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[h3]Attention Vanguard, [/h3]

It is nearly time to go planetside once more. The next First Strike playtest for EVE Vanguard is taking place from 12:00 UTC 25 January - 12:00 UTC 29 January, opening the doors once again to the in-development FPS module for EVE Online. The event is open to all Omega players as part of Founders’ Access.   

[h2]ADVANCING IN FORMATION [/h2]
EVE Vanguard is a work in progress, being developed in collaboration with you, the community. This upcoming playtest will welcome even more warclones by opening server access in the Asia Pacific and South American territories.  

The First Strike playtest event in December provided a wealth of insights which have already been put to good use in the upcoming build. Issues have been identified, bugs have been fixed and minor changes have been made, all of which would not have been possible without participation and feedback from you, the Founders. We look forward to welcoming you to the First Strike January playtest, whether you were a part of the last playtest or are a brand new Founder, and want to thank you in advance for providing vital insights to help further develop the FPS module for EVE Online. 



Among the improvements and adjustments that were made based on player feedback after the playtest in December are fixes for some exploit issues discovered by players, UI changes, bugs, and more, along with numerous smaller alterations. 

Here is the full list of changes made for January’s playtest build:  

• An exploit allowing players to avoid melee cooldowns by switching ammo has been fixed. 
  
• An exploit related to fire rate being connected to mouse clicks, allowing very rapid firing with no cooldowns, has been addressed. 
  
• A UI change has been implemented, fixing an issue that prevented players from looting if their inventory was full. 
  
• Clones appearing to be walking around after being shot dead have been addressed. 
  
• A problem that caused issues with reporting players after they had left their squads has been fixed. 
  
• Collisions and assets have been adjusted to address an issue with multiple players falling through the floor. 
  
• An issue causing squad mates’ ping markers to get stuck on screen after re-cloning has been addressed.  
  
• An error causing the contract UI to stay on screen when extracting and redeploying into the same session has been fixed.  
  
• A fix was made to prevent AR map icons from disappearing when switching window across monitors.  
  
• An issue with changing input and output audio devices has been addressed.  
  
• An issue that caused ammo to be duplicated when shooting and changing ammo type has been fixed.  
  
• Streaming stats have been fixed to prevent flickering.  
  
• A fix has been implemented to prevent the use of macros to increase fire rate. 
  
• An issue preventing users from quickly looting energy cells has been addressed.  
  
• Numerous crash fixes have been implemented.  
  
• A new informational splash screen has been added.  
  
• Numerous installation fixes have been made around EAD and Unreal prerequisites.  
  

Following the December playtest, participants ran into challenges with uninstalling Vanguard from their devices. We understand the frustration this has caused and have been working towards a solution. Unfortunately, we do not have an uninstaller for Vanguard at this time. However, you can reference this help center article which outlines a method for removing Vanguard-related files from your PC without affecting your EVE Online installation. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this and plan to have a solution in place for the March event.  

[h2]TO THE VICTOR GO THE SPOILS [/h2]

There are quite a few rewards available to earn throughout the playtest that will be tied to your achievements and activities.  

Vanguard completing at least one deployment as part of a squad of 2 or more over the course of the event will get an Executioner Arkombine Arisen SKIN. This EVE ship SKIN is exclusive and non-tradeable, and the reward is only available if the deployment is played all the way through. 
Delivering the killing blow to 50 threats, including NPCs, other Vanguards, and turrets over the course of the event will reward you with the exclusive but tradeable Dragoon Arkombine Arisen SKIN in EVE Online. 

In addition, a wealth of PLEX is up for grabs, depending on how you stack up against other Vanguard players in number of contracts completed during the playtest. The results will be tallied up when the playtest officially ends at 12:00 UTC on 29 January. 




Lastly, each playtest presents unique challenges you can complete for special rewards. For the January playtest, completing at least one deployment as part of a squad of 2 or more will make you eligible for an additional reward down the road. More will be revealed in further playtests and beyond. 

[h2]BECOME A FOUNDER [/h2]

As with the previous First Strike playtest event in December, the doors to Vanguard will be open to players with Founders’ Access, meaning the only requirement to join the event is to have Omega access. There has never been a better time to upgrade, as both the EVE Store and the New Eden Store are offering 14 days of Omega access for a limited time, giving anyone interested in jumping into EVE Vanguard an unmissable opportunity. 

From now until 23:59 UTC on 28 January, you can upgrade to 14 days of Omega time for only $9.99 in the EVE Store, or 250 PLEX in the NES, giving you Founders’ Access to the First Strike January playtest. 



[h2]THE BATTLEGROUNDS AWAIT [/h2]

We look forward to seeing you in the EVE Vanguard First Strike January playtest, and continuing to work with you on creating the ultimate FPS experience set in the EVE Universe. 

Make sure you tune in to CCP TV at 16:00 UTC on 25 January as EVE devs will be going live to talk about all things Vanguard, and join the AMA on the Discord server at 16:00 UTC on 26 January. In addition, the Live2Feed stream from 14:00-16:00 on Friday 26 January will feature EVE Vanguard, so stay tuned for that. 

o7 

[h3]Ambitious capsuleers,[/h3]
The Havoc expansion for EVE Online was introduced last November, and has been a big hit with capsuleers, introducing the chance to align with pirates or fight against them, in a gripping struggle between suppression and corruption. Nothing is static in New Eden, including Havoc, and the first update of the new year is now live, bringing adjustments to Pirate Insurgencies, graphical updates, certain NPCs respecting pirate alignment, and more.



[h2]Modify your ambitions[/h2]

Among the things announced on stage at Fanfest 2023, when the Havoc expansion was revealed, was the inclusion of an Ambition Modifier, which adjusts the number of points needed to win an Insurgency. The Ambition Modifier has now been implemented in Havoc, and it will affect the side that regularly wins Insurgencies by requiring more system wins for subsequent victories. In effect, this means that the more victorious one side is, the more it will take to keep the winning streak going. This will make the struggle between suppression and corruption more balanced, the fight more gripping, and the achievement of victory all the sweeter.

Capsuleers now have improved oversight when it comes to the status of systems, as a filter can be applied to the new and classic star maps to view corruption and suppression in Insurgency systems. Additionally, the pirate FOB in the main Insurgency system now visually displays the level of corruption or suppression, as well as the current Ambition Modifier level, making it a lot easier to see the system’s status at a glance. Also, stargates and selected stations in corrupted systems now fly pirate banners, giving a better feel for pirate-affected space by setting the tone immediately upon entry. All of this combines to bring added quality of life to pilots involved in the struggle between pirates and militias, help capsuleers strategize more effectively, and add to the immersion in affected systems.



[h2]Honor among thieves[/h2]

Since the introduction of Havoc, countless capsuleers have seized the opportunity to align with the Angel Cartel or the Guristas to bring corruption to various systems around New Eden. Impressed with the performance of capsuleer insurgents, Esri Hakuzosu of the Guristas Pirates has issued new orders to roaming patrols in the system of H-PA29 - they will now no longer fire upon those capsuleers enlisted with the Commado Guri. Rafik Zohar has relayed similar orders to Angel Cartel forces in G-0Q86 and Turnur, such that roaming patrols will not attack those who have pledged their support to the Malakim Zealots.



[h2]The chaos continues[/h2]

It has been a wild time in New Eden, and the Havoc continues. Capsuleers keep spreading chaos throughout the cluster, altering the shape of space. Omega players will get another chance to try out an early version of EVE Vanguard on 25-29 January, and every month for the first half of the year. Also, if you act quickly, you can get your hands on value-filled EVE Online Starter Packs in the EVE Store for up to 50% off – but only until midnight tonight! More updates are coming to EVE Online, fun-filled events throughout the year, and much more, so stay tuned.

[h2]Festive capsuleers![/h2]

A gift has been left for you in the New Eden Store*! Inside your Yoiul Festival Celebration Crate you’ll find a festive firework to help celebrate the season, along with 20 free PLEX. Pop your PLEX into the vault and fire up your fireworks as we ring in the new year together.



PLEX can be used to upgrade your account to Omega, unlocking doubled training speed and access to advanced skills. PLEX can also be used to unlock Multiple Character Training, Skill Extractors, SKINs - or you can sell it for a little extra ISK!



Make sure you head to the store and pick up your Yoiul Festival Celebration Crate before 4 January and enjoy your festive freebies.

Warp to NES

*This gift is available to all of you who played from 1 Dec 2022- 21 Dec 2023, as long as your player account had over three hours of playtime throughout the year

[h3]Celebrated capsuleers,[/h3]

A new year is almost upon us, and what a year 2023 has been for EVE Online! The 20th year of New Eden was filled with excitement and chaos, with pilots pulling off heists, joining pirate factions, and filling the cluster with life and death.

“Wow, what a year! A fitting one for the 20th Anniversary, with two incredible expansions in Viridian and Havoc, a record breaking Fanfest, EVE Vanguard First Strike earlier this month, and whole lot more in between! I can say hand on heart that New Eden is full of life and vibrancy right now, evidenced both in higher concurrent capsuleers in space, but also in the unbelievable stories you continue to create. It’s incredibly exciting to again have boots on the ground in New Eden, and in the coming year, we will continue building on that core experience, creating an FPS experience with the community that we can all be proud of. We had ambitious goals for this year and we hope you agree we've delivered on a lot of our promises to you. But we aren't done by a long shot, we will accelerate into the third decade with renewed vigor and commitment, having laid stronger foundations during 2023, we are already working on the next two expansions for EVE Online in 2024 and have a clear vision of where we are going. I believe the future is bright, and I can't wait to see how you'll shape it with us in 2024."

-Snorri Árnason, EVE Game Director



[h2]THE PULSE HOLIDAY SPECIAL[/h2]
The Pulse Holiday Special is the perfect excuse to curl up with a hot drink and bask in the warm glow of festive viewing. This special episode of the Pulse features some of the most remarkable stats from this year in EVE, including the most Corporation Projects created, the most expensive SKIN purchase, number of pirate faction signups, a noticeable lack of hats, and much more.

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[h2]WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR GREAT STATS[/h2]
Get ready to find out if you’ve been naughty or nice! An End of Year message overflowing with your* achievements and activities in New Eden this year is making its way around the cluster. If you’re dying to know how many ships you destroyed, how much you mined, how often you jumped, or how much ISK you made or squandered, keep your eye on your inbox, because the Yoiul clones are hard at work hammering out your individual review. You’re sure to find something in there to delight and surprise, whether you’ve been naughty or nice. Although who are we kidding? You’ve most likely been naughty.

Here is a sneak peak of the message. We can neither confirm nor deny that CCP Swift edited his own stats, but Aura has verified all of yours!



*The message is going out to all of you who played from 1 Dec 2022-30 Nov 2023, and will include the year’s stats for your top three characters, as long as they’ve had over three hours of playtime throughout the year.


[h2]ADVENTURE OF CHRISTMAS EVE – CROWD KON7ROL[/h2]
CCP’s very own band, Crowd Kon7rol, is feeling extra merry this holiday season, and has released your new favorite Christmas Carol: “Adventure of Christmas EVE”. A perfect soundtrack while playing EVE this Yoiultide season with your friends and family.

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[h2]DON’T MISS OUT ON WINTER FUN[/h2]
Winter Nexus is in full, snowy swing, with pilots having snowball fights, shooting fireworks, and having stormy fun. There’s plenty of wintry action left, with the event running until 4 January, so there’s ample time to jump in to take advantage of some of the daily rewards and complete seasonal challenges for some lucrative gains.



[h2]END YOUR YEAR WITH A BARGAIN[/h2]
Now is the time to treat yourself and your loved ones. Starting tomorrow, 22 December, the EVE Store will be offering a 50% discount on Omega time and MCT bundles. This offer is only available for a limited time, so act fast. To further add to the festivities, until 4 January, pilots that make any purchase at the EVE Merch Store will get four free SKINs from the beautiful Luminae Polaris line, offering your hulls a festive look.



[h2]PARTY IN ICELAND IN 2025[/h2]
Tickets to Fanfest 2025 have been selling like Mot Mot Delights, which comes as no surprise as capsuleers are social creatures and love hanging out with each other in person. Not to worry, though, there are still some Early Bird Pioneer Passes available, a perfect holiday present for a loved one, or a treat for yourself!



[h2]HAPPY NEW YEAR![/h2]
This year was an incredible time for EVE Online, and next year has a lot of excitement in store. Have a very happy holiday season, keep fighting for or against corruption, and ring in the new year within a very festive New Eden. We thank you for making this 20th anniversary year an amazing one, and look forward to seeing you in space - or on the ground - in 2024.

o7

[h3]Formidable capsuleers,[/h3]

New Eden is in turmoil, thanks to Havoc being wrought by pirate insurgents and empire militia fighting to suppress corruption. A brand new update to EVE Online’s Havoc expansion only adds to the chaos by introducing an exciting Ice Refinery Heist activity and AIR Daily Goals.



[h2]NEW EDEN IS SHAPED ON THE FRONTLINES[/h2]
Recently, fearless mercenaries went boots-on-the-ground in the EVE Vanguard First Strike event, which gave Omega players the opportunity to jump into the new multiplayer sandbox FPS module for EVE Online. As Vanguard, players fuel the war machine, adding corruption to the frontlines, delivering vital resources to the EVE economy, and completing contracts that turn the tide of battle. The First Strike event was a massive success with the Vanguard adding to the corruption on the frontlines by completing contracts for the Angel Cartel and Guristas, pulling out materials and data of interest from the Bowhead wreckage. This event not only gave players the chance to experience the action of EVE Vanguard, but also provided valuable feedback to aid in the creation of an authentic FPS experience within the EVE Universe. We extend our thanks to everyone who participated, and look forward to the next Vanguard event, coming in January.



[h2]ICE HEIST, BABY [/h2]
As Pirate Insurgencies crop up in more systems around the cluster, new opportunities for illegal pirate activity and wealth accumulation are appearing in the war zones of New Eden. As of today, large fleet-oriented sites will start spawning in Insurgency systems at corruption or suppression stages 3-4. These Ice Refinery Heists include a new resource-movement interaction, allowing pirate-aligned capsuleers to raid the refineries, fight off security, and earn rewards. In turn, faction-aligned pilots can defend the sites by fighting off the attackers and evacuating the tankers to their home base. Groups will receive a point for each tanker ship they guide back to their home base. The first side to retrieve enough tankers wins Loyalty Points and standings rewards, with points subsequently added to corruption or suppression in the system, depending on where their loyalties lie.



[h2]AIR DAILY GOALS[/h2]
If all this action isn’t enough, capsuleers now have even more activities to take on in New Eden, with the introduction of AIR Daily Goals, an upgrade to daily challenges. Every day, pilots are presented with four challenges, and they get the main daily reward of Skill Points by completing two of them, but also earn EverMarks and ISK for each of the goals completed. The challenges are varied and suited to different proficiencies, be it PvE or PvP combat, industry, or exploration.



Capsuleers now have ample opportunity to further their goals every day, whether that is to rack up their Skill Points, amass ISK and EverMarks, honing their skills in different proficiencies, or trying their hand at new activities to experience all that New Eden has to offer. The new challenges add more variety and accessibility and allow you to chart your own path and pursue the right goals for your journey. Tracking your progress is a breeze, as the AIR Daily Goals live in the AIR Opportunities window, giving you easy access to most of your activities in one place.



Every capsuleer gets the same set of daily goals on a given day, which provides an opportunity to fleet up to complete the goals together and makes it easier to complete them with your alternate characters.

[h2]LAST CHANCE FOR THE BIG WINTER NEXUS REWARD[/h2]
The fun doesn’t stop there, because Winter Nexus has arrived, bringing with it spectacular rewards every single day. Among the treats on offer are festive new SKINs, fireworks, and filaments, as well as 125,000 SP for Alphas and 525,000 SP for Omegas, who can also claim the Alpha rewards for a whopping 650,000 SP! Even if you’re late to the party, there’s still time to claim the biggest prize of all, a massive SP cache on day 23. Just think of the possibilities. Will you spend your Skill Points on flying your dream ship or furthering your illustrious career?



The new SKINs are from the Aurora Universalis line and will include stunning styles for a frigate, destroyer, cruiser, and carrier for each empire, in addition to a skin for the Nestor, Kikimora, Barghest, and more. Warp into Winter Nexus today, so you don’t miss out on any of the great gifts!

[h2]TREAT YOURSELF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON[/h2]
The Havoc expansion introduced several new ships to New Eden, and for a limited time, you can get a great deal on stunning Luminae Polaris SKINs for some of these new vessels with the Winter Festival Pack in the EVE Store. The Winter Festival Pack also contains 23 days Omega time, 400 PLEX, festival launcher, Rimefrost Starburst firework, and one MCT.



The New Eden Store is also in a festive mood, offering a 30% discount on the stunning Luminae Polaris SKIN line from last year’s Winter Nexus celebrations. Get your Blood Raider, Mordu’s Legion, and Sansha ships looking amazing in time for the Yoiul Festival, ensuring you look your best this winter.

This offer is only valid until 25 December, so don’t delay!

[h2]FREE LUMINAE POLARIS SKIN BUNDLE [/h2]
The treats don’t stop there! Throughout the Winter Nexus celebrations, between 5 December and 4 January, pilots that make any purchase at the EVE Merch Store will get four free SKINs from the beautiful Luminae Polaris line.



Each Luminae Polaris SKIN radiates cool greens and icy blues, offering your hulls a perfect look for the festive season. Now is the time to head to the EVE Merch Store, whether you want to pick up some new swag from the “Hot Drops Collection” or pick up a festive gift for yourself or another EVE pilot from the “Winter Collection”.

[h2]PARTY IN ICELAND IN 2025[/h2]
Tickets to Fanfest 2025 have been selling like hotcakes, which comes as no surprise as capsuleers are social creatures and love hanging out in person. Not to worry, though, there are still some Early Bird Pioneer Passes available, a perfect holiday present for a loved one, or a treat for yourself! Make sure you don’t delay, as the festival is expected to sell out, much like this year’s Fanfest.



[h2]SOW MORE CHAOS, WREAK MORE HAVOC[/h2]
Capsuleers have embraced the latest opportunities for Havoc and brought massive action and chaos to New Eden. Rarely has there been a more exciting time to warp to New Eden, and more opportunities to wreak Havoc.

See you in space!