What changed in EVE Online in 2016

New Year gifts issued on December 31st will also be available until January 9th, 2017.

New fireworks will be issued over the holiday period to celebrate the New Year on December 31st.

Final gifts from December 25th will be available until January 9th, 2017.

Enjoy a festive additional discount of 30% on four selected frigate ship SKINs throughout December.

The following SKINs are available at a 30% discount: Punisher Tash-Murkon, Merlin Blue Tiger, Incursus Inner Zone Shipping, Rifter Nefantar.

The following ship SKINs are available for 280 AUR each: Punisher Tash-Murkon, Merlin Blue Tiger, Incursus Inner Zone Shipping, Rifter Nefantar.

15% discount on all merchandise in the EVE Store until January 10th, 2017.

Players logged in on December 19th received 300 free Aurum as part of the Yoiul Festival celebration.

All players logged in on December 19th received 300 free Aurum as a gift for the Yoiul Festival.

15% discount on all merchandise in the EVE Store until January 10th, 2017.

Enjoy a festive additional discount of 30% on four selected frigate ship SKINs throughout December.

Players who lost their gifts will receive them retroactively in the near future.

Provided steps for players on how to redeem gifts through the Neocom menu.

Holiday gifts will appear daily in the redeeming system starting December 14th, with final gifts available until January 9th.

Capsuleers can redeem gifts including ship SKINs, trinkets, a Cerebral Accelerator, and apparel.

Players are advised to log in and allow their character to load before redeeming gifts to avoid issues.

The Yoiul Festival begins on December 14th, featuring gifts including ship SKINs, trinkets, and a Cerebral Accelerator.

Players experienced gift crates disappearing after redeeming them via the character selection screen.

New fireworks will be issued during the Yoiul Festival.

Players are advised to log in and allow their character to load before redeeming gifts to prevent issues.

Gifts will be available for 24 hours each day during the festival.

Addressed an issue where players' gift crates were disappearing after redeeming them via the character selection screen.

The Yoiul Festival begins on December 14th, featuring gifts and celebrations.

Attendees will receive a CONCORD Pacifier frigate with every ticket and an Enforcer cruiser for early purchases.

Early bird tickets for Fanfest 2017 are sold out; attendees will receive decommissioned ships.

Final o7 show of the year featuring dev discussions and highlights from the year.

Purchasing tickets for both Fanfest 2017 and EVE Vegas 2017 will grant a decommissioned Marshal battleship.

The first fully operational and armed Keepstar was destroyed during a massive battle involving multiple alliances.

A total of 7507 individual characters participated in the battle.

The first fully operational and armed Keepstar has been destroyed in EVE Online during the Tribute War.

Over 250 billion ISK was lost in the battle leading to the Keepstar's destruction.

The battle saw a peak concurrent pilot count of 5337, setting a new record for EVE Online.

1933 bombs were launched by stealth bombers, inflicting over 42 million total damage.

The battle saw a peak concurrent pilot count of 5337, setting a new record for EVE Online.

More than 250 billion ISK was lost in the battle leading to the destruction of the Keepstar.

A total of 1933 bombs were launched by stealth bombers, inflicting over 42 million total damage.

A total of 7507 individual characters jumped into M-OEE8 during the siege.

Continuing to implement various smaller fixes and usability improvements.

All new characters created on accounts before Ascension will now receive the new NPE, which can be skipped at any time.

Added more systems as possible site destinations for Inception to handle the rapid influx of new players.

Providing distance guidance when out of looting range from Cargo containers/Wrecks.

Refining the flow while participating in the Hidden Drifter Zenith site and operations.

Improving skill training guidance for new players.

Improving flow and gameplay in the Empire Might site.

Added more systems as possible site destinations for Inception to handle the rapid influx of new players.

Providing more information on fitting during the Battle Preparations operation.

Introducing the concepts of multi-targeting while in combat with NPCs.

The Skill Point limit for Mini Skill Injectors increased to 1,500,000 SP from 750,000 SP.

All new characters created on accounts before Ascension will now receive the new NPE, which can be skipped at any time.

Improving flow and gameplay in the Empire Might site.

Introducing the concepts of multi-targeting while in combat with NPCs.

Refining the flow while participating in the Hidden Drifter Zenith site and operations.

Balancing NPC Bounty payouts to feel more significant.

Skill Point limit for Mini Skill Injectors increased to 1,500,000 SP from 750,000 SP.

Balancing NPC Bounty payouts to feel more significant.

Providing more information on fitting during the Battle Preparations operation.

Providing distance guidance when out of looting range from Cargo containers/Wrecks.

Implemented many small but needed UI and UX changes including text changes and more descriptive UI highlights.

Improving skill training guidance for players.

Implemented many small but needed UI and UX changes including text changes and more descriptive UI highlights.

New price brackets for SKINs: Small and medium: 250 to 800 AUR, Large: 400 to 1800 AUR, Extra-large: 800 to 1800 AUR.

Enjoy discounts up to and over 80% on all classic SKINs for all ship hulls, including capital and supercapitals.

Enjoy discounts up to and over 80% on all classic SKINs for all ship hulls, including capital and supercapitals.

New price brackets for SKINs: Small and medium: 250 to 800 AUR, Large: 400 to 1800 AUR, Extra-large: 800 to 1800 AUR.

Full rework of command boosts and mining foreman mechanics.

Introduction of new visual effects for Titans.

More non-capsuleer resource gathering operations in asteroid belts.

A re-worked new player experience offering more assistance and guidance.

More non-capsuleer resource gathering operations in asteroid belts.

Full rework of command boosts and revamps for mining foreman.

Players need to verify their email address to log in after the update.

Brand new explosion effects added to the game.

All pilots must accept the new EULA and sign in via SSO again.

New colossal industrial structures that change the economy and industry gameplay.

Rebalance of the Rorqual ship.

A reworked new player experience offering more assistance and guidance for new pilots.

Requirement for verified email address to log in post-deployment.

Pilots must remove and re-add characters in the EVE Portal app.

All pilots must accept the new EULA and re-add accounts to the EVE Launcher.

Pilots must remove and re-add characters in the EVE Portal mobile app.

Rebalance of the Rorqual ship.

Clone States allow pilots to play for free with a predetermined skillset.

Introduction of new effects generators for Titans and new explosion effects.

Clone States allow players to access EVE Online for free with a predetermined skillset.

New colossal industrial structures that change the economy and industry gameplay.

NPC Mining Operations will now appear across the New Eden cluster.

The Orca is receiving a massive overhaul, with huge buffs to almost every attribute.

The drop rate of Small Ancillary Armor Repairer blueprints in data sites have been increased.

Tactical Destroyers have been rebalanced.

New mining drones, including an ‘Excavator’ Mining Superdrone and ice mining drones, have been added.

The old Warfare Link and Foreman Link modules will be converted into the new Command Burst modules.

The new Sunesis destroyer has been introduced.

Phenomena Generators have been introduced, allowing Titans to fit these new modules.

The Rorqual is getting a revamp from the ground-up, capable of providing strong Mining Foreman Bursts.

Tactical Destroyers have been rebalanced.

EVE characters will be assigned one of two distinct clone states: Alpha or Omega.

A fourth level of detail has been added to improve graphics performance.

EVE characters will be assigned one of two distinct clone states: Alpha or Omega, affecting skills and access.

The jump ranges of most capital ships have been increased.

The new EVE Online: Ascension Expansion Theme (2016) is available.

Old Warfare Link and Foreman Link modules will be converted into new Command Burst modules.

Existing mining drones have been rebalanced.

The build, research and copy times of capital and structure blueprints have been increased.

The new Sunesis destroyer has been introduced.

The drop rate of Small Ancillary Armor Repairer blueprints in data sites has been increased.

The Pulse Activated Nexus Invulnerability Core module is a new Rorqual-exclusive defensive superweapon.

The Porpoise is a new ship Industrial Command Ship that fills the hole at the bottom of the mining foreman ship progression line.

The unpackaged volume of Hulks and Covetors will be dropping by 25%.

New explosions and redesigned sub-capital ship-wrecks have been introduced.

Aura has been fully re-imagined and all her vocal samples have been updated. A brand new guiding tutorial experience has been created.

A brand new guiding tutorial experience has been created for Ascension with Mentor NPCs.

The Porpoise is introduced as a new Industrial Command Ship, and the Orca receives significant buffs.

NPC Mining Operations will now appear across the New Eden cluster with haulers and reinforcements.

New explosions that will blow you away! Sub-capital ship-wrecks have been redesigned.

The new EVE Online: Ascension Expansion Theme (2016) is available.

Existing mining drones have been rebalanced.

The build, research and copy times of capital and structure blueprints have been increased.

The Bowhead ORE Freighter is receiving improvements including slightly improved hitpoints and agility.

The jump ranges of most capital ships have been increased.

New mining drones, including an ‘Excavator’ Mining Superdrone and the first ever ice mining drones, have been added.

The app includes character profiles for tracking multiple characters.

Users can buy PLEX and Aurum through the app's secure store.

Users can send and receive EVE Mail from tracked characters through the app.

Users can see in-game events and receive push notifications for various activities.

The app includes an activity feed with notifications for various in-game events.

Users can track character profiles for multiple characters within the app.

EVE Portal, the EVE Online mobile app, has been released as an open beta for Android and iPhone.

The app provides access to the in-game calendar for all tracked characters.

The app provides access to the in-game calendar for all tracked characters.

Users can send and receive EVE Mail from tracked characters.

EVE Portal, the EVE Online mobile app, has been released as an open beta for Android and iPhone.

Users can buy PLEX and Aurum through a secure store within the app.

Rifter and Sabre SKINs now priced at 250 AUR, down by 83%.

Discounts up to 80% on all Tronhadar Ink SKINs from Nov 3rd to 9th.

29 new SKINs of the Tronhadar Ink line are now available.

New Fenrir and Naglfar SKINs available for 800 AUR.

29 new SKINs of the Tronhadar Ink line are now available.

Prices for some SKINs reduced to 250 AUR, down by 83% from 1540 AUR.

Discounts up to 80% on all Tronhadar Ink SKINs from Nov 3rd to 9th.

New Fenrir and Naglfar SKINs available for 800 AUR.

An EVE Store featuring EVE themed merchandise will open in November.

The recruit program will be improved, offering new players a bonus of 250,000 free skillpoints, replacing the current trial time extension.

The SKIN for the popular Confessor will be available with the EVE Online: Ascension expansion on November 15.

An EVE Store with EVE themed merchandise will open in November.

SKIN prices in the New Eden Store will see drastic reductions, with examples including Astero Sanctuary for 400 AUR and Hulk ORE development for 250 AUR.

SKIN prices will drastically lower with the Ascension expansion, including significant reductions for various SKINs.

Announcement of Fanfest 2017 and the start of early bird ticket sales.

Completely new ship SKINs are on their way to New Eden, featuring stunning decorations that maintain a consistent theme across different ship hulls.

The recruit program will be improved, offering new players a bonus of 250,000 free skillpoints, replacing the current trial time extension.

The SKIN for the popular Confessor will become available with the EVE Online: Ascension expansion on November 15.

Completely new ship SKINs based on revolutionary pattern technology will be introduced.

New colossal structures called Engineering Complexes will be introduced, forming a key part of the industrial backbone.

The Rorqual will undergo a rebalance as part of the upcoming changes.

A full rework of command boosts will be implemented in the upcoming expansion.

The release date for EVE Online: Ascension has been postponed from November 8, 2016, to November 15, 2016.

New effects generators for Titans will be introduced in EVE Online: Ascension.

EVE Online: Ascension will feature brand new explosion effects.

There will be more activity in asteroid belts with non-capsuleer resource gathering operations.

New colossal structures called Engineering Complexes will be introduced, forming a key part of the industrial backbone.

The changes to the EULA will still come into effect on November 8, 2016, despite the postponement of the expansion.

The changes to the EULA will still come into effect on November 8, 2016, despite the postponement of the expansion.

The Rorqual will undergo a rebalance as part of the expansion.

EVE Online: Ascension will introduce a new access paradigm allowing players to play for free through Clone States.

The release date for EVE Online: Ascension has been postponed from November 8, 2016, to November 15, 2016.

Brand new explosion effects will be introduced in the Ascension expansion.

EVE Online: Ascension will introduce a new access paradigm allowing players to play for free through Clone States.

A full rework of command boosts will be implemented with the Ascension expansion.

There will be more activity in asteroid belts with non-capsuleer resource gathering operations.

Transition from Opportunities NPE to Operations and Tasks for a storyline-driven experience.

Transition from Opportunities NPE to a storyline driven Operations and Tasks system.

Rewards now include NPC bounties and tasks that teach game mechanics.

Aura AI is now voice acted and provides guidance through a triple system of voice, text, and highlighting.

Introduction of the Inception phase, a storyline driven campaign for new players.

UI highlighting tool enhanced for better visual style and functionality.

Introduction of new sites: Research Facility, Smuggler's Den, SOE Reconnaissance Outpost, Assembly Point, Hidden Drifter Zenith.

Aura AI now voice acted with a triple guidance system for new players.

New Mini Skill Injector for new players, providing 80,000 unallocated skill points.

Introduction of a storyline driven campaign for new players to learn the game.

UI highlighting tool enhanced for better visual style and functionality.

New Mini Skill Injector for new players to gain 80,000 unallocated skill points.

Voice-acted mentors introduced for each empire to guide new players.

Introduction of new sites: Research Facility, Smuggler's Den, SOE Reconnaissance Outpost, Assembly Point, Hidden Drifter Zenith.

Voice-acted mentors introduced for each empire to guide new players.

Rewards now include NPC bounties and tasks to build items instead of direct gifts.

Players can locate sites across New Eden for a chance to pick up loot and SKINs from Blood Raider installations.

The YC118 Crimson Harvest has begun, offering players the chance to fight for the Empress or against capsuleers disrupting Blood Raider operations.

The YC118 Crimson Harvest has begun, offering players a chance to engage in new activities and earn rewards.

All skill requirements will now be displayed in item tooltips to clarify what is needed to use items.

The character sheet has undergone a substantial redesign with a new header and skill groups displayed as a bar graph.

All skill requirements will now be displayed in item tooltips, including notifications for Omega Clone State requirements.

The character sheet has undergone a substantial redesign with a new header and skill groups displayed as a bar graph.

The classic five-box skillbar has been redone to incorporate more information and requirements.

The classic five-box skillbar has been redone to incorporate more information, requirements, and Omega skill levels.

Improving performance on all GPUs.

Improving performance on all GPUs.

Blueprints will be available to build Command Burst charges in anticipation of fleet boost revamp.

Updated design and functionality of market graphs.

Available for building in anticipation of November's fleet boost revamp.

New Engineering Rigs available for Upwell structures, providing bonuses to industrial activities.

New cloning technology allowing free access to EVE Online with Alpha clone and subscription-based Omega clone.

Introduction of new service modules for Upwell structures, enhancing manufacturing and research capabilities.

Introduction of new service modules for Upwell structures, enhancing manufacturing and research capabilities.

Launch of Engineering Complexes designed for research and manufacturing, available in medium, large, and extra-large sizes.

Engineering Rigs provide different bonuses based on the security status of the space they are anchored in.

Engineering Rigs provide varying bonuses based on the security status of the space they are anchored in.

Launch of Engineering Complexes designed for research and manufacturing, available in medium, large, and extra-large sizes.

New Engineering Rigs provide bonuses to industrial activities, with larger rigs offering more generalized bonuses.

First phase of a new player experience overhaul to assist new pilots in EVE Online.

New cloning technology including Omega and Alpha clones for free access to EVE Online.

First phase of a re-worked new player experience to assist new pilots in EVE Online.

Clone states will allow all past and future EVE players to play for free indefinitely.

Players can retain benefits from Omega status when lapsing to Alpha, with some restrictions.

Adjustments made to Alpha skill requirements including Infomorph Psychology and Drones skill.

Alpha accounts will be restricted from logging in if another EVE client is already active, even if it's an Omega account.

Alphas will not be able to fuel star bases to prevent exploitation.

A small manufacturing tax will be applied to Alpha industry jobs to prevent exploitation.

Alphas will be allowed to extract skills, with restrictions on Alpha set skills.

Clone states will allow all past and future EVE players to play for free indefinitely.

Alphas will not be able to fuel star bases to prevent free alt distribution for timer management.

Infomorph Psychology added at level I, skill requirement for Entosis Link I increased, Drones skill raised for Caldari and Minmatar, Gas Harvesting II added, and Electronic Warfare skill lowered.

Alpha clones can continue using previously installed jump clones and implants but cannot install new ones requiring Omega skills.

Monitoring of high-sec ganking impact from free accounts with potential safety setting locks for Alphas.

Alpha accounts will be restricted from logging in if another EVE client is already active.

Alphas will be allowed to extract skills, excluding those in the Alpha set, to encourage returning players.

Clone State will be exposed in the API as requested by the CSM.

Clone State will be exposed in the API as per CSM request.

A small manufacturing tax will be applied to Alpha industry jobs to prevent exploitation.

No initial limitations on high-sec ganking for Alpha accounts, but safety settings may be locked if negative impacts are observed.

Mining support gameplay is getting a huge revamp with new mechanics and roles for mining foreman ships.

Mining support gameplay is getting a huge revamp with new mechanics and roles for mining foreman ships.

Upcoming balance tweaks for combat-focused boosting ships to be detailed in a future blog.

Balance tweaks will be made to combat-focused boosting ships releasing alongside the new system.

Three new mining foreman ships: the inexpensive Porpoise, a buffed Orca, and a buffed Rorqual.

Three new mining foreman ships: the inexpensive Porpoise, a buffed Orca, and a buffed Rorqual.

Fleet boosts, including mining boosts, will become AoE buffs that only work on-grid.

Fleet boosts, including mining boosts, will become AoE buffs that only work on-grid.

New investigation sites have appeared throughout New Eden.

Corrected various issues related to modules, UI scaling, and item interactions.

Blueprints for Vendetta, Vanquisher, and Vehement are now available in Serpentis LP stores.

The 'jumping to lowsec' warning now shows correctly when using autopilot.

Blueprints for new pirate faction capital ships available in Serpentis LP stores.

New implants now available in Serpentis LP stores.

FOF missiles will now correctly target hostile aggressors in Nullsec.

Multiple fixes including reconnecting exit spotlights and fixing a bug for Windows 7 64-bit audio.

Various skill and module descriptions were corrected and updated for the Russian client.

Multiple UI fixes including issues with the system map and item names.

FOF missiles will now correctly target hostile aggressors in Nullsec.

New warp animations, reactor point lights, and visual effects for mining barges and exhumers.

All mining barges and exhumers now use two strip miners or ice harvesters, with adjustments to base stats and ship bonuses.

The 'jumping to lowsec' warning now shows correctly when using autopilot.

New warp animations, reactor point lights, and visual effects for Mining Barges and Exhumers.

All mining barges and exhumers now use two strip miners or ice harvesters with adjusted base stats and ship bonuses.

New temple sites have appeared throughout New Eden requiring capsuleer investigation.

The length limit of overview preset names has been increased to 80 characters.

New implants are now available in Serpentis LP stores.

All turret based high angle weapons and rapid torpedo launchers now use less CPU.

Multiple fixes including reconnecting exit spotlights and fixing audio bugs for Windows 7 64-bit.

All turret based high angle weapons and rapid torpedo launchers now use less CPU.

The length limit of overview preset names has been increased to 80 characters.

Players will receive a new SKIN for the Gnosis and a special edition armor suit and goggles set as part of the rewards.

Rumors suggest a new ship is about to be unveiled from an unidentified shipyard.

Rewards for maintaining an active subscription until the November expansion include the Gnosis battlecruiser, Apotheosis shuttle, new Gnosis SKIN, and special edition armor suit.

Players maintaining an active subscription will receive rewards including the Gnosis battlecruiser and Apotheosis shuttle.

Rumors indicate a new ship is about to be unveiled from an unidentified shipyard.

Announcement of the upcoming Clone States feature set to release in November.

Exploration of limiting simultaneous log on for Alpha clones to prevent negative effects on gameplay.

Announcement of improvements to the New Player Experience alongside the Clone States feature.

Introduction of the Clone States feature, set to release in November.

Working on new player experience improvements to coincide with the Clone States release.

Exploring options to limit simultaneous log on for Alpha clones to prevent negative gameplay effects.

Addressing concerns about suicide ganking and high-sec harassment related to Alpha clones.

Discussion on the potential impact of Alpha clones on suicide ganking and high-sec harassment.

Update to the skill section of the character sheet and new iconography to indicate skills and items requiring specific clone states.

Alpha clones can train and use a specific set of skills including tech one Frigates, Destroyers, and Cruisers, but at a reduced training rate.

The Omega Clone State provides unlimited skill access and is available to subscribed or PLEXed accounts.

Skills that require Omega state will not be applied for Alpha players, and modules requiring those skills will go offline without moving ships or cancelling jobs.

A new feature allowing players to participate in EVE Online for free with two distinct Clone States: Alpha and Omega.

A significant update to the skill section of the character sheet and new iconography to indicate clone state requirements.

Omega clones have unlimited skill access and function like currently subscribed characters.

The Alpha Clone State allows free players to train and use a specific set of skills, including tech one Frigates, Destroyers, and Cruisers.

Alpha clones will have restricted access to powerful skills to maintain game balance.

New feature allowing players to participate in EVE Online for free with two distinct Clone States: Alpha and Omega.

Testing general client and server performance, including point in space selection under low FPS conditions.

Participants will receive a reward of two million skillpoints on the test server Singularity.

Testing general client and server performance, including point in space selection under low FPS conditions.

Participants will receive a reward of two million skillpoints on the test server Singularity.

The new system will provide clear visual effects and combat log messages to indicate the impact of Command Bursts.

Details on how Command Bursts function, including ammo requirements and area of effect.

Changes to balance for combat-focused boosting ships will be introduced alongside the new system.

Tech 1 and Tech 2 Command Bursts will have reduced skill requirements to lower the barrier to entry.

Leadership skills and mindlink implants will be reworked to align with the new Command Burst system.

Balance adjustments will be made to combat-focused boosting ships to coincide with the new Command Burst system.

New modules that replace the existing Warfare Link system, providing timed bonuses to fleet-mates within a defined area.

Command Bursts will replace the existing Warfare Link system, providing timed bonuses to fleet-mates within a defined area.

Reduction in skill requirements for Tech 1 and Tech 2 Command Bursts to lower the barrier to entry.

The bonuses provided by leadership skills, mindlink implants, and boosting ships will be reworked to align with the new Command Burst system.

Command Bursts will require ammo to activate and can be swapped in the field, allowing for dynamic gameplay.

New visual effects and combat log messages will provide clearer feedback on boosts for all players.

Play EVE Online for free from August 18th 10am PST to 21st 1pm PST.

75% off Core Starter packs including 30 days of game time.

Play EVE Online for free from August 18th 10am PST to 21st 1pm PST.

10% off Content packs, PLEX, and Aurum.

75% off Core Starter packs including 30 days of game time.

50% off Premium Editions including PLEX.

50% off Premium Editions including PLEX.

10% off Content packs, PLEX, and Aurum.

A Help Center containing around 190 articles was launched to assist players without needing to submit tickets.

Winning player-submitted art was printed and displayed in the Customer Support area.

A new ticket system was implemented to improve tracking and response times for player support.

New tools were developed to help GMs process account security cases more efficiently.

An issue where replies to tickets submitted via email were not entering the support system was fixed, affecting 1701 players.

The goal is to reduce the first reply time for all tickets to within 36 hours.

Enhanced graphics performance in areas with clouds.

Enhanced graphics performance in areas with clouds.

More intuitive UI feedback for ship holds.

Physically Based Rendering (PBR) implemented for in-space assets.

Physically Based Rendering (PBR) implemented for in-space assets.

Improvements made to the visual damage system.

Introduced contract functionality to citadels.

Introduced contract functionality to citadels.

Improvements made to the visual damage system.

More intuitive UI feedback for ship holds.

An in-game inventory item awarded to the winners of the Alliance Tournament, reflecting past winners.

Top 4 teams will receive special edition Blood Raider frigates and cruisers as prizes.

Alliance Tournament XIV will be held starting October 1st over three weekends, concluding on October 16th.

A unique ship SKIN for Blood Raider ships will be awarded for each series won by a team.

Medals will be awarded to all members of participating alliances, reflecting their achievements in the tournament.

Top 4 teams will receive special edition frigates and cruisers, with specific quantities based on placement.

Teams placing between 17th and 32nd will receive 5 PLEX, while top 16 teams will receive 10 PLEX.

Alliance Tournament XIV will be held starting October 1st over three weekends, concluding on October 16th.

Medals will be awarded to all characters in participating alliances on the first day of the tournament.

Teams placing between 17th and 32nd will receive 5 PLEX, while top 16 teams will receive 10 PLEX.

An in-game inventory item awarded to the winners of the Alliance Tournament, with only one copy existing.

A unique ship SKIN for Blood Raider ships, awarded for each series won by a team.

These SKINs will be time exclusive for the duration of the Shadow of the Serpent event.

New selection of Serpentis Corporation SKINs for Gallente Capital ships now available in the New Eden Store.

SKINs are available for Thanatos, Moros, Nyx, and Erebus hulls.

A new selection of Serpentis Corporation SKINs for Gallente Capital ships are now available in the New Eden Store.

These SKINs will be time exclusive for the duration of the Shadow of the Serpent event.

Players can now submit their own ads to be featured on in-game billboards.

Guidelines for acceptable content and technical specifications for video submissions have been outlined.

Players can now submit their own ads to be featured on in-game billboards, following a recent contest.

Detailed rules and technical specifications for submitting video ads for billboards have been provided.

Switching to 10 pilots instead of 12 for tournament teams.

Limit of one WDFG per ship.

Disallowing T2 repair drones during the tournament.

T2 Logistics Frigates introduced at 5 points, with two allowed per match.

Switching to 10 pilots instead of 12.

Point value changes to compensate for change in team sizes, including increases for Battleship hulls, Battlecruisers, T3 Cruisers, Hictors, and Logistics.

Raw point increases to Battleship hulls, Battlecruiser hulls, T3 Cruisers, Hictors, Logistics (T1 and T2) and point decrease for T1 Cruisers.

Teams will be seeded into a standard 64 team double elimination bracket with specific rules for seeding.

Full ban on cap transfer during the tournament.

Point decrease for T1 Cruisers.

Limit of one WDFG (unique Heavy Interdictor warp disruptor) per ship.

-2 points to all Blood Raider ships.

Teams will be seeded into a standard 64 team double elimination bracket.

-2 points to all Blood Raider ships.

T2 Logistics Frigates introduced at 5 points, with two allowed per match.

Banning MJFG (unique Command Ship Micro Jumpdrive).

Cap transfer is fully banned in the tournament.

MJFG is banned.

Disallowing high-end pirate ammo in the tournament.

T2 repair drones are disallowed.

High-end pirate ammo is disallowed.

Server wide rewards for every active EVE account for each Icelandic victory in Euro 2016.

In case of elimination, a permanent Tristan Quafe Skin and various fireworks will be issued.

Permanent Hyperion Quafe Skin, 1x Skill Injector, and various fireworks for the finals.

Server wide rewards for every active EVE account for each Icelandic victory in Euro 2016.

Permanent Thorax Quafe Skin, 1x Festival Launcher, and various fireworks for the quarter finals.

Permanent Megathron Quafe Skin and various fireworks for the semi finals.

Reward includes a permanent Thorax Quafe Skin, 1 Festival Launcher, and various fireworks.

Reward includes a permanent Hyperion Quafe Skin, 1 Skill Injector, and various fireworks.

Reward includes a permanent Megathron Quafe Skin and various fireworks.

Permanent Tristan Quafe Skin and various fireworks if Iceland is knocked out.

Ending support for older operating systems will simplify development and platform testing, allowing focus on new features.

Support for the old EVE Launcher has been discontinued.

Players are advised to update to the new launcher by verifying game cache via game settings in Steam.

Ending support for Windows XP and Vista will allow more focus on enhancing the DirectX 11 client for a better player experience.

Support for the old EVE Launcher has been discontinued.

Support for Windows XP and Vista will be discontinued on June 30, 2016, affecting players using these operating systems.

Discontinuation of support for Windows XP and Vista, affecting players using these operating systems.

Steam users will receive an automatic update to the new EVE launcher, which will not support Windows XP or Vista.

Players are advised to update to the new launcher by verifying game cache via game settings in Steam.

The old EVE launcher will be discontinued on June 30, 2016, preventing players on Windows XP from launching the EVE client.

A new event featuring the Serpentis arms race, running for 6 weeks with various challenges and rewards.

A prototype framework for displaying in-game events will be introduced, enhancing event visibility.

Changes made to lower the barrier for participation in events, allowing easier access to event content.

Changes made to reduce barriers for participation in events, enhancing visibility and accessibility.

Players can complete challenges to earn points towards Scope Network prize containers.

A new event where capsuleers can participate in challenges related to the Serpentis arms race.

New challenges will be available through the Scope Network, including roaming Serpentis and Angel Cartel pirates.

A new UI framework to display event challenges in the Scope Network window and character selection screen.

Players can earn points by completing challenges, leading to rewards including Scope Network prize containers.

Nine new event themed sites will be available, complete with loot and bounties.

Experience the upcoming Shadow of the Serpent event, starting next week.

Upcoming event starting next week.

EVE Online available for $4.99, Premium Edition 50% off, Content Packs 10% off.

EVE Online available for $4.99, Premium Edition 50% off, Content Packs 10% off.

Upcoming release will introduce graphic features such as secondary lighting, exclusive to the DirectX 11 client.

Resolved issue with some citadels having incorrect vulnerability timers, allowing attacks outside regular windows.

Implementing a new cloud rendering approach, resulting in the removal of clouds from the DirectX 9 client in future updates.

Initiating the phase out of DirectX 9 support for EVE Online, with a focus on enhancing DirectX 11 features.

Beginning steps to phase out DirectX 9 support for EVE Online, focusing on enhancing DirectX 11 features.

Improvements to the DirectX 11 experience, including a new cloud rendering approach.

Clouds will be removed from the DirectX 9 client in an upcoming release as part of the transition to DirectX 11.

Assurance to the Mac community regarding ongoing support for the DirectX 9 client and investigation into future solutions.

Instructions provided for players to check their DirectX version and ensure they are not using the DX9 client.

Some citadels have incorrect vulnerability timers active, allowing attacks outside regular windows. This will be resolved during the next downtime.

Various fixes implemented following the deployment of EVE Online: Citadel.

New SKINs introduced, initially part of promotional offers.

Skillpoint reimbursement for Force Auxiliary will occur during downtime.

New clothing rewards for participants in the Astrahus class citadel construction event.

New Multi-Use Analyzers added to the game.

New clothing rewards for participants in the Astrahus class citadel construction event.

Skillpoint reimbursement for Force Auxiliary will occur during downtime.

New Multi-Use Analyzers added to the game.

New Matigu 'Seabeast' SKINs introduced, initially part of promotional offers.

Introduction of recurring opportunities that provide daily boosts of 10,000 unallocated skillpoints for the first non-capsuleer kill of the day.

Players can select their faction to represent on the Steam Community.

Players can select their faction to represent on the Steam Community.

Introduction of a new feature allowing players to gain daily boosts of 10,000 unallocated skillpoints for their first non-capsuleer kill of the day.

Tranquility's daily downtime window is now officially cut from 30 minutes to 15 minutes.

Players are unable to access EVE Gate and the EVE Online forums while docked in player built Citadels.

Players are unable to access EVE Gate and the EVE Online forums while docked in player built Citadels.

Tranquility's daily downtime window is now officially cut from 30 minutes to 15 minutes.

Players can now gift EVE Online and PLEX to friends on Steam.

Players can now gift EVE Online and PLEX to friends on Steam.

The Citadel expansion introduces many new features and massive improvements to EVE Online.

EVE Online is available for free from May 5th to 8th in celebration of its 13th anniversary and the Citadel expansion.

Core Starter Packs are 75% off and Premium Editions including PLEX are 50% off during the free weekend.

Core Starter Packs are 75% off and Premium Editions including PLEX are 50% off during the free weekend.

EVE Online is available for free from May 5th to 8th in celebration of its 13th anniversary and the Citadel expansion.

Join the mass test on the test server Singularity at 17:00 EVE time to receive a reward of two million skillpoints.

Participants in the mass test will receive a reward of two million skillpoints on the test server.

Join the mass test on April 5th at 17:00 EVE time to experience new gameplay features.

Players can test the new Capital ships and Fighter gameplay on the test server during a mass test.

Players can test the new capital ships and fighter gameplay on the test server during a mass test.

The New Eden Store is hosting a 50% sale on all available frigate SKINs until March 29th.

The Guristas Event is now live, featuring the hunt for hostile Guristas forces.

The New Eden Store is hosting a 50% sale on all available frigate SKINs until March 29th.

Players can gun down hostile Guristas forces, shut down their operations, and loot the spoils.

Players can gun down hostile Guristas forces, shut down their operations, and loot the spoils.

The Guristas Event is now live, featuring new gameplay elements.

Join the mass test on March 17 at 17:00 UTC on the test server Singularity.

All participants will receive a small reward of two million skillpoints (available only on the test server Singularity).

Join the mass test on March 17 at 17:00 UTC on the test server Singularity.

All participants will receive a small reward of two million skillpoints on the test server Singularity.

Players can submit video advertisements for a chance to have their content displayed on in-game billboards.

All advertising billboards in New Eden have been replaced with new, configurable versions that can display various video content.

A competition for players to create and submit video advertisements for display on the new billboards, running until April 4th.

Details of prizes for the Billboard Propaganda Contest including PLEX and signed EVE merchandise.

All advertising billboards in New Eden have been replaced with new, configurable versions that can display video content.

Detailed rules and technical specifications for video submissions to the billboard contest have been outlined.

Project Discovery is now live, allowing players to contribute to real world science while earning in-game rewards.

Project Discovery is now live, allowing players to contribute to real world science while earning in-game rewards.

Players will analyze protein images to help expand the Human Protein Atlas database, contributing to medical research.

Contributors will earn ISK, LP, and Analysis Points for completing tasks in Project Discovery.

Project Discovery arrives on the test server, allowing players to contribute to real-world scientific research.

Players will undergo a tutorial to recognize patterns in biological samples and complete tasks of varying difficulty.

Players will undergo a training program to recognize patterns in biological samples before contributing to research tasks.

Players will help analyze protein images to expand the HPA database, contributing to medical research.

Contributors will earn ISK, LP, and Analysis Points for completing tasks in Project Discovery.

Introduction of Project Discovery, a collaboration with The Human Protein Atlas for scientific research within EVE Online.

Players will receive 200,000 unallocated skillpoints as compensation for recent issues and extended downtimes.

Players will receive 200,000 unallocated skillpoints as compensation for recent issues and extended downtimes.

CCP Seagull discusses the relocation of the EVE Universe's hardware and infrastructure to a new data center.

The EVE Universe's hardware and infrastructure have been moved to a completely new data center.

Ending support for Windows XP and Vista will allow for a smoother experience on the DirectX 11 client.

Support for the old EVE launcher and Windows XP/Vista will end on June 30th, 2016.

Ending support for older operating systems will allow for a smoother experience on the DirectX 11 client.

Support for Windows XP and Vista will end on June 30th, 2016, affecting 3.2% of players.

The old EVE launcher will be discontinued on June 30th, 2016.

Detailed explanation of EVE Online's policy regarding the use of third party applications and overlays.

Detailed explanation of EVE Online's stance on third party applications and overlays.

Introduction of a new initiative aimed at addressing Real Money Trading (RMT) in the game.

New initiative aimed at addressing Real Money Trading (RMT) by offering amnesty to players who come forward.

High slots dedicated to active modules, including new structure missile launchers.

Rigs allow further specialization of Citadels, providing bonuses and are destroyed when removed.

New active modules for Citadels include structure missile launchers for offensive capabilities.

Citadel fittings include High slots, Mid slots, Low slots, Service modules, and Rigs for enhanced functionality.

New fitting system for Citadels allows customization similar to ships, with various slot types for modules.

New service modules provide functionalities like Manufacturing, Research, Market, and Cloning.

Rigs provide further specialization into specific structure roles, offering bonuses like NPC tax reduction.

Introduction of service modules that provide functionalities like Manufacturing and Market services.

Mid slots designed for electronic warfare and remote assistance modules like ECM and Sensor Dampeners.

Low slots used for engineering and passive modules, such as weapon upgrades.

New fitting system for Citadels that allows customization similar to ships, with various slots for modules.

Designed for practical use, allowing panning and battlefield overview without cinematic effects.

Players can revert to the old camera for one month while adjusting to the new system.

Fixed first person view with military jet style indicators and stepped zoom.

Introduction of a new camera system with three different modes: Orbit, Tactical, and First Person.

Designed for practical use with panning capabilities and tactical overlay options.

A massive upgrade to the in-space camera system with three different camera modes: Orbit, Tactical, and First Person.

New features include dynamic FOV, improved sense of speed, smoother zooming, and manual zoom controls.

Offers a fixed first-person view with military jet style indicators and stepped zoom.

New features include dynamic FOV, improved sense of speed, smoother zooming, and manual zoom controls.

Players can revert to the old camera for about 1 month while adjusting to the new system.

The top contributor and prize winners will have their names immortalized on the descriptions for the prototype citadels.

The Upwell Consortium is constructing prototypes of the Astrahus Citadel, with rewards increasing for each completed prototype.

Capsuleers can contract Research Components to Lee Brinalle starting January 26th to aid in citadel construction.

A prize draw will be held for capsuleers who donate Research Components, with the first draw occurring after February 9th.

Upwell Consortium is constructing Astrahus Citadel prototypes, with rewards increasing for each completed prototype.

Capsuleers can assist in building the Astrahus Citadel by contracting Research Components to Lee Brinalle for a chance to win Astrahus BPCs.

Participants who contract Research Components will be entered into a prize draw for Astrahus BPCs and a Fortizar BPC.

Capsuleers can contract Research Components to Lee Brinalle in exchange for entries into a prize draw for Astrahus BPCs.

Capsuleers can help build the Astrahus Citadel by contracting Research Components to Lee Brinalle for a chance to win Astrahus BPCs.

Significant improvements to the UI for allocating skillpoints are planned.

Players with over 5 million skillpoints can use Skill Extractors to mark skills for extraction and receive Skill Injectors.

Significant improvements to the UI for allocating skillpoints are planned.

Players with over 5 million skillpoints can use Skill Extractors to sell skillpoints.

The scale for skillpoints gained from injectors has been adjusted, increasing the amount for higher skillpoint totals.

Skill Trading feature will be added to New Eden, allowing players to buy and sell skillpoints.

Skill Trading feature will be added to New Eden, allowing players to buy and sell skillpoints.

Players can use Skill Injectors to add skillpoints to their character's unallocated pool.

The scale for skillpoints gained from Skill Injectors has been adjusted to provide more points for higher skillpoint totals.

Players can use Skill Injectors to add skillpoints to their unallocated pool based on their total skillpoints.