What changed in EVE Online in 2023

Information provided on how to use PLEX for account upgrades and other benefits.

Players can claim a festive crate containing a firework and 20 free PLEX from the New Eden Store.

CCP's band Crowd Kon7rol released 'Adventure of Christmas EVE' for the holiday season.

Starting 22 December, 50% discount on Omega time and MCT bundles, plus free SKINs with purchases.

Individual reviews of player achievements and activities will be sent out, covering playtime from 1 Dec 2022 to 30 Nov 2023.

Winter Nexus is running until 4 January, featuring snowball fights, fireworks, and seasonal challenges.

Early Bird Pioneer Passes for Fanfest 2025 are still available for purchase.

New daily challenges introduced, offering Skill Points, EverMarks, and ISK for completion.

Winter Nexus brings daily rewards including festive SKINs and Skill Points for players.

New Ice Refinery Heist activity allows pirate-aligned capsuleers to raid refineries and earn rewards.

Limited-time Winter Festival Pack includes Luminae Polaris SKINs and other bonuses.

Free SKINs offered with any purchase at the EVE Merch Store during Winter Nexus celebrations.

30% discount on Luminae Polaris SKIN line available until December 25.

Staging time for pirate FOBs and forecasting time for Insurgencies decreased from 48 to 24 hours; suppression gained increased by 33%.

Winter Nexus brings festive winter activities, daily rewards, and seasonal challenges to the game.

The First Strike event kicks off, allowing players to participate in EVE Vanguard, a new multiplayer sandbox FPS module.

Several systems, including Hek and Villore, had their security status increased to prevent Insurgencies from spreading.

The navigation UI now warns pilots when entering corrupted space.

A limited-time Winter Festival Pack is available in the EVE Store, including Luminae Polaris SKINs, Omega time, PLEX, and more.

EVE Vanguard, a new multiplayer sandbox FPS module, is now available for players to engage in ground combat.

The Winter Nexus festival is set to begin on 5 December, featuring gifts, games, and challenges.

Players can participate in Yoiul challenges during the Winter Nexus to earn SKINs and loot drops.

Purchase at the EVE Merch Store to receive four free Luminae Polaris SKINs.

Special buff effects will improve thermal resistances and allow longer overheating of modules in storm systems.

Players can engage in Sansha combat and exploration hacking sites during the event.

Daily login rewards include festive SKINs, fireworks, and Skill Points for both Alpha and Omega players.

The Winter Nexus event begins, featuring festive challenges and rewards.

New SKINs for various ships including frigates, destroyers, cruisers, carriers, and others will be available.

Spectacular daily rewards including festive SKINs, fireworks, and skill points.

New SKINs for various ships including frigate, destroyer, cruiser, and carrier.

A new Vanguard FPS module is in early development, connected to EVE Online.

Details on the tech test for the EVE Vanguard First Strike.

Announcement of the Winter Nexus seasonal event.

Details on offers related to the Havoc expansion and Black Friday.

Introduction of new pirate insurgencies and corporate projects in the Havoc expansion.

Introduction of the new Athounon – Samanuni stargate.

Details on the Luminaire snowball fight event.

Update from the SCC regarding EverMark donations.

Launch of a new site designed for fleet operations as part of the Havoc expansion.

Introduction of a new heist activity in Nullsec.

Release of a new version of the EVE launcher.

Launch of the EVE Academy for new players.

The Azariel-class Angel Cartel titan and new Angel and Guristas battlecruisers and destroyers will debut.

A new system for capsuleers to explore, with the gates to Zarzakh now open.

UI improvements to make AIR Opportunities more prominent and accessible in the New Player Experience.

A new FPS experience connected to EVE Online will launch in December, allowing players to impact New Eden.

Players can align with the Angel Cartel or Guristas to undertake insurgencies in Factional Warfare.

Improvements to Corporation Projects management, including automated payouts and new contribution types.

New project types and ISK payment integration for Corporation Projects, along with a dedicated project manager role.

Two new expansion-themed packs with PLEX, Skill Points, and themed apparel are available for purchase.

The Havoc expansion introduces the Zarzakh system, new ships, activities, and the Fulcrum megastructure.

New ships will feature corporation and alliance emblems, allowing players to represent their organizations.

A new system for daily challenges will be introduced, allowing players to complete two out of four tasks for rewards.

EVE's next expansion, Havoc, is set to release on 14 November, introducing new gameplay elements and features.

Updates to the Photon UI include customizable color schemes for Omega pilots and new font sizes.

All players can claim 7 free days of Omega time until November 20.

Players can align with the Angel Cartel or Guristas and access new ships including the Azariel-class titan and Khizriel-class battlecruiser.

Pirate Forward Operating Bases will initiate insurgencies in selected systems, allowing players to choose sides.

The GM and ISD fleet will embark on their annual roam on 26 October, now with a new streaming partner.

The Whack-a-Bot event will be replaced with a new event featuring Game Masters due to a lack of bots.

Players will gather clues to find hiding Game Masters across New Eden for rewards.

Players can engage in PVG action with GMs who carry loot and will fight back.

Various contests will be held with submissions open until 27 October.

EVE Game Masters will host a week of in-game events from 23 - 27 October, featuring contests, streams, and prizes.

Players can find containers across the cluster, accessible by solving EVE-related riddles.

The Crimson Harvest event is now live, featuring a conflict between the Blood Raider Covenant and the Order of Tetrimon.

Completing daily challenges during the Crimson Harvest event will yield rewards such as SKINs, EverMarks, and Skillpoints.

Players logging in 25 times during the event will receive 250,000 Skillpoints for Omega players and 75,000 for Alpha players.

Capsuleers will be able to dock at the Jovian station, The Fulcrum, in the upcoming expansion.

The expansion will introduce brand new ships, including the long-awaited Angel Cartel titan.

The previously-uncharted Zarzakh star system is now available for exploration, featuring unique environments and lore.

A unique soundtrack for Zarzakh has been created, blending sound and music to enhance the atmosphere.

Players can now align with the Angel Cartel or Guristas pirate factions in the upcoming expansion.

Capsuleers can participate in the Awakening Zarzakh event to collect materials and earn pirate Loyalty Point tokens.

The Zarzakh system features a visually stunning environment with new volumetric cloud technology.

Daily login rewards include boosters, SKINs, EverMarks, and Skill Points for both Alpha and Omega players.

In-game Community Fittings supplied by EVE Partners and players will be available during the event.

Crimson Harvest runs from 5 October to 6 November, featuring monstrous loot drops and horrific in-game events.

Players logging in daily can earn boosters, SKINs, EverMarks, Skill Points, and a special reward for the 25th login.

Players can choose sides in the conflict between the Blood Raider Covenant and the Order of Tetrimon, with unique challenges and rewards.

During the Crimson Harvest event, PvP kills will drop loot at a higher rate of 90% instead of the regular 50%.

PvP kills will drop loot at a higher rate of 90% instead of the regular 50% during the event.

The 25th login during Crimson Harvest rewards players with 250,000 skill points for Omega and 75,000 for Alpha capsuleers.

Limited time offer on Omega + MCT bundles in the EVE Store during the Crimson Harvest event.

The Crimson Harvest event runs from 5 October to 6 November, featuring monstrous loot drops and horrific in-game events.

Players can now access the new Zarzakh star system via Jovian gates.

Event running until 14 November to assist the Deathless Circle.

Blueprint copies of the new Angel Cartel Mekubal-class and Guristas Mamba-class destroyers available.

Collect resources to earn pirate Loyalty Point tokens for rewards.

Includes 7 days of Omega time, Standard 'Boost' Cerebral Accelerator, 295,000 skill points, and a WWI dazzle camouflage-inspired destroyer SKIN.

A new board game designed for both fans and newcomers, featuring EVE's signature elements.

A new 4X strategy game for mobile devices set in the EVE universe, focusing on teamwork and combat.

Includes 3 days of Omega time, Advanced 'Boost' Cerebral Accelerator, 350 PLEX, 135,000 skill points, and WWI dazzle camouflage-inspired SKINs.

An unforgettable party in downtown Reykjavik, open to all players, featuring DJs and dancing.

Players can now contribute to PLEX For GOOD at any time, with suggestions for causes made in partnership with CSM.

Collaboration with player T’Amber to introduce player made SKINs, starting with the Megathron SKIN.

Three new community events added to Fanfest 2023: Friday Fleet-Up, The (LAN) Party at the Top of the World, and Midnight Northern Lights Explorer Tour with EVE Devs.

Join up to 50 capsuleers and developers for the biggest EVE Online LAN party ever, featuring a Not Fanfest Shoot It roam.

Join players and EVE devs on a tour to chase the Northern Lights, starting from Harpa concert hall.

Available for free on 10 September as part of the CSM 18 election rewards.

Available for free on 9 September as part of the CSM 18 election rewards.

Reward for accounts that vote in the CSM elections.

Available for free on 8 September as part of the CSM 18 election rewards.

Players can collect fragments from Guristas and Angel Commander wrecks to aid in discovering stargate locations.

The first pilot or group to unveil each gate will receive a reward of 50 billion ISK.

Capsuleers can now discover hidden stargates marked with an enigmatic emblem, leading to unknown locations.

Players need to recover Jovian Symbolic Navigators from Jove Observatories to access stargates.

Players can claim free rewards by watching EVE Online content on Twitch.

Rewards include Sunesis Violet Vellication SKIN, Gnosis Galnet StreamCast Unit SKIN, and Semiotique Superlumina jackets.

Players can trade 10 PLEX for 10 days of Omega time until 20 August.

Special discount on Gallente Federation sponsored IGС SKINs Bundle for various ships.

Limited time offer on MCT certificates from 6 to 11 July.

Discount available on Starter, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum packs from 6 to 11 July.

Includes 10 days of Omega, 20 PLEX, 100,000 Skill Points, and Luminaire Rising SKINs.

Features 400 PLEX, Standard 'Boost' Cerebral Accelerator, 250,000 Skill Points, and various Luminaire Rising SKINs.

Limited-time bundles featuring Gallente-themed SKINs combined with ships from other empires.

Celebrate Gallente Federation Day with new packs including Omega time, PLEX, Skill Points, and Luminaire Rising SKINs.

A new add-in for Microsoft Excel that allows players to access and analyze in-game data across all accounts and characters.

New daily challenges go live on 14 June, offering rewards for completing tasks.

Marauders receive an increase in bastion timer and mass, with e-war resistance bonus removed.

68 updated ships with enriched details and improved visuals, including distinct missile impact effects.

Corporations can now receive income from Loyalty Points, enhancing management experience.

Changes to alleviate bottlenecks in capital ship building, making it cheaper to build Dreadnoughts and Jump Freighters.

Four unique Tech II lancer dreadnoughts introduced, each with unique battle strategies and weapons.

New features for corporations to track progress and engage members through Homefront Operations.

All pilots can claim 7 free days of Omega by visiting the New Eden Store by 20 June.

The Viridian expansion introduces new tools for managing corporations, new ships, and visual upgrades.

The first of two major expansions for EVE Online in 2023, launching free for all players in June.

Deadline to upgrade to Omega for EVE Monument extended to the entire month of May.

Players can submit video advertisements for their corporations, alliances, and events to be featured on in-game billboards.

Bluestar Defender ship SKINs are available at a discounted price, with single SKINs at 40% off and a bundle at 50% off.

Opportunity to add your character’s name to the expanded EVE Monument in Reykjavík, Iceland.

A dazzling in-game cosmic fireworks event scheduled for May 6.

Stunning reveal of The Fabric of New Eden Mosaic during the celebrations.

Join us for a jaw-dropping fireworks show at Jita 4-4 on 6 May.

20% discount on Omega bundled with new Capsuleer Elite XX SKINs for four iconic ships.

Claim Gilded Predator SKINs with packs of 500 PLEX or more.

50% reduction in sales tax cluster-wide on New Eden's markets.

Sales tax reduced based on Accounting skill level, with maximum profit potential.

20% discount on packs of 3000 PLEX and above, plus bonuses with packs of 500 PLEX or more.

Celebratory sale and events for the 20th anniversary of EVE Online.

20th anniversary-themed merchandise available in the EVE Merch Store.

New 20th Anniversary packs in the EVE Store, including Omega, PLEX, Skill Points, and Capsuleer Elite XX SKINs.

Omega pilots can claim a new SOCT ship during the Capsuleer Day event.

Daily login rewards for Omega and Alpha pilots during the Capsuleer Day event.

New challenges available during Capsuleer Day event, rewarding players with various items.

EVE's 20th anniversary mosaic image and video are now live, celebrating community contributions.

New expansion coming in June 2023, introducing structure customization and new Tech II capital ships.

Celebrate Capsuleer Day with challenges and rewards including anniversary-themed items and exclusive SKINs.

PvP loot drops increased from 50% to 75% for the duration of the Capsuleer Day event.

Livestream event on CCP TV on 6 May starting at 17:00 UTC with prizes and discussions.

New Capsuleer Day XX SKINs available on Guristas, Angel Cartel, and SoCT ships.

Firework event at Jita 4-4 on 6 May at 19:00 UTC.

Opportunity to be inscribed onto the updated and expanded monument.

Celebrations for Capsuleer Day starting today with various activities.

Join the Capsuleer Day event starting on 2 May filled with unexpected twists and exclusive anniversary themed rewards.

Performance remains around the same as before despite improved image quality due to anti-aliasing optimizations.

Shadows will always be rendered at all settings other than 'disabled', with adjusted filtering for quality and performance.

Includes Tier IV Premium German Pz. Sfl. IC tank destroyer, space-themed 2D style 'Ad Astra', Garage slot, 100% Crew with XP for one extra skill, 300 Gold, and 3 days of WoT Premium Account.

Limited time bundle offering DLC for both EVE Online and World of Tanks.

Shadows throughout New Eden are now unlimited, providing clearer and sharper visuals.

Includes 3 days of Omega, 100 PLEX, Sunesis destroyer, Sunesis Midnight SKIN, Standard 'Boost' Cerebral Accelerator, Festival launcher, Sodium Firework x100.

Low/medium anti-aliasing is no longer available when using low/medium shader settings due to technical limitations.

Introduction of TAA (Temporal Super Sampling Anti-Aliasing) for smoother edges and improved textures.

Anniversary festivities in May with exclusive rewards and events including fireworks at Jita 4-4.

The new launcher displays character names and portraits prominently, allowing faster game launches.

A graphical update will introduce unlimited shadows and improved anti-aliasing for smoother visuals.

Bug reports can now be filed directly from the launcher with automatic support information.

The new EVE launcher is now in Beta, offering an immersive experience and personalized content.

Celebrate with exclusive anniversary-themed rewards and events on 6 May.

Available until 11:00 UTC on 11 April, includes 3 months of Omega, 275,000 Skill Points, and various Guristas-themed items.

Includes 1,000 PLEX, 275,000 Skill Points, a Specialist ‘Boost’ Cerebral Accelerator, and various SKINs and apparel.

Limited time offer on Omega + MCT bundles, providing discounts on various combinations of Omega and MCT.

Limited time offer to save 20% on MCT certificates in the New Eden Store from March 31 to April 3.

Details on how to register in-game name and claim SKINs using channel points.

Viewers can earn channel points by watching CCP TV to claim GalNet StreamCast SKINs.

Previous batch of GalNet StreamCast SKINs removed to ensure new SKINs are claimed.

10 fresh new SKINs in the GalNet StreamCast line for CCP Twitch viewers.

Players can now join Factional Warfare without leaving their current corporation or alliance.

Upgrade to Omega for 3 days for just 1 PLEX, available until 27th March.

Omega status allows more effective use of assault frigates in Waylaid Courier sites for salvaging.

New pack inspired by the Angel Cartel available in the EVE Store, including PLEX, Skill Points, SKINs, and apparel.

Features Women's 'Gunner' Jacket and Men's 'Marshal' Jacket from the Angel Cartel.

Pack contains a Specialist 'Boost' Cerebral Accelerator for enhanced gameplay.

Includes Dramiel, Cynabal, and Machariel Angel's Hex SKINs, among others.

Pack includes 275,000 Skill Points to instantly fly cartel ships.

Some expected events will be replaced by factional campaigns like the Shadow War.

Players can log in and complete daily challenges to get their character on EVE’s 20th anniversary mosaic.

A new event where players can influence the acquisition of interstellar shipcaster technology through participation.

Interstellar shipcasters can be built for long-distance transport of ships directly into warzones.

Rewards for participating in the Shadow War event include new combat boosters and 11 fresh ship SKINs.

Capsuleers can now participate in Factional Warfare without leaving their player corporation or alliance.

Emblems can now be displayed on all remaining EVE ships, allowing players to show their allegiance.

A sale on select character apparel in the New Eden Store is available for players.

Software changes have significantly reduced maximum service startup times across nodes.

Transition from DDR3 to DDR4 RAM with increased bus speed, improving performance.

30 older machines replaced with 18 larger machines, maintaining similar node counts.

Auto reboot downtime reduced to 2 minutes and 5-15 seconds due to hardware improvements.

Old E5-2667 v3 machines replaced with new Gold 5315Y machines for improved warranty compliance.

Tranquility hardware has been fully upgraded to Tech IV, enhancing overall performance.

Upgraded to Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 machines with Intel Gold 6346 CPUs and 4 TB of memory.

New feature allows capsuleers to participate in Factional Warfare without leaving their current corporation or alliance.

Capsuleers can enroll in Factional Warfare via a new Personal Enlistment pathway.

All Career Packs are on sale with a 30% discount from March 4-6.

Players can add their character portrait to a mosaic by completing daily challenges from March 2 to March 22.

Daily challenges include Skilling Spree, Mining Blitz, and Skillers in the Abyss.

The completed mosaic will be revealed in May at EVE Fanfest 2023.

The Tranquility live server has undergone hardware upgrades as part of the EVE Evolved initiative.

The Destructive Surge Bundle features Heartsurge SKINs for several Navy Issue ships.

The Dreadnought Desire Bundle includes Heartsurge SKINs for various Dreadnought Navy Issue ships.

Players can now toggle the default state of all compactable windows with a single checkbox.

The Photon UI is now the default and only UI available, streamlining usability and improving learning.

The Heart-Shape Pack offers MCT, 1000 PLEX, 500,000 Skill Points, and Heartsurge SKINs for various ships.

The multiple overview feature has come out of beta, increasing the maximum number of overview tabs and adding grouping for presets.

Players can now see their wallet balance directly in the market window.

EVE's event calendar is evolving towards a narrative-driven schedule instead of the annual calendar.

A new feature allowing players to participate in Factional Warfare without leaving their current corporation will be available soon.

The Divinity Pack includes 1 month of Omega, 250 PLEX, 150,000 Skill Points, and Heartsurge SKINs.

The Uprising expansion introduces a new Frontlines system to monitor faction progress.

New leaderboards added to the Frontlines page to track top contributors in Factional Warfare.

New add-in allows players to extract in-game data directly into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Players can apply for a closed beta to test the new Excel add-in.

Includes 30 days of Omega time, 500 PLEX, Advanced 'Boost' Cerebral Accelerator, 1 Skill Extractor, and Red Stargazer SKINs.

Special packs launched for Lunar New Year celebrations, available until 2 February.

10% off on Omega time packs (3M, 6M, 12M) including a free Red Stargazer SKIN.

Red Stargazer SKINs display visual effects on PvP kills, affected by subsequent kills and ship speed.

Dragon Phoenix SKINs available at a 30% discount, including a bundle with augmentations.

Select PLEX packs are available at 10% off, including a free dynamic color-changing SKIN.

Includes eight days Omega time, 50 PLEX, 50,000 Skill Points, Basic 'Boost' Cerebral Accelerator, and Empyrean Dragons SKIN.

Updated sound design for turret weapons including distinct sounds for beams, pulses, blasters, railguns, artillery, and auto cannons.

Music that changes according to battlefield conditions with seven possible states reflecting factional supremacy.

All music from the Uprising expansion is now available on Spotify and other streaming platforms.

A new music theme for the Uprising expansion that reflects a change in musical style across new features.

Unique soundscapes for Upwell Hangars that adapt to health status: full power, low power, and abandoned.

Simplified Chinese added on Tranquility server, with Union Pay as a new payment option.

Dragon Phoenix SKINs available with a 30% discount during Lunar New Year.

Red Stargazer Pack and Lunar Festival Pack available with exclusive items and bonuses.

Daily login rewards including Serenity ship SKINs, boosters, and Skill Points from 19 to 31 January.

Red Stargazer SKINs display visual effects on PvP kills, affected by subsequent kills and ship speed.

Maximum of one local repair module per ship (shield or armor) during the event.

Pilots receive 100 million ISK payout per match where they deal at least 10,000 damage.

100% bonus to afterburner speed boost during the event.

Certain modules and rigs cannot be fitted during the event, including sensor dampeners and weapon disruptors.

Modules and implants are restricted to meta level 5 and below during the event.

50% reduction to overheat damage taken by modules during the event.

Only specific navy battlecruisers may enter the event: Prophecy Navy Issue, Ferox Navy Issue, Brutix Navy Issue, Cyclone Fleet Issue, Harbinger Navy Issue, Drake Navy Issue, Myrmidon Navy Issue, and Hurricane Fleet Issue.

Participate in 1v1 combat using specific navy battlecruisers with special rules and rewards.

The Rifter frigate has received a significant visual update with new textures, warp animation, and improved visual effects.

Simplified Chinese will be available on Tranquility starting 19 January as part of Lunar New Year celebrations.

New training deals include the Capsuleer Re-training Bundle and discounted Skill Extractors in the EVE Store.

Fresh capsuleers can now purchase new and unique SKINs for 1 PLEX in the New Eden Store, available for all players.

New currency introduced for acquiring corporation and alliance emblems.

Several audio updates were released to enhance the sensory experience.

Players can join Factional Warfare without leaving their corporation and alliance mates.

Photon UI has been improved based on player feedback, with a 91% adoption rate.

A closed beta trial for the Microsoft Excel plug-in will begin at the end of January.

New Battlefield sites added to enhance player engagement in Factional Warfare.

Significant performance improvements were made to enhance gameplay.

Simplified Chinese will be added to Tranquility starting January 19.

186 new ships were added to the game on December 15.

Existing ships received balance adjustments to enhance gameplay.