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The Catalyst expansion is here

[p]Capsuleers,[/p][p]Mining is the foundation of New Eden, and with the Catalyst expansion, it has now become more dynamic, rewarding and contested. Catalyst introduces a new ore, new ships, the 2D map, a new epic arc, and much more.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]New phased fields and prismaticite, the most valuable ore ever seen, ignite a new resource rush across New Eden. Cooperation, mixed fleets, and a great deal of courage are required to claim the new riches. Race to claim them, but be alert, because every mining operation can turn into a battlefield.[/p][p]This expansion gives new pilots a strong start, with an easy path into mining through the Fractured Legacy epic arc, faster ways to earn and a new ship built to grow with you. Discovering adventures across New Eden has never been easier.[/p][p][/p][p]TL;DR[/p]
  • [p]A new, unpredictable ore ignites a galaxy-wide resource rush[/p]
  • [p]Command new ships: the Pioneer mining destroyer and Odysseus exploration ship[/p]
  • [p]Mining refined with faster cycles, critical hits, and improved UI[/p]
  • [p]Explore the stars with the new 2D map[/p]
  • [p]Start your journey with a new epic arc[/p]
  • [p]Carriers updated, PLEX logs added, and more.[/p]
[h2]From a Spark to an Inferno[/h2][p]Mysterious hyperspace fractures tear open across New Eden, revealing volatile asteroids, rich in prismaticite, an erratic ore that refines into different minerals.[/p][p]Mining gets faster, more rewarding and dynamic, with critical mining hits, faster mining cycles, new in-space UI overlays, and many more mining enhancements. The new mining destroyer, the Pioneer, is a perfect middle ground between a mining frigate and mining barges and is available in three different variations. The new epic arc introduces the new updates and rewards you with your very own Pioneer![/p][p][/p][p]Lead your fleet further afield and conquer uncharted territory with the Odysseus, a powerful new exploration command ship. Chart routes, locate resources and plan your expeditions with the new 2D map. Furthermore, a version of the New Eden map is now also available online.[/p][p]In addition, Catalyst introduces several other enhancements, including carrier updates, personal PLEX transaction logs, and much more. Check out the Mining blog, the New Ships blog, or the patch notes for all the details on what Catalyst has for you.[/p][p][/p][h2]Omega for All![/h2][p]Until 27 November, all capsuleers can claim a special Omega offer from the New Eden Store: seven days of Omega for just 10 PLEX. Pilots with existing Omega status get a gift of 10 PLEX, which can be used to extend it by 7 days, or just to build your war chest.[/p][p][/p][p]This is the perfect boost to help you seize the moment, fly the new ships, and sharpen your edge, so don’t miss your chance.[/p][h2]Get Your Daily Rewards[/h2][p][/p][p]Celebrate the launch of Catalyst with 14 days of thrilling login rewards! Exclusive SKINR components, a Mining Destroyer expert system to make the most of the new mining enhancements, up to 530,000 SP for Omegas, and more.[/p][p][/p][h2]Lava Stream[/h2][p]Since Catalyst is all about rocks, we are bringing you a very special live stream from inside one![/p][p]On 19 November at 19:30 UTC, CCP TV will broadcast live from The Lava Tunnel in Iceland, where you will see the new epic arc firsthand, get a chill chat with CCP Okami, and get a special volcanic episode of NERDS.[/p][p][/p][p]There will be very special Twitch Drops as well, so don’t miss a minute![/p][h2]Expansion Packs and Offers[/h2][p]Don’t miss the new Catalyst packs in the EVE store, with one tailored more to newer players and the other for veterans.[/p][p][/p][p]Experienced capsuleers will appreciate a more advanced pack, including a wealth of PLEX and Skill Points, a cerebral accelerator, and a plethora of SKINR components, apparel, and Refined Resourcer SKINs.[/p][p][/p][p]The New Eden Store is also offering a fantastic deal on Multiple Character Training, including free Omega and SKINs.[/p][p][/p][h2]Catalyst has Just Begun[/h2][p]This is just the beginning of the Catalyst era, and more updates are just around the corner.[/p][p]Freelance Jobs will get an update on 2 December, that introduces Access Lists allowing corporations to control who can access their jobsby black- or whitelisting specific characters, corporations, or alliances.[/p][p]Stay tuned for more updates. The power to light the spark across New Eden is in your hands now.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]More News:[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Catalyst in Focus: New Ships and More

[p]Capsuleers,[/p][p]New Eden runs on industry, with mining and exploration providing the literal and figurative fuel that keeps the cluster going. This post will delve into the new ships arriving with the Catalyst expansion, as well as the 2D map and some exciting changes coming to carriers.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Tune in to CCP TV today (11 November) at 15:00 UTC for even more details about all the changes coming with Catalyst.[/p][p][/p][h2]Pioneering Industry Greatness[/h2][p]Level up your industry game with the Pioneer, a stepping stone between a mining frigate and mining barges.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The goal is for the cost of the Pioneer to be ten times greater than a Venture, but ten times less than a mining barge. It will therefore provide a good recovery point if a player loses their mining barge and can’t afford to replace it.[/p][p]Mining For All Levels[/p][p]Even rookies can obtain this new mining destroyer after only a few hours in New Eden, and fly it as Alphas, who can train the new Mining Destroyer skill to level 2.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]There is even more to unlock for Omegas, who can train it up to level 5, so this vessel can scale as you level up your industrial ambitions.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Unparalleled Range and Options[/p][p]The Pioneer will have the furthest mining range of any vessel, and can accommodate up to three mining lasers, giving it a unique advantage.[/p][p]Outrider Tech II Variation[/p][p]The Outrider Tech II variation of the Pioneer will be able to fit a micro jump field generator module, allowing it to reposition itself and nearby mining vessels rapidly. It is the first industrial command ship with this capability.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]That doesn’t mean that the Outrider is solely a fleet mining ship. It will also have some solo mining capabilities, making it a great vessel for stealthy mining, with the micro jump drive as a form of escape.[/p][p]The Outrider will be more affordable than the Porpoise, but without compression access. Furthermore, the Porpoise has stronger bonuses while using the medium industrial core.[/p][p]Pioneer Consortium Issue Navy Destroyer Variation[/p][p]The consortium issue navy destroyer variation of the Pioneer is a versatile vessel, especially for solo mining.[/p][p]It boasts:[/p]
  • [p]Extra mid slot[/p]
  • [p]Enhanced drone bay[/p]
  • [p]Bonus to shield hit points and shield booster amount[/p]
  • [p]Larger ore hold[/p]
  • [p]Improved bonus to mining critical hit chance[/p]
  • [p]Bonus to drone salvage chance[/p]
[p]Venture Consortium Issue Navy Frigate Variation[/p][p]The consortium issue navy frigate variation of the Venture delivers the same benefits as the Pioneer Consortium Issue.[/p][h2]Are You Ready for Your Odyssey?[/h2][p]Catalyst introduces a new exploration command ship from the Sisters of EVE: The Odysseus. It allows you to explore for longer, go further afield, and carry more loot back.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Exploration Redefined[/p][p]The Odysseus has a number of unique features, including the ability to warp while cloaked, and a ship maintenance bay.[/p][p]This means that the Odysseus can stay in space by itself for long periods, hidden when needed. It’s perfect for pilots who prefer solo exploration, but is also great at supporting group excursions.[/p][p]Not only can it let friends refit on longer expeditions, but the unique expedition hold allows everyone in the fleet to store treasures found in relic, data, and gas sites.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Whether by yourself or supporting a larger group, you can therefore stay out for extended periods of time, and carry vast riches back.[/p][p]Powerful New Modules[/p][p]The most powerful hull capable of using a zero point mass entangler module, the Odysseus is the only battlecruiser-sized hull capable of going through frigate wormholes. This enables it to go anywhere in wormhole space.[/p][p]New expedition command bursts are introduced as well: powerful fleet support modules which enhance probing and hacking strength. The Odysseus has a powerful bonus for expedition command bursts, allowing it to improve hacking modules and increase d-scan range.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]It has a large bonus to the duration of the expedition command burst, so you can decloak to burst your fleetmates and cloak up again, with the effects lasting for several minutes.[/p][p]Environmental Effects[/p][p]An Odyssey is all about the environment, and it has a unique ability to impact the Odysseus. Certain landmark systems, metaliminal storms, wormholes, and sovereignty upgrade system effects will give the Odysseus a bonus, so you can plan your expedition strategically.[/p][h2]The 2D Map[/h2][p]The expansive world of New Eden is becoming easier to read and navigate with the much anticipated 2D map and a variety of other map improvements.[/p][p]Rather than using a flat, top-down projection of the universe, the 2D map features a manually arranged layout. Each system has been carefully positioned to avoid nodes overlapping and create a map of New Eden that feels familiar, recognizable, and easy to navigate.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]It uses a clean, node-based layout focused on jump connections and navigation, and it’s built to grow as more ways to visualize information will be added in the future.[/p][p]The 2D map gives you lots of options for how you want to see the universe. You can group stars by constellation or region, like on the 3D map, use arrow indicators to follow regional jumps, and toggle your ship’s jump-range visualization on or off when you need it.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Updates to 2D and 3D Maps[/p][p]For both maps, data visualization scaling has been reworked so outliers stand out more clearly. You can customize the look to your liking: adjust the scaling, choose the colors, and decide the range of data you want to see.[/p][p]A new mining filter category also helps you find ore across belts and nearby anomalies. It provides a simpler, more intuitive way to explore EVE’s resources, as well as improved situational awareness.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]These enhancements make it easier to explore and understand New Eden and allow experienced capsuleers to see their home systems in a new way.[/p][h2]Carrier Changes[/h2][p]The Catalyst expansion also brings several changes to inject more life into the class. These are incremental adjustments, allowing us to monitor the effects and collaborate with capsuleers to refine their role in the ecosystem.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Firstly, the build cost of all carriers is being lowered by around 30%, placing them between marauders and dreadnaughts. This price point will make carriers a stronger PvE option, while they will no longer compete with dreadnoughts in terms of ISK cost.[/p][p]The final build time will also be reduced by around 10%.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Following the updates, carriers will be able to carry and deploy more support fighters than before. Each will have four fighter tubes, and be able to deploy two at a time. This increases their utility within a fleet, and encourages a focus on control, in contrast with the damage emphasis of dreadnaughts.[/p][p]The number of light fighter deployments will remain unchanged. A pilot running three light flights can now add a support flight, or run two light and two support, which is an increase from before.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Scarab and Cenobite support fighters will also receive a buff, as they have been underperforming.[/p][p]The max target range of carriers will be greatly reduced, to around 300 km. This is done to address “skynetting” – a strategy involving a carrier to attack at long range with near complete safety, abandoning their fighters if in danger.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In return, a new carrier-only variation of the networked sensor array module – the integrated sensor array – is being introduced. This will allow the pilot to regain the exceptional range and unlimited max range cap, at the cost of additional cycle time, preventing docking, tethering, and warping.[/p][p]The integrated sensor array will significantly buff local repair, with a 30% reduction to repair duration and capacitor use, without the usual penalties.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]It will share the networked sensor array’s availability, cost, and build time. It can be swapped for one at any LP store for a smooth transition. We're also increasing the Ship Maintenance Bay on all carriers from 1,000,000m3 to 2,000,000m3, making them more effective at moving ships across New Eden.[/p][p]The hulls have also gotten a visual overhaul, including additional geometry, improved textures, and visual effects. When deploying fighters, you can now see them take off from the ship. They will shoot out from behind blast doors, and on the Thanatos they even emerge from the deck before launching into flight.[/p]

Mining in Focus: New Ore & More

[p]Capsuleers,[/p][p]Ore is at the heart of New Eden. With the Catalyst expansion, coming on 18 November, mining is becoming increasingly dynamic, rewarding, and fiercely contested. Hyperspace fractures reveal phased fields and volatile asteroids, rich in a valuable new ore: Prismaticite.[/p][p]Read on for details about some of the exciting mining and industry updates coming with the expansion, and start planning your path from rocks to riches.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Enter the Rift. Reap the Rewards.[/h2][p]In the wake of the Drifter Crisis, aggressive experimentation by the emergent power blocs has triggered the formation of hyperspace fractures across New Eden.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]They reveal phased asteroids fields rich with prismaticite, a new unpredictable and immensely valuable ore that, when refined through standard methods yields random minerals.[/p][p]By using reactions to reprocess it, however, you have control over the outcome. This versatility makes prismaticite the most valuable ore ever seen in the cluster.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Accessing these sites requires precision and nerve. Deploy new mobile phase anchors to phase in the asteroids, then move quickly, because the fractures are always in motion. Use the brief window they provide to access phased asteroids and the prismaticite they contain.[/p][p]Bring an industrial command ship to maximize yield, but be warned: the rewards are great, and so are the risks as rich opportunities attract hunters.[/p][p]Where & How to Find[/p][p]Phased fields can be found in lowsec and nullsec, and must be scanned with probes as they are not visible on the overview at first.[/p][p]Lifetime & Pacing[/p][p]A phased field will last around 40 hours in all. Each field contains four phased asteroids, as well as regular ones.[/p][p]Efficiency & Power[/p][p]Until you deploy a mobile phase anchor within 50 km of the phased asteroids, and supply it with enough energy, they are only mineable at 10% efficiency. Any combination of 1 Rorqual, 2 Orcas, or 3 Porpoises can supply the required energy.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Activation Cadence[/p][p]After 60 seconds of charging, the asteroid phases in to 100% efficiency for several minutes, then phases out again.[/p][p]Charges & Loss[/p][p]Mobile phase anchors are not scoopable, have ten activations, and cost around 5 million ISK each, so it’s a good idea to bring multiples.[/p][p]Public Reveal[/p][p]About 20 hours after they’ve been scanned down, the site spawns a beacon that appears on all overviews, and it becomes discoverable on the star map.[/p][p]Late Stage Jackpot[/p][p]The last two phased asteroids, containing the largest amounts of prismaticite, won’t activate until after the site is globally visible.[/p][p]PvP Magnetism[/p][p]Once public, hunters know exactly where valuable mining ops and expensive ships are located, so you can expect ambushes and brawls.[/p][p][/p][h2]Mining Refined[/h2][p]Mining is getting more responsive, more tactical, and more rewarding than ever before.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Faster Mining Cycles[/p][p]Faster mining cycles make the process more efficient, dynamic, and satisfying. Regular ore mining lasers and strip miners will have 4x shorter cycles, with proportional reductions in yield per cycle, capacitor use, and mining crystal volatility damage. This means you’ll have the same yield over time, and more feedback.[/p][p]Mining Crits[/p][p]Critical mining hits bring the thrill of anticipation to every cycle, offering bonus yield on successful strikes. These bonus strikes do not reduce the remaining ore in the asteroids. Skills and modules will improve your odds and increase the excitement.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Mining UI/UX Improvements[/p][p]The mining interface has been reworked, with clear, real-time data and a cleaner presentation integrated into the space scene itself.[/p][p]You can now see how much space you have left in your mining hold in space, on your ship HUD.[/p][p]A new hotkey will allow you to compress all ore, ice, and gas in your hold, bringing more efficiency to your ops.[/p][p]All corvettes and bonused mining ships will get a built-in mining surveyor with the new expansion.[/p][p]An in-space overlay will be added, showing you color-coded values for asteroids, ice, and gas. When your surveyor is upgraded through a module or command bursts from fleetmates, you will see the total value, helping you make more informed decisions.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]ORE industrial command ships will be able to grant fleet-wide upgraded mining surveyor functionality with their mining foreman bursts.[/p][p]Highsec Mining Sites[/p][p]New visual updates and the return of anomaly sites bring omber and kernite back to highsec. Complete them for a rare chance at highsec mining escalations or use your scan probes to discover hidden mining sites with valuable ore.[/p][p]All mining missions are getting a visual overhaul, and the ISK and LP rewards for levels 1-2 are being increased by 50%.[/p][p]Mining Mutaplasmids[/p][p]Mutate your mining modules and drones for unique effects. Mining Mutaplasmids introduces risk and reward to industry fittings, letting you push your yield and efficiency to unpredictable extremes.[/p][p][/p][h2]Stay Tuned[/h2][p]Make sure you tune in to CCP TV at 15:00 UTC on 6 November for a stream that dives deeper into the mining changes coming with the expansion.[/p][p][/p][p]Also, watch out for another In Focus video and blog next week which will dive into the new ships, 2D map, and carrier changes in Catalyst.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]More News:[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Crimson Harvest Intensifies

[p]Capsuleers,[/p][p]The Crimson Harvest reaches its blood-ridden pinnacle, as the clash between the Blood Raiders and the Order of St. Tetrimon intensifies. So far, blood has reigned all over New Eden, as capsuleers have taken on a host of new and returning activities for great rewards.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As of today, site distribution across all of New Eden has expanded, with Class 3 Biocybernetic Incident sites now surfacing in highsec. Tetrimon Frontline Base and Dark Blood Gauntlet sites can now also be found in the lowsec constellations of Semou, Jayal, and Hed.[/p][p]Battle-hardened capsuleers will find no shortage of foes or rewards.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Rewards, New Power[/h2][p]The seasonal reward track has been extended, bringing new items and a final reward crate containing at least a blueprint for any available Blood Raider ship – with the most fortunate capsuleers landing the fabled Dagon or Molok. Keep unlocking rewards on the challenge track to claim it before the Harvest ends at 11:00 UTC on 4 November.[/p][p]The Deathglow Remnant SKINs return as standout prizes, attainable both through daily login rewards and along the seasonal track. Other daily rewards include Skill Points, as well as SKINR design elements to forge your own blood-soaked aesthetic.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In celebration of this grand finale, the Cruor and Ashimmu have received a ship balance pass. Not a temporary boost, but a permanent evolution, reflecting their Blood Raider legacy.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Prepare for the Final Push[/h2][p]Crimson Harvest Community Fittings are now available in-game, tailored to the latest sites to help capsuleers run operations more efficiently. For those seeking deeper tactical insights, here are a few helpful guides:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Ongoing Offers and Celebrations[/h2][p]While the battles rage on, capsuleers can bolster their efforts through several ongoing promotions:[/p]
  • [p]Crimson Harvest Packs – Two limited-time packs packed with PLEX, SP, SKINs, and SKINR elements.[/p]
  • [p]Twitch Drops – Tune in to EVE Online streams to claim Crimson Harvest drops, including SKINs and boosters.[/p]
  • [p]Crimson Harvest Merch – Head over to the EVE Merch Store for Crimson Harvest themed clothing, accessories, and special posters.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Make Blood Reign[/h2][p]As the skies of New Eden burn crimson, the final push will decide who will reign, and who will be claimed by the Harvest.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Catalyst Expansion Launches 18 November

[p]Illustrious capsuleers,[/p][p]Mining is the foundation of all activity in EVE Online, with entire empires being born from a single rock. The Catalyst expansion, coming on 18 November, highlights it as the frontline of power. A new, highly valuable ore will spark a new resource rush, and capsuleers will once again wield the mightiest ships in pursuit of extraordinary riches.[/p][p][/p][p]TL;DR[/p]
  • [p]Catalyst expansion launches 18 November[/p]
  • [p]A new, unpredictable ore ignites a galaxy-wide resource rush[/p]
  • [p]Hyperspace fractures reveal volatile asteroid fields rich in Prismaticite[/p]
  • [p]Command new ships: the Pioneer mining destroyer and Odysseus exploration ship[/p]
  • [p]Mining refined with faster cycles, critical hits, and improved UI[/p]
  • [p]Explore the stars with the new 2D map[/p]
  • [p]Start your journey with a new epic arc[/p]
  • [p]Carriers updated, PLEX logs added, and much more to come[/p]
[p][/p][h2]A Resource Rush[/h2][p]Mining is now becoming increasingly dynamic, rewarding, and fiercely contested, with mysterious hyperspace fractures revealing volatile asteroids, rich in a powerful ore.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Discover Phased Fields and bring your fleet to harvest great riches, but at great peril. Dispatch new phase anchor deployables to be able to mine the mysterious asteroids and the prismaticite they contain but act fast before the fracture closes.[/p][p]Prismaticite, a new type of erratic and extremely valuable ore, refines into different minerals at random, although by using reactions to reprocess the ore, you control the outcome.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]New industrial and exploration ships expand strategic options, but danger lurks at every junction. The fight for resources fuels creation, destruction, connection, and conflict across the cluster.[/p][p]Whether you rise to build or strike to destroy, every story begins with ore.[/p][p][/p][h2]Pioneer: A New Mining Destroyer[/h2][p]Level up your industry game with the Pioneer, a perfect middle ground between a mining frigate and mining barges. [/p][p][/p][p]Even brand new capsuleers can obtain this new mining destroyer after only a few hours in New Eden, and fly it as Alphas. There is even more to unlock for Omegas, too, so this vessel can scale as you realize your industrialist ambitions.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In all, there will be three versions of the Pioneer, including a Tech II version and a Consortium Issue variant.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Odysseus: Exploration Command Ship[/h2][p]Lead your fleet further afield with this new exploration command ship and conquer uncharted territory.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]With new expedition command bursts and a massive new exploration hold, you can stay out longer, venture further, and carry more loot back home.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Mining Refined[/h2][p]Resource harvesting is getting more responsive, immersive, tactical, and rewarding than ever before.[/p][p][/p][p]Faster Mining Cycles[/p][p]While total yield remains the same, faster mining cycles make the process more responsive and dynamic. Feel progress every second as your lasers tear through asteroids in shorter, more engaging bursts.[/p][p][/p][p]Mining Crits[/p][p]Critical mining hits bring a thrill to every operation, offering a potential bonus yield on successful strikes from your mining lasers. All mining lasers have a chance for critical hits, but skills and modules can improve your odds.[/p][p][/p][p]Mining UI/UX Improvements[/p][p]The mining interface has been reworked, with clear, real-time data and a cleaner presentation integrated into the space scene itself. New scanners will work faster and give you clear, color-coded readouts so you can quickly see which asteroids will be worth your while, and many more improvements have been made to the mining experience.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Highsec Mining Improved[/p][p]Highsec mining has never looked better. New visual updates and the return of anomaly sites bring omber and kernite back to highsec. Complete them for a rare chance at highsec mining escalations or use your scan probes to discover hidden combat sites with valuable ore.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Mining Mutaplasmids[/p][p]Mutate your mining modules and drones for potential bonuses. The new Mining Mutaplasmids introduce risk and reward to industry fittings, letting you push your yield and efficiency to unpredictable extremes.[/p][p][/p][h2]A new way to see the stars.[/h2][p]A tactical, easy-to-read 2D map gives capsuleers the clarity they need for planning and exploration. It’s a long-requested feature that enhances both accessibility and strategic gameplay.[/p][p]The new 2D view delivers improved system visualization, clear jump ranges, and dual data overlays, offering precise navigation and sharper tactical insight directly in-game. It’s the map new pilots needed and veterans wanted (thanks for all the feedback!).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Both 2D and 3D maps will feature ore availability indicators, enhanced data readability, and customizable scales, including logarithmic options, for greater clarity in every view.[/p][p][/p][h2]Learn the Ropes with a New Epic Arc[/h2][p]Whether you’re warping into New Eden for the first time, or just want to explore everything the new expansion has to offer, a new accessible and brief epic arc has got you covered.[/p][p]Explore and experience the new mining content through an introductory narrative journey, intended to test a new way to introduce expansion content. At the end, you will have a new Pioneer mining destroyer to launch your mining career.[/p][p]This new arc will introduce the Catalyst expansion to pilots of all experience levels, and help new capsuleers set goals and discover some of the wonders of New Eden.[/p][p][/p][h2]PLEX Logs[/h2][p]Monitor your PLEX-flow with new personal PLEX transaction logs, bringing transparency by showing where it comes from and how it’s spent. The first iteration will display entries for the last 30 days, with a cap of 2,000 entries, covering inflow and outflow.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Carriers Forward[/h2][p]Carriers are receiving a buff to utility, a visual refresh, and a reduction in manufacturing cost. These are not drastic changes, but rather incremental adjustments so we can monitor the effects and work with capsuleers to refine their role in the ecosystem.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Get an Early Taste[/h2][p]You have an opportunity to see the new hyperspace fractures, rare asteroids, and more mining improvements in advance by jumping into a mass test on the Singularity test server from 17:00 –19:00 UTC on 23 October. Since it’s still in active development, this will not be fully representative of the final product, but primarily serve as a performance test. We do, however, welcome any feedback on design, balance, and user experience.[/p][p][/p][p]Check out this forum post for all the details on the mass test.[/p][p][/p][h2]Catalyst Arrives 18 November[/h2][p]Prepare to dive into the heart of New Eden’s next great transformation. The rush begins soon, be ready to mine, fight, and rise.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]