCP-ers alike bond over a shared love of metal mayhem in downtown Reykjavík, the dawn of a new day is quickly approaching. We’ll see you back at it tomorrow!

[h2]Join us from home! [/h2]
As the momentum builds for more incredible programming on days 2 & 3, tune in to the live stream to catch crucial keynotes and epic reveals, exclusive Twitch Drops, and more unforgettable moments.

Capsuleers,

The war is raging, but the biggest prizes still await. Capsuleer Day XXII: Nexus Reckoning is nearing its climax, and tomorrow, 23 April, is the final day to begin logging in and still claim the big 650,000 Skill Point haul before the event ends on 15 May.


This full-scale seasonal event is active across all space, with daily login rewards that include Tyrantbreaker SKINs, SKINR components, boosters, and more. Capsuleers can also progress through the seasonal challenge track, which includes SoCT ships, and both paths lead to valuable rewards.


To help capsuleers tackle the new activities on offer, the in-game Community Fittings have been updated to help make it accessible for all.

If you need some help getting started with Capsuleer Day activities, there are already great player guides out there to help you along:

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/EVE_Online/

TL;DR – What’s New in Capsuleer Day XXII: Nexus Reckoning

• Capsuleer Day XXII is live - the final phase of the Drifter Crisis has begun
• Activities for all playstyles in all areas of New Eden
• New Drifter wormhole combat sites:
• Labyrinth Complex – randomized multi-room PvE gauntlet
• Nexus Point – high-end site unlocked with a key from the Labyrinth Complex
• K-space exploration content with chances at Genolution implants, SKINs, and more
• Expect the unexpected on 6 May

Capsuleer Day XXII is live, and with it, the full scope of Nexus Reckoning has been revealed. The stage was set with the Race for the Hives, and now five factions – Amarr, Caldari, Minmatar, EDENCOM, and the Triglavian Collective – are embedded deep in Drifter wormhole systems. They won’t hold these systems alone. They’ll need your support to stay in the fight and push the advantage.

From empire space to wormholes, from miners to combat pilots, this is a full spectrum call to arms. And the most dangerous sites have just been uncovered.

[h2]Enter the Labyrinth Complex & Nexus Point[/h2]
Two new Drifter wormhole combat sites are active. The Labyrinth Complex is a sprawling gauntlet with shifting layouts, multiple acceleration gate destinations, a roaming Drifter battleship, and a mix of combat and non-combat challenges. Capsuleers who complete the Labyrinth Complex will earn a key to the Nexus Point, a site that pushes even Tech II battlecruisers to their limits. This is the heart of Drifter space – high risk, high reward.



[h2]Build Filaments. Jump In. Fight for Control.[/h2]
To reach those Drifter wormhole systems, capsuleers can now construct filaments to get there directly, with materials gathered from Tyranite deposit asteroid belts in k-space and Pochven. Faction-held wormholes now host unique item traders, each loyal to their occupying force. 



Fight Drifter forces and support the Amarr, Caldari, Minmatar, EDENCOM, or the Triglavian Collective to help them hold their ground in hostile space.

[h2]Faction & Officer Loot[/h2]
Combat in Drifter wormholes can lead to high-end faction and officer module drops, while updated Horizon Siege Point sites – now called Reckoning: Vigilance Point sites – bring intense PvE battles to wormholes and Pochven. Keys for these sites can be found across empire space, including hacking content from the Drifter Crisis.



[h2]Explore & Reap the Rewards[/h2]
Sleeper relic sites and Drone Manufacturing combat sites are appearing across k-space. These can reward capsuleers with Drifter-themed SKINs, SKINR components, boosters, filament blueprint copies (BPCs), and Genolution Core implants. Some BPCs allow creation of items that can modify Drifter wormhole sites themselves – creating new tactical options in the war to come.



[h2]The Eye of the Storm[/h2]
Capsuleer Day will reach its zenith on 6 May. As the occupying factions dig in, Drifter retaliation cannot be ruled out. Capsuleers are advised to reinforce, coordinate, and prepare. The seasonal award track is active, with Capsuleer Day Tyrantbreaker SKINs available through both it and daily login rewards. Log in, gear up, and stay alert.

The final phase of the Drifter Crisis has begun. What happens next is up to you.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/EVE_Online/

Brave capsuleers,

Until 14 April, you can claim five days of free Omega time to make the most of your impact in the final stand against the Drifters!

Capsuleer Day XXII, codenamed Nexus Reckoning, is almost here, and with Omega status you can claim even more great login rewards!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Simply visit the NES to claim your free Omega.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/EVE_Online/

More News:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/8500/view/508450241724287417?l=english

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/8500/view/532092240505342340?l=english

Intrepid capsuleers,

The Drifter Crisis is about to reach its breaking point, and you might be the deciding factor. Capsuleer Day XXII, codenamed Nexus Reckoning, begins on 15 April. It’s a full-scale seasonal event with daily login rewards, exciting and lucrative challenges, as well as a faction-driven war that spans wormholes, Pochven, and empire space. The turning point is almost here. It’s time to act.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]The War for the Hives Rages On [/h2]
The Race for the Hives event is over, and the five top-scoring factions are establishing a presence inside Drifter wormhole systems. Here are the results for the highest scoring factions, top contributors, and contributions over time:






These intrepid factions will not stand alone; they will rely on capsuleer support to hold ground, defend against retaliation, push deeper, and ultimately secure control of the Drifter systems.

At the start of Capsuleer Day, Drifter wormhole space will see massive overhauls, with two new combat sites revealed: the Labyrinth Complex, which will be gated to Tech II battlecruisers, and the Nexus Point, where an even greater threat lurks. The deeper you go, the higher the stakes and the greater the rewards!


Keep in mind that this is not a one-sided conflict. The Drifters are expected to retaliate, and as a last stand is mounted, pilots in all areas of New Eden will be able to do their part to influence the escalating struggle. No region will be untouched by the war, and all capsuleers can find ways to contribute.

[h2]All Playstyles Needed [/h2]
Every kind of capsuleer is needed in the Nexus Reckoning. Whether your strengths lie in combat, exploration, hacking, manufacturing, or market manipulation, there are ways to contribute – and profit. Industrialists and manufacturers will find new roles in supporting the conflict. Constructing and distributing key items will shape how the war unfolds and who comes out ahead.


The event’s seasonal reward track offers exclusive SKINs, ships, and rare items to those who complete challenges across these different activities. Content in Drifter wormholes will grant the most progress on the track, but opportunities to earn great rewards will exist in all areas of New Eden.

[h2]The Spoils of War [/h2]
Among the rewards on offer this Capsuleer Day are new Drifter-themed SKINs, SKINR design components, boosters, mutaplasmids, and maybe even SoCT ships. The new combat sites may lead to experimental officer modules, and traders in the Labyrinth Complex may offer rare Drifter faction modules and volatile boosters.

SKINs earned through the event reward track will be bound to your account, a permanent mark of your achievement. However, loot recovered from challenge sites, including SKINs, filaments, crates, and consumables, will be fully tradable, opening opportunities for economic profit and market speculation.

In parallel, a full set of daily login rewards will be up for grabs! Log in each day to earn prizes that increase in value the longer you stay engaged. The big reward for Omega clones unlocks on 6 May, just as the conflict reaches its peak. Omegas can claim both reward tracks, and upgrading mid-event unlocks all missed rewards retroactively.

[h2]Make Your Mark on Any Front [/h2]
Event content will surface through the Agency and AIR Opportunities, guiding capsuleers toward combat encounters, hacking sites, mining opportunities, and more. Some Drifter Crisis content will remain active, but will now be available outside Crisis systems. In addition, the Horizon Siege Point site will return, with some modifications, inside Pochven and wormhole space.


Capsuleers from all walks of New Eden can get involved, interfere, profit, or prey on the unprepared. PvPers looking to disrupt fleets or pick apart explorers will find rich hunting grounds, especially in wormhole space.

This is a shared battlefield. No matter where you live, you will find action in your space.

[h2]Prepare for the Final Stand [/h2]
This is the culmination of a long and escalating war, and your actions will define how it ends. The factions leading the charge into Drifter space may emerge victorious, or they may be driven out. If the Drifters win, the consequences could reach far beyond wormholes. If capsuleers succeed, they may help pave the way for factions to discover opportunities to begin research into some of the most dangerous and powerful technology in New Eden.

The last days of Nexus Reckoning will see even more dramatic events take place, playing out across empire space and inviting all capsuleers to participate. Capsuleer Day XXII ends on 15 May, and until then, every login, every combat encounter, every choice matters. This is the final phase of the Drifter Crisis, and you will make a difference. 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/EVE_Online/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1872800/EVE_Vanguard/

[h2]More News:[/h2]
Drifter Crisis
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/8500/view/532092240505342340
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/8500/view/562489816939233321
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/8500/view/499437972949565692