EVE Online

Cradle of War Expansion launched on June 9, 2026, introducing significant new content and gameplay features to EVE Online. This expansion brought a wealth of new activities, including the Visions of Greatness Epic Arc, which allowed players to relive legendary battles from the game's history, and the Exordium Starter Space, a new PvP-free area designed for new players to train and connect without risk.

• New Gameplay Areas:
  • Exordium Starter Region: A dedicated area for new players to learn and engage in activities without PvP threats.
  • Military Campaigns: Time-limited campaigns that allow players to influence the fate of New Eden through collective efforts.

• New Ships and Equipment:
  • Four New Command Carriers: Empire-specific carriers that enhance fleet support capabilities.
  • New Navy Destroyers: Introduction of four new destroyers designed for both PvE and PvP gameplay.

• Content Expansion:
  • Rampant Drone Fabricator Sites: These sites became a permanent feature in C1-C6 wormholes, providing new challenges.
  • New Titles and Achievements System: Players can now showcase their accomplishments through a new interface.

• Balance Changes:
  • Increased Wave Cap: The cap for Rampant Drone Fabricator sites was raised from 30 to 100.
  • Reduced Rewards in Starter Space: NPC bounties and loyalty points were reduced by 20%, impacting economics in these areas.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Operation Avalon World Event: A limited-time event featuring combat, hacking, and salvaging opportunities, running from July 7 to July 20, 2026.
  • Capsuleer Day XXIII: Celebrated with activities and login rewards, kicking off on April 30, 2026.

Catalyst Expansion launched on November 18, 2025, marking a major content release that focused on mining and new resources. This was preceded by the Legion Expansion, which debuted on May 27, bringing in new freelance jobs, ships, and sovereignty upgrades. The year also saw the introduction of several new ships and gameplay mechanics that enhanced the overall experience for players.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Catalyst Expansion launched on November 18, focusing on mining and new resources.
  • Legion Expansion released on May 27, introducing new freelance jobs and ships.
  • Revenant Expansion and Equinox Expansion went live on December 20, featuring new stats and content.

• New Ships and Features:
  • Odysseus Exploration Command Ship and Pioneer Mining Destroyer were introduced on November 18, enhancing exploration and mining capabilities.
  • Prismaticite Ore debuted, igniting a resource rush with its unpredictable nature.
  • New Epic Arc: Fractured Legacy launched on November 18, offering exciting narrative content.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Enhanced Mining Mechanics introduced faster cycles and critical hits on November 18.
  • Global PLEX Market launched on July 1, allowing players to trade PLEX from anywhere in New Eden.
  • Reworked Remote Repair Gameplay and new Freelance Jobs system streamlined logistics and player engagement.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Winter Nexus Event began on December 9, featuring seasonal activities and challenges.
  • Crimson Harvest events provided players with new anomalies and PvP rewards in October.

• Balance Changes:
  • Significant adjustments were made, including a 30% reduction in carrier build costs and a rework of battleships to improve combat dynamics.

Revenant Expansion launched on November 12, 2024, significantly expanding EVE Online with new ships, features, and gameplay mechanics. Alongside this, the Equinox Expansion debuted on June 11, 2024, introducing new Upwell structures and ships. Players also saw the introduction of new starter packs and enhancements to existing gameplay systems throughout the year.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Revenant Expansion: Launched on November 12, introducing new ships, weapons, and mercenary dens.
  • Equinox Expansion: Released on June 11, featuring new Upwell structures and ship types, including the Squall and Avalanche.
• New Gameplay Features:
  • Mercenary Tactical Operations: Introduced on December 3, allowing players to engage in strategic operations within mercenary dens.
  • New Upwell Structures: Launched with Equinox, including the orbital skyhook and sovereignty hub, enhancing resource extraction and territorial management.
• Balance Changes:
  • Sovereignty Upgrade Costs: Reduced by 25%, making resource management more efficient.
  • Titan Doomsday Weapon Enhancement: Increased damage output to 3 million with max skills, boosting combat effectiveness.
• Seasonal Events:
  • Winter Nexus 2024: Kicked off on December 5, transforming New Eden with new challenges and rewards.
  • Crimson Harvest Event: Featured from October 3 to November 5, offering unique missions and combat opportunities.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • Enhanced Customization in SKINR: Players gained new options for personalizing ship SKINs, improving aesthetic flexibility.
  • Daily Login Rewards: Introduced various incentives for players, including boosters and exclusive SKINs.

Havoc Expansion launched on November 14, 2023, bringing significant new gameplay elements, including the introduction of new pirate factions, ships, and a new star system, Zarzakh. The Viridian Expansion also released earlier in June, adding new tools for managing corporations and visual upgrades, alongside new ships and structure customization features.

• New Pirate Factions and Ships: The Havoc expansion introduced players to the Angel Cartel and Guristas factions, featuring new ships like the Azariel-class titan and Khizriel-class battlecruiser.
  • Zarzakh System: This new system opened for exploration, adding unique environments and lore for players to discover.
• EVE Vanguard Launch: A new multiplayer sandbox FPS module became available, allowing players to engage in ground combat, launching alongside the Havoc expansion.
• New Activities: The Ice Refinery Heist activity was introduced, enabling pirate-aligned players to raid refineries for rewards.
• Gameplay Enhancements: The introduction of insurgencies allowed players to participate in faction-based conflicts, along with new corporate project features to enhance corporate management.
• Seasonal Events: The Winter Nexus event began on December 5, 2023, offering festive challenges, daily rewards, and unique activities for players to enjoy.

Uprising Expansion Announcement marked a significant highlight for EVE Online during Year 12, revealing a narrative-driven expansion set to launch in November 2022. This period also saw the introduction of new navy dreadnoughts and destroyers, enhancing gameplay diversity and options for capsuleers.

• New Content:
  • New Navy Dreadnoughts launched on November 8, introducing four new ships with unique abilities.
  • New Navy Destroyers were added the same day, providing improved capabilities for each empire.
  • New Ore Types were discovered on December 7, including Ducinium and Eifyrium, enriching resource exploration.
  • Factional Warfare Battlefields debuted on November 15, enabling players to engage in strategic tug-of-war scenarios.
  • Introduction of Narrative Arcs for Factional Warfare on August 26, allowing players to influence story developments.

• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • The Advantage System launched in Factional Warfare on October 21, offering new tactical layers for players.
  • A Frontlines feature was introduced on October 21, enhancing engagement in key conflict areas.
  • Sound Prioritization launched on October 11, improving audio clarity and CPU efficiency during battles.
• Balance Changes:
  • Navy Ships and Heavy Assault Cruisers were rebalanced on December 9, altering strategic dynamics.
  • The Dynamic Bounty System saw a minimum payout increase on October 25, providing better rewards for players.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Crimson Harvest Proving Grounds Event took place from October 28-31, offering Halloween-themed challenges.
  • Alliance Tournament XVIII introduced various combat events on November 12 and 13, featuring 1v1 matchups.

EVE Online launched on the Epic Games Store on September 23, 2021, marking a significant milestone in its Year 11 since release. This update brought new starter packs and expanded the game's reach to a broader audience. Additionally, the Grand Heist Event launched on July 27, allowing players to engage in new heists and challenges for rewards.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Native Mac Client launched on October 13, offering improved graphics and performance for Mac users.
  • Mindstorm Mining Experience Pack and Mindstorm Experience Packs released on March 16, providing new players with specialized tools and resources.
• New Gameplay Mechanics:
  • The Mining Waste Mechanic launched on November 12, introducing a new layer of resource gathering dynamics.
  • The AIR New Player Experience (NPE) revamped the onboarding process for new players on November 5, enhancing the tutorial experience.
• Balance Changes:
  • Mining ships received significant buffs on December 14, increasing their efficiency and effectiveness.
  • A comprehensive rework of mining mechanics was introduced on November 9, enhancing resource extraction.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Yoiul Festival Proving Grounds Event began on December 10, featuring unique combat challenges.
  • The Crimson Harvest Event kicked off on October 28, bringing seasonal activities and rewards.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • EVE Academy underwent a major revamp on November 5, enhancing resources for new players and improving the overall onboarding experience.

Zenith of Power Pack launched on July 14, 2020, offering a limited-time bundle that included three months of Omega Clone State time, 150 PLEX, and exclusive command ship SKINs. The EVE Echoes mobile version went live on August 13, 2020, expanding the EVE experience to mobile players. Additionally, significant gameplay changes were introduced, including the Dynamic Bounty System and Encounter Surveillance System, both aimed at enhancing player engagement in Nullsec.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Zenith of Power Pack available July 14, 2020.
  • CCP × Wargaming Bundle launched on January 31, 2020, offering DLC for both EVE Online and World of Warships.
• New Systems / Mechanics:
  • Dynamic Bounty System introduced on October 29, 2020, to reward players for hunting pirates.
  • Encounter Surveillance System (ESS) implemented on November 10, 2020, in all sovereign Nullsec systems.

• New Content:
  • Quantum Cores became necessary for structure deployment on September 8, 2020, altering gameplay mechanics.
  • Invasion Chapter 3 launched on May 26, 2020, concluding the Triglavian Invasion expansion with new choices and conflicts.
• Balance & Gameplay Changes:
  • Significant losses recorded in the largest PvP battle in gaming history on December 13, 2020, with over 8,825 characters involved.
  • Notable balance changes for ships such as the Moros Dreadnought and Griffin Navy Issue on November 18, 2020.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Winter Nexus holiday season introduced on December 9, 2020, featuring festive events and login rewards.
  • Crimson Harvest event returned on October 29, 2020, with new combat sites and rewards.

EVE Online: Invasion launched on May 28, 2019, marking a significant expansion that introduced the Triglavian Invasion, new ships, and gameplay features. This update also brought the XVI Anniversary Celebrations, offering players exclusive rewards and events. The year was notable for a range of new content and seasonal events, enhancing the gameplay experience.

• Major Expansion: *EVE Online: Invasion* launched on May 28, introducing the Triglavian Collective, new Tech II Triglavian ships, and various gameplay changes.
• New Ships:
  • *Zirnitra*: A new Triglavian Dreadnought added on November 26.
  • *Triglavian Hulls*: Three new tech II hulls, including the Nergal class Assault Frigate and the Draugur class Command Destroyer, introduced on May 28.
• New Gameplay Features:
  • *Triglavian Combat Experience*: Players could side with either the Empires or the Triglavian Collective starting November 26.
  • *Shareable Bookmarks Feature*: Introduced on November 26, allowing players to share locations in New Eden.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The *Chilling Spree Event* and *Naughty or Nice Event* launched on December 12, offering daily challenges and rewards.
  • The *XVI Anniversary Celebrations* from May 2 to May 20 included special gifts for players.
• Balance Changes:
  • The war declaration system underwent an overhaul on May 28, simplifying costs to a flat fee.
  • *Level 4 and 5 Missions*: Now required an Omega state account effective March 12.

EVE Online: Onslaught launched on November 13, 2018, marking the winter expansion and introducing significant new content and gameplay mechanics. This expansion included new Triglavian ships, navigation structures, and the much-anticipated Abyssal PVP encounters. Additionally, the game saw the introduction of new logistics cruisers, the Rodiva and Zarmazd class, enhancing fleet capabilities.

• Expansion Content: EVE Online: Onslaught introduced new gameplay elements, including Abyssal PVP and co-operative encounters for up to three frigate pilots.
  • New Ships: The expansion added the Kikimora class destroyer and Drekavak class battlecruiser to the Triglavian fleet.
  • New Navigation Structures: Players gained access to structures like the Ansiblex Jump Gate and Pharolux Cynosural Beacon.
• Follow-Up Content: Additional content was delivered in December, including two new Triglavian hulls and remote repair modules to complement the new cruisers.

• Gameplay Changes: Significant updates included a rework of the ammunition reloading system, changes to ECM mechanics for varied counterplay, and adjustments to wardec mechanics to enhance player engagement.

• Seasonal Events: The Yoiul Festival began on December 19, 2017, offering rewards through Rogue Swarm Nests, and the Crimson Harvest returned on October 23, 2018, featuring new Blood Raider content.

• Quality of Life Improvements: A new activity tracker was introduced to help players manage their achievements, alongside various UI/UX enhancements to improve the overall player experience.

EVE Online: Lifeblood Expansion launched on October 24, 2017, introducing significant new features such as Refineries and moon mining mechanics, reshaping the game's resource collection landscape. This expansion also included the launch of the Resource Wars gameplay feature, adding collaborative PvE content for players. Notably, players gained cross-faction training capabilities for Alpha pilots, enhancing their gameplay options.

• Lifeblood Expansion Features: The expansion introduced new Upwell Refineries, new moon mining mechanics, and three new capital class hulls: Caiman class Dreadnought, Loggerhead class Force Auxiliary, and Komodo class Titan.
  • Resource Wars: A new collaborative gameplay feature that allows players to gather resources in high-security space.
• New Skills and Training Options: Alpha pilots gained the ability to train cross-faction skills and access Battlecruisers and Battleships without a subscription starting December 5, 2017.
• Moon Mining Overhaul: The moon mining system underwent a complete revamp, encouraging active group participation and strategic choices in resource extraction.
• Seasonal Events: The Crimson Harvest Event launched on October 26, 2017, featuring new Headhunter SKINs and Blood Raider Covenant activities.
• Balance Changes: A significant rebalance of Strategic Cruisers was implemented to emphasize their unique roles, alongside a complete rework of the reactions system.

EVE Online: Ascension launched on November 15, 2016, marking a significant expansion that introduced Alpha Clones, allowing players to access the game for free with a predetermined skill set. This expansion also revamped the New Player Experience (NPE), providing more guidance for newcomers and introducing Engineering Complexes, colossal structures that transformed industrial gameplay.

• New Player Experience Overhaul: The Inception New Player Experience launched on November 15, offering improved assistance and guidance for new pilots.
  • Alpha Clone Introduction: Players could now choose Alpha Clones for free access to the game, enabling them to enjoy a limited but engaging experience without a subscription.
• Engineering Complexes: The addition of Engineering Complexes on November 15 transformed industrial gameplay, enabling advanced manufacturing and research capabilities.
• Command Boosts Rework: A complete rework of Command Boosts and Mining Foreman mechanics occurred on November 15, enhancing gameplay for fleet operations.
• Yoiul Festival Event: The Yoiul Festival began on December 14, 2016, featuring daily gifts and holiday celebrations for players.
• Record-Breaking Battles: The destruction of the first fully operational Keepstar in the M-OEE8 battle on December 10, 2016, set a record for peak concurrent players at 5,337 and resulted in significant ISK losses.

Operation Frostline launched on December 7, 2015, marking a significant seasonal event that introduced new combat opportunities and loot rewards for players. This event featured the Serpentis Corporation Storage Sites, which provided capsuleers with new locations to raid for valuable resources. Additionally, players could enjoy holiday-themed loot changes during this festive period.

• New Content:
  • Serpentis Corporation Storage Sites: New storage sites labeled as 'Operation Frostline Target' became available globally for capsuleer assault.
  • Loot Drops from Operation Frostline: Players could obtain apparel, synth-grade boosters, ship blueprints, modules, implants, and Nexus Chips from the event.
  • New Serpentis SKINs Available: Serpentis skins for the Catalyst and Brutix were introduced through the Aurum Store and as loot drops.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Loot Changes During Holidays: Loot drops were adjusted to include more varied content during the holiday season.

• Seasonal Event:
  • Operation Frostline Launch: This long-running event allowed players to celebrate the holiday season with combat and loot rewards.
  • Festival Launchers and Festive Items: Players could acquire Festival Launchers, fireworks, snowballs, and festive trinkets during the holidays.

• Quality of Life:
  • Seasonal Reactivation Offers: Special offers were available for returning players during the Operation Frostline event.

• Shop Updates:
  • Holiday Offers on PLEX and Aurum: Various discounts on PLEX and Aurum were introduced, including sales in the New Eden Store.
  • Exclusive SKINs Available: Time-limited SKINs were offered through PLEX packages and in-game loot drops.

The introduction of the new Sisters of EVE Battleship and a range of new deployable structures marked significant content additions in EVE Online during this period. Players also earned three Gecko superheavy drones as part of the anniversary celebrations, enhancing gameplay options.

• New Content: A new Sisters of EVE Battleship launched on January 28, 2014, alongside the introduction of multiple new deployable structures, enhancing strategic gameplay.
  • Gecko Superheavy Drones: Players could earn three special drones designed by the Guristas starting May 6, 2014, as part of community challenges celebrating the game's 11th anniversary.
• Seasonal Events: The EVE Monument Character Immortalization Event took place on March 31, 2014, allowing players with active subscriptions to have their character names etched in a monument unveiled at Fanfest 2014.
  • EVE Online 11th Anniversary Challenges also offered players additional opportunities to earn Gecko drones.

• Balance Changes: On January 28, 2014, significant ship balancing adjustments were made, affecting various ships and overheat mechanics to improve gameplay dynamics.

• UI/UX Improvements: Various UI changes and optimizations were implemented on January 28, 2014, enhancing user experience alongside improvements to the tracking camera UI as part of Rubicon 1.1.

• Performance Enhancements: A mass test on January 20, 2014, focused on changes related to new mobile micro jump units and capital wrecks, helping to refine the game's performance.

• Network Stability: Resolved Steam authentication issues on March 4, 2014, improved account management for players, ensuring smoother login experiences.

EVE Online: Rubicon, the 20th free expansion, launched on November 19, 2013, introducing a wealth of new features, including new Sisters of EVE faction ships and Ghost Sites, which added high-paced combat opportunities. The expansion also revamped the certificate system and introduced personal deployable structures, significantly enhancing gameplay.

• New Content:
  • Sisters of EVE Faction Ships: New hulls like the Astero and Stratios were added, expanding player options.
  • Ghost Sites: New high-risk combat sites introduced, offering unique rewards.
  • Player Owned High-Security Customs Offices: Players could now establish their own customs offices in high-security space.
  • Introduction of Four New Mobile Structures: New deployable structures were added for player use.

• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • Changes to Warp Mechanics: Adjustments were made to warp mechanics enhancing tactical gameplay.
  • Introduction of New Personal Deployable Structures: Players received new options for custom deployments.
  • Gunnery Prerequisite Skills Changes: Updates were made to improve skill training pathways.

• Balance Changes:
  • Rebalancing of Ship Classes: Numerous ship classes underwent significant rebalancing, improving overall game balance.
  • Marauder, Interceptor, and Interdictor Rebalancing: Specific ships were targeted for adjustments to enhance gameplay.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Holiday Stocking Stuffer Giveaway: Players received gifts and participated in a Rookie Frigate Brawl with prizes.
  • Empires Assault Event: Players collaborated with empires for a large-scale assault event.

• UI/UX Improvements:
  • New Character Selection Screen: A revamped character selection interface was introduced.
  • Improvements to Fleet Interface: Enhancements were made to streamline fleet management.