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Visionary capsuleers,

New Eden is never static, constantly in flux, and ever evolving. Every connection, every ship, and every interaction in the cluster is part of this vision: a living, breathing universe that endures forever. This is where EVE Evolved comes in. A commitment to continuous innovation and technological advancements that bring you a smoother, richer, and more immersive experience, it has already brought many significant technical improvements to EVE Online in recent years, including DirectX 12, Photon UI, and much more.

This February, we want to highlight some of the technical challenges and innovations that go into improving your experience today while laying strong foundations for tomorrow, which is the essence of EVE Evolved. These are not just updates but innovations that fuel the battles, victories, and epic stories that make the EVE Universe unlike all others.



[h2]Better Local Chat[/h2]
Communication is the lifeblood of New Eden, and now local chat is stronger than ever. With the migration to the Quasar infrastructure, capsuleers can rely on a more stable and responsive system, ensuring that no conversation or critical intel is ever lost in the void. Thank you to those who joined the recent Singularity mass test. Your efforts have strengthened the communication pipelines of New Eden.

Local chat is just the beginning, though. In the coming weeks, a number of deep dives into the technology, challenges and innovation that powers EVE Online are heading your way, including:

• It’s All About Spaceships: Spaceships are the heart and soul of EVE, and they’ve been getting the spotlight they deserve with redesigned ship info windows, ship cards in hangars and cinematic intros. An upcoming dev blog will dissect the technical challenges they imposed, and how they were solved with the ultimate goal of bringing your ships to life in ways you’ve never seen before.
  
• Quasar & SKINR: Discover how the SKINR technology empowers real-time interactions and unlocks new possibilities for fleet flights and beyond. Don’t miss the detailed dev blog and then tune into the live discussion on CCP TV on 20 February at 15:00 UTC, diving into the nitty-gritty of SKINR in Quasar and finally answering the age-old question of whether painting your ship red really does make it go faster!
  
• Empowering ESI: The EVE Swagger Interface (ESI) powers hundreds of community-made websites and applications, Killmail tracking, the Excel Add-in and more, providing capsuleers with seamless access to in-game data. Get the latest info on recent improvements and upcoming advancements, showcasing how ESI continues to enable new possibilities for pilots and developers across New Eden.
  

Furthermore, the Paragon Hub continues to evolve, and today’s updates make it easier for players in NPC corps to join player corporations, introduce the ability to randomize specific slots, and more.

[h2]The Future Unfolds[/h2]
At its heart, EVE Evolved is about you, the capsuleers. It’s about creating a universe that runs smoother, looks more immersive and beautiful, and supports your most ambitious goals. It’s the warp drive behind New Eden’s future – a constant process of refining the systems that let you explore, conquer, and thrive.

While some of these changes may happen behind the scenes, their impact is felt across the stars. From breathtaking visual updates to advancements in infrastructure, every step forward strengthens New Eden’s foundations. With EVE Evolved, your experience in the cluster is not only supported, it’s elevated.

Throughout February, stay tuned for dev blogs and streams where we’ll share the challenges, innovations, and breakthroughs behind these improvements.
Fly safe, dream big, and embrace the future.

o7

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Capsuleers,

A storm is brewing in New Eden. The Drifters have begun their largest offensive yet, launching coordinated strikes across highsec and lowsec star systems to test the limits of those who defend New Eden. The empires are under attack, and you are called upon to respond.

[h2]Crisis Sites[/h2]
As the Drifters extend their aggression in New Eden beyond Zarzakh, capsuleers will encounter them in multiple systems in highsec and lowsec, and pilots of all skill levels are called upon to assist in beating the threat back. Various sites and activities are available to Tech I ships up to battlecruiser class. These engagements are perfect for small gangs and provide opportunities for exploration, salvaging, and enforcer career followers to thrive. Eliminating threats will unlock a Crisis Resolution operation at the heart of the affected systems, the successful completion of which will force the Drifters to withdraw and regroup.

[h2]Fight for New Eden and Great Rewards[/h2]
Dark forces are gathering in New Eden. Your faction needs you to help defend against the Drifters, fighting off this early wave of attacks. The rewards for those who rise to the challenge include significant ISK payouts, in addition to the glory of victory. Will you stand against the Drifters and protect the future of New Eden?

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Chatty capsuleers,

The communications channels of New Eden are about to become clearer. As part of EVE Evolved, local chat, the lifeblood of social connections and battlefield intelligence, is moving to the state-of-the-art Quasar infrastructure. This evolution will deliver increased reliability and stability, so you can focus on what truly matters: strategy, survival, and supremacy.

To ensure this system is battle-ready, your presence is needed in the upcoming Singularity Mass Test on 31 January at 18:00 UTC. Answer the call and earn 150 Large Skill Injectors, as a token of gratitude for your service. The Skill Injectors will be awarded on Singularity, which will remain open until 3 February for further testing, so you can have some fun with your SP during that time. Note that only the participants of tomorrow’s mass test are eligible for the Skill Injectors.

Find more details about the test and rewards here.

[h2]Information is Power[/h2]
A dependable local chat system is essential for maintaining situational awareness, identifying threats, and forging alliances. A failure in communication could cost you a ship, a fleet, or a war. This is your chance to be on the frontline of improving a tool that shapes the very fabric of New Eden.

Fly safe and stay in touch!

o7

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Visionary capsuleers,

2024 was a year of bold moves, monumental clashes, and unrelenting creativity, and the foundations that have been laid will continue to be built upon in 2025 and beyond.
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In the first EVE Online Directors’ Chat of 2025 CCP Burger, CCP Okami and CCP Rattati talk to CCP Swift about some of the astounding things that players achieved in 2024, give a little insight into what can be expected in the two expansions coming in 2025, and discuss what an expansion means for EVE Online. The chat also touches on some changes and activities that players can expect to see in the game soon, a path to healthy projection, and much more.

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We thank you for a fantastic 2024 and are thrilled to cast our eyes towards what is coming in what we hope will be an even more exciting time in New Eden for you, our amazing EVE community.
Grab a quafe, watch the recording, and uncover what expansion-flavour crystals and T.O.I.S.F.A.F.S could possibly mean.

Fly safe.

o7