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For so many of us, I reckon EVE Online remains a distant curiosity: "oh it's the space spreadsheet game where cold-blooded operators are always Enron-ing each other." And you know what? God bless the corporate samurai of EVE Online, it'll never not rule when they pull off another Heist of the Century amidst a supernova or alien invasion...
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The recent Uprising expansion introduced a massive overhaul to Factional Warfare, including the new Frontlines system. With the war heating up, progress for the various factions can now be monitored through the Frontlines – New Eden War Report page which displays kills, warzone control, and more. 

Everyone knows that the best part of EVE is winning- and for those who like to keep track of how they’re doing, Factional Warfare leaderboards are being introduced to the Frontlines page which will display a list of the top contributors to the war effort overall and for each faction. If you’re logged in, it will also show you how you compare! 



The leaderboards will be split up by kills and Victory Points, to give players who aren’t as interested in direct PvP the opportunity to have their contributions recognized as well.  

Check out the leaderboards to see who’s topping the charts this week, and join the war to get your face on there too! 

Calling all capsuleers,

This year’s Fanfest is poised to be an unforgettable celebration of the game and its players, making it a must-attend for anyone passionate about EVE Online. Some of the spectacular events of this year’s festival are now being announced, starting with European Space Agency (ESA) senior advisor for Science & Exploration Mark McCaughrean’s guest lecture on the James Webb Space Telescope and Daði Freyr’s musical performance at the Party at the Top of the World.

Space can be a solitary place, with its vast distances and empty voids. This makes companionship all the more precious and important, and it’s no secret that the EVE community is the heart and soul of New Eden. Which is why it’s always a special time when players get together in Iceland for Fanfest, and this year’s celebration is extra special, as we celebrate 20 years of EVE.

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[h2]DAÐI FREYR HEADLINES PARTY AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD[/h2]
Daði Freyr is the headlining performer at EVE Fanfest 2023's Party At The Top Of The World, where he and his band will raise the roof at Laugardalshöll Arena. Ever the life of any party, Daði Freyr has become a sensation in Iceland and abroad, producing dance hits such as “Think About Things” and “10 years” and representing Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest twice in a row, in 2020 and 2021. With a unique blend of pop, electronic and rock music, Daði Freyr's performances are always high-energy, engaging and full of surprises. He is well known for his captivating stage presence and his ability to connect with his audience. He returns to Iceland at the end of his European tour to perform for you at Fanfest.
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The Party at the Top of the World is the cherry on top of the festival experience, and has been an essential part of EVE Fanfest since its first edition in 2004. Fans of EVE Online and music enthusiasts alike will not want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see Daði perform live at the Party At The Top Of The World, on September 23.

Click here for more information on Daði Freyr. [h2]GUEST SPEAKER: MARK MCCAUGHREAN FROM ESA[/h2]
Professor Mark McCaughrean is a renowned astrophysicist and the headlining guest speaker at EVE Fanfest 2023. He is a senior advisor for science and exploration at the European Space Agency (ESA) and has had a long and distinguished career in the field of space research. He has been involved in many of the most ambitious space missions of the last three decades, including the James Webb Space Telescope.

In his talk at Fanfest 2023, Mark will be sharing his insights and expertise on the James Webb Space Telescope, which is set to be the successor of the Hubble Space Telescope. The technological marvel will allow scientists to study the earliest galaxies, stars, and planets to form after the Big Bang, as well as the origins of life on Earth. Mark will be discussing the latest developments, and the scientific discoveries that can be made with the telescope. It will be a unique opportunity for EVE players and space enthusiasts to learn more about this revolutionary telescope and the exciting possibilities it holds for our understanding of the universe.
[h2]EXTRA EVENTS[/h2]
The fun doesn’t stop there, of course. Besides the official program, there are plenty of side activities for attendants to participate in, in and around Reykjavik. Fanfest favorites, like the Pub Crawl, Golden Circle tour with Devs and the Sisters of EVE Tour for non-playing travel companions return, and amazing, new additions are introduced, such as a Northern Lights Tour and the Wonders of West Iceland, with EVE Devs. Some of these extra events are free to attend, while others require tickets. Several of the ticketed events have now gone on sale already, so there’s no need to delay the planning of fun!

The events already on sale are:

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  Golden Circle tour with EVE Devs – Wednesday 20 September (9:00-17:00)
  
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  FlyOver Iceland with EVE Devs – Thursday 21 September (14:00-15:00)
  
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  EVE Fanfest Reykjavik City Tour - Thursday 21 September (16:00-17:00)
  
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  Charity Dinner at CCP headquarters – Thursday 21 September (18:00-21:00)
  
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  Sisters of EVE Tour for non-EVE-playing travel companions (spouses and friends) – Friday 22 September (8:00-18:00)
  
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  Pub Crawl (including access to the post Pub Crawl party) – Gourmet Edition – Friday 22 September (18:00-21:00)
  
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  Pub Crawl (provides access to the post Pub Crawl party) – Friday 22 September (19:30-22:00)
  

New at EVE Fanfest 2023:

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  Wonders of West Iceland with Perla and EVE Devs – Wednesday 20 September (8:00-18:00)
  
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  Northern Lights Midnight Tour with EVE Devs and science communicator, author, TV, and radio personality Sævar Helgi Bragason – Thursday 21 September (22:00-02:00)
  

Please note that times are subject to change. Ticket holders will receive confirmation of final times, and further details, via email. We reserve the right to cancel or combine tours if sufficient participation is not reached. In this event we will do our best to communicate any changes no later than three weeks prior to the event. Note that tickets are limited, and many events are expected to sell out, so get your tickets today!

Skilful capsuleers,

Now is the time to accelerate and focus your skill training, with a pair of Boost Bundle deals exclusively available in the EVE Store.

Head to the EVE Store between now and 14 Feb, and you’ll find the Expert Boost Bundle available with 25% off the regular price. Containing 1,500,000 Skill Points and an Expert Cerebral Accelerator that grants pilots +10 to all attributes for 10 days, letting you get even more out of your newly acquired SP.

Also available until 14 Feb is the new time-limited Basic Boost Bundle. Containing 500,000 Skill Points, a Standard Cerebral Accelerator that grants a +4 increase to all attributes for 4 days, and 10 Daily Alpha Injectors. Daily Alpha Injectors each provide 50,000 Skill Points. Use Alpha Injectors to top up on critical skills as you journey through New Eden in pursuit of your goals.

The Basic Boost Bundle won't be around for long, so make sure to pick up yours before 14 Feb!

Achieve more in EVE!

Greetings capsuleers,

Strategy, knowledge, and preparedness are vital to succeed in the harsh competitive world of New Eden. For many playstyles in EVE, access to and understanding of data can spell the difference between victory and defeat.EVE has been referred to as spreadsheets in space, and there will soon be even better opportunities to excel at the game (see what we did there?).

Data extraction from the game is about to become easier than ever before with a new EVE Online Microsoft Excel add-in, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, which will allow players to log in and pull in-game data directly into spreadsheets. This can be both generic New Eden data as well as character-based stats, such as wallet balance, recent market orders and asset information. The ability to easily work with these figures in any number of ways will even the playing field in data driven warfare and democratize intelligence gathering, without requiring coding knowledge.





The development of the Excel add-in will in no way affect the maintenance and development of the ESI, but rather leverages the existing API for data gathering. We have been greatly inspired by the many useful tools that our players have developed using the ESI. This add-in is not meant to replace these great, player developed third party tools, but should serve as an additional option for users, with a lower barrier of entry in terms of coding knowledge.

[h2]APPLY FOR THE CLOSED BETA[/h2]
Currently, the Excel add-in is still in development, and we are ready to accept a number of testers into a closed beta. The official release date of the add-in has not been finalized, and there is plenty of work still to be done, so now it is time for ambitious capsuleers to join the co-development. We encourage all data enthusiasts, spreadsheet warriors and anyone passionate about space and Excel to apply. We are looking for a variety of playstyles and experiences but also just those that are as excited about this as we are!

As this is a closed beta, not every applicant can be granted access to the test, and players will be selected to reflect a broad spectrum of capsuleers. This is to ensure that we get feedback reflecting the widest selection of users. There is no set end date for the beta yet, and more users may be added as the process goes on, so even if you are not selected in the initial phase, don’t give up hope.

This beta process will be conducted in English only.

Apply for the beta today!