What changed in EVE Online in 2024

The Equinox expansion is now live, introducing new features and content.

Updates on events and statistics related to EVE Vanguard.

The Winter Nexus event is now live, offering special activities and rewards.

The Revenant expansion is now live, featuring new stats and content.

Details on the conclusion of Alliance Tournament XX.

Templates streamline the setup and management of planetary colonies, enhancing user experience.

New templates allow players to set up and save planetary colonies for easier management and sharing.

New dynamic scenes for celebrating when boarding a new ship, highlighting their unique character.

Stay tuned for Twitch drops featuring EverMarks and SKINR design elements.

Earn up to 100 PLEX and other prizes by completing seasonal challenges during Winter Nexus.

The Vanguard event is extended until 12:00 UTC on 12 December, allowing all warclones free access.

Use the Expert System reward earned by participating in Winter Nexus to equip necessary skills.

Every purchase from the EVE Merch Store until 7 January comes with a free Luminae Polaris SKIN.

Warclones spending more than one hour on the ground will receive the Seykal Fury gun skin at a later date.

Winter Nexus 2024 is here, transforming New Eden with Volatile Ice Storms until 7 January.

Omega clones participating in the event will receive a crate with one of 16 Arkombine Arisen SKINs, including four unreleased ones.

Vanguard contribution to system corruption and suppression will be increased over the coming weekend.

EVE Store offers a Festival Pack with various bonuses to celebrate Winter Nexus.

New opportunities for capsuleers to engage in Mercenary Tactical Operations in systems with mercenary dens.

Pilots can use EverMarks to complete AIR Daily Goals, streamlining the number of daily goals to four.

Better locked target capabilities and faster excavation drones for exhumers and barges.

Enhanced drone aggression and reliable red loot amounts in Observatory Flashpoint sites.

Refinements and boosts to several vessels based on player feedback.

Seasonal rewards and opportunities available throughout the month.

Changes made to keep conflicts dynamic and engaging based on player feedback.

Miners gain the ability to compress resources directly from the right-click menu.

New cinematic introductions for ships to enhance the experience of boarding a new vessel.

Automated ship replacement programs for corporations, offering streamlined payouts based on loss value.

A public event from 28 November to 9 December featuring Vanguard forces impacting the ongoing war.

Starting 28 November, warclones will impact planetary battles with daily rewards for participation.

Heavy assault cruisers regain their MWD signature radius bonus to improve viability.

Various 'Little Things' introduced to enhance player experience.

Ships like Ferox Navy Issue and Eos have been adjusted for better balance in gameplay.

Resources can now be compressed via right-click menu, and excavators are now faster.

Improvements to Battlefield sites and deployables for more meaningful engagements.

Winter Nexus event on 5 December with seasonal rewards and battles against Sansha forces.

From 26 November to 2 December, pilots can defend arrays for ISK rewards or destroy them for passkeys.

New MTO feature allows capsuleers to control mercenary dens and engage in strategic operations.

Control newly realized warclone technology, generate corruption or suppression to aid your faction.

Earn daily rewards including SKIN design components, EverMarks, and Skill Points from 28 November to 1 December.

Raid planetary zones for resources and blueprint parts to craft tactical chipsets and blueprints.

The war is coming to EVE Vanguard from 28 November – 9 December, featuring new opportunities for Alphas and newcomers.

Join the fight against Drifter forces and defend special towers connected to the Warden.

Join live insurgencies with 9v9 battles, capturing artillery cannons to bombard enemy fleets from the surface.

A streamlined way to automate ship replacement programs will be added shortly after the expansion.

The Revenant expansion is launching on 12 November, introducing new tools for corporations.

Combat anomalies in nullsec receive a stunning visual overhaul.

New ships include the Tholos destroyer and Cenotaph battlecruiser with SCARAB breacher pods.

Abyssal modules can now be reprocessed into mutaplasmid residue.

A more dynamic interface for viewing ship details, including stats and SKIN application.

Deployable structures that produce encrypted infomorphs, introducing new resources and activities in nullsec.

Corporation Projects now have enhanced control and flexible scopes for better collaboration.

Introduction of secondary pattern slots and a randomize button for SKIN designs.

Several modules have been given unique icons for easier identification.

Capsuleers logging in daily for the first two weeks post-launch will earn various rewards.

Warclones will impact the ongoing war in New Eden starting 28 November.

The Revenant expansion is set to launch on 12 November, introducing new content and features.

New pack includes Omega, PLEX, Skill Points, and more for players.

Capsuleers can use EverMarks to complete AIR Daily Goals, allowing for more personalized gameplay.

New structures allow capsuleers to convert workforce into encrypted infomorphs.

New relic sites added to nullsec for more action and rewards.

Daily login rewards including EverMarks and SKINR design elements for the first two weeks.

New immersive and intuitive ship information window for better fleet management.

New features for Corporation Projects allow for greater control and flexibility in setting goals and tasks.

The Tholos destroyer and Cenotaph battlecruiser are introduced, featuring SCARAB breacher pods for sustained damage.

The Revenant expansion introduces new ships, weapons, and mercenary dens.

New options for corporation identity with customizable SKINs and new patterns.

Various ships, including marauders and specific Navy Issues, have been adjusted for better combat.

Game Masters will roam New Eden for three days, engaging with players and dropping loot.

Players can share their favorite killmail stories for a chance to win prizes.

The Deathless will have future uses for Atavum, encouraging continued collection efforts.

The Society of Conscious Thought is now buying journal entries from explorers, providing new earning opportunities.

A new feature to generate random ship designs for players seeking inspiration.

Create complex goals under a single project without needing extensive logistics knowledge.

New options for ship skin customization to unify fleet visuals and identity.

Automate ship replacement programs for corporation members, ensuring they can quickly return to battle.

Distribute responsibilities more evenly among members to enhance contributions and engagement.

Brand managers can create and manage SKIN listings for their corporation members.

Doubling pattern potential for SKINR allows for more creative ship designs.

Set deadlines for projects to encourage timely completion and action among members.

A 90% loot drop rate in PvP combat has been implemented for the duration of the event.

Daily login rewards include boosters, SKINs, and Skill Points, with a special reward on the 25th day.

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

PvP kills will have a 90% loot drop rate instead of the usual 50% during the event.

Twitch drops and insights from top streamers will be available throughout the Crimson Harvest event.

New design elements for SKINs including Brutal Splatter, Steel Violet, and more are available during the event.

The Crimson Harvest event runs from 3 October to 5 November, featuring unique missions and challenges.

Purchases from the EVE Merch Store come with a free Sanguinary Savant SKIN until November 5.

The Crimson Harvest event has started and will run until November 5, featuring intense combat and hacking challenges.

Players can engage in combat and hacking sites during the Crimson Harvest, with valuable spoils in lowsec areas.

New combat and hacking sites have appeared across highsec, lowsec, nullsec, and wormhole systems, including Pochven.

Old upgrades and existing TCUs will return the full bill of materials upon reprocessing.

Transitioning to the new sovereignty system will become mandatory for all capsuleers on 29 October.

Skyhook enhancements lead to a significant increase in the amount of reagents extracted, impacting the economy of New Eden.

The Upwell Consortium has rolled out an update for orbital skyhooks, enhancing security and reducing logistical burdens.

Vulnerable skyhooks will appear in the Agency and on the map for easier tracking.

Skyhooks will have a vulnerability window calculated based on their reinforcement timer, with a one-hour raiding period after the window opens.

Enhancements will lead to a significant increase in the amount of reagents extracted, impacting the economy of New Eden positively.

The new system will reduce operational friction and daily management burdens for orbital skyhook owners.

A dual storage system for orbital skyhooks will protect half of all produced reagents in a secure bay, while the surplus bay will be vulnerable during raids.

Transitioning to the new Equinox sovereignty system will become mandatory for all capsuleers on 29 October.

Orbital skyhooks will only be vulnerable to raids during specific windows, introducing unpredictability and strategic planning for both defenders and raiders.

Rumors indicate that Thukker ships are preparing for maneuvers in the Altrinur system.

A shrouded structure of unknown origin has appeared in Zarzakh, possibly related to the recent siege.

The siege has ended with Drifter forces being pushed back by capsuleers.

Over 500 ships lost, more than 700 modules dropped by Drifter officers, and over 3,000 Horizon Breach Engines destroyed.

Manufacturing costs for orbital skyhooks reduced by 25%, along with reduced workforce and power consumption.

Alliances no longer need to pay off outstanding bills before transitioning to the new sovereignty system.

Major Threat Detection Arrays now provide better-value anomalies across all levels of truesec.

New high-ranking pirate officers introduced, potentially dropping over 50 new modules.

Introduced a new tier of mining upgrades that are less expensive but also less efficient.

Comprehensive balance pass applied to all smartbombs to ensure consistency across damage types.

Introduced new resources and challenges to make sovereign space more valuable and meaningful.

Capsuleers can now deploy a mobile observatory to scan for cloaked objects.

Improvements in chat customization, message management, and filtering options.

Deepflow Rift sites will close on 12 September due to a drop in energy signatures linked to Drifter assaults.

A limited-time event where capsuleers must destroy Drifter siege engines in hazardous star systems.

Capsuleers can only leave Zarzakh via the gate they arrived at until a 6-hour timer runs out.

Abyssal Artifact Recovery sites have been updated with new challenges and enhanced rewards, requiring players to mine out the site before the timer ends.

New time-limited Deepflow Rift sites have appeared in known space and wormhole systems, offering new challenges and rewards.

Players can now support EVE Partners by entering their creator code for a 5% revenue share on EVE Store purchases.

The new Media Miasma SKIN line designed by T’amber replaces the retired Scope Syndication SKIN line.

Interface now links directly to the market or Paragon Hub for quick acquisition of missing elements.

Players can now try out any design element when crafting SKINs, regardless of ownership.

DLI extended until 27 August with total available skill points increased to 425,000 for Omegas.

Players can claim daily SKINR-themed rewards for the next 12 days.

Quality-of-life improvement allowing sorting of nanocoatings by hue in the studio.

An upcoming update will allow players to share saved SKIN masterpieces through chat.

Improvements made to streamline the design process and speed up workflow.

Players can now apply all nanocoatings to any slot, enhancing customization options.

Ability to purchase multiple stacks of design components and hull name display for SKINs.

Sequencing and selling SKINs now clearer with updated button labels and detailed component lists.

Various quality-of-life updates and bug fixes to enhance overall experience.

Design process made more intuitive with material filtering by finish type and sequence time display.

Two new skills, Studio Management and Advanced Studio Management, allow saving up to 125 designs.

An immersive new battleground with exotic flora, polluted waters, and close-quarter combat.

The transition to the new sovereignty system has been delayed from June 20 to June 27.

Players can modify gun behavior with swappable chipsets and switch firing modes.

Rewards for players participating in previous events and the Solstice event.

New operations include Stabilize Rift, Salvage Research, and Traffic Stop, each with unique objectives.

Three new Homefront Operations have been added, tailored for groups of three players in highsec space.

Every purchase from the EVE Merch Store comes with a free Epithal Upwell Planetary Extraction SKIN until July 12.

New technology allowing warclones to modify their weapons and fittings during combat.

Introduction of tactical gadgets like proximity mines and motion scanners.

New generation of warclones deployed for ground warfare operations with expanded capabilities.

New weapon SKINs introduced as part of the Solstice event.

The Paragon Hub is now fully open, allowing players to trade their SKIN masterpieces created through SKINR.

Purchase the Warclone Omega Bundle for 14 days of Omega and exclusive SKINs.

The Solstice event is live and runs until 12:00 UTC 1 July.

The Solstice event runs from June 20 to July 1, featuring a new map and activities.

Streamlined UI for in-space interactions, resource management, and upgrade installations.

Sequencing SKINs will cost PLEX based on design elements used and will require specific skills for faster processing.

New dynamics in system specialization and resource management, affecting territorial strategies and conflicts.

New gameplay mechanics around orbital skyhooks and sovereignty hubs introduce strategic sabotage and raiding opportunities.

Capsuleers can now design and sequence their own ship SKINs for personalized identity.

Automated resource extraction structure for streamlined operations in nullsec and lowsec.

Introduction of Power, Workforce, and Reagents as new resources for sovereignty upgrades.

Replaces territorial claim unit and infrastructure hub, introduces sovereignty upgrades for improved territory management.

Introduction of Upwell Hauler and Upwell Freighter skill books available at Upwell Consortium NPC stations.

Four new ships: Squall, Deluge, Torrent, and Avalanche, introduced in the Equinox expansion.

Changes to manufacturing processes, including reduced build materials for certain projects.

A comprehensive overview of sequenced SKINs and design elements owned by players.

Replaces customs office, allows extraction of new colony resources, and introduces Pirate Orbital Blockades for combat opportunities.

Blueprints for Squall and Avalanche available at Upwell Consortium member NPC stations; Deluge and Torrent require invention.

Equinox introduces new technologies for resource manipulation and infrastructure development in nullsec space.

Affordable hauler with Upwell Hauler skill bonuses for infrastructure hold capacity and missile damage.

Introduction of major new Upwell structures including the orbital skyhook and sovereignty hub.

Three new colony resources: Power, workforce, and reagents introduced for sovereignty upgrades.

Introduction of a long-term monthly goal track to diversify engagement options for capsuleers.

Improvements to ship interactions for better understanding and management.

New cloning technology enhances mobilization and utilization of populations across space.

The Equinox expansion is now live, introducing new features and content.

Significant updates to Incursions, including increased preparation time and safer travel.

The Solstice event introduces a new map, objectives, and weapon modifications.

Introduction of a monthly reward track and new goal types for AIR Daily Goals.

Replaces infrastructure hub and territorial claim unit, offering upgradeable options for territorial dominance.

Substantial upgrades to the corporation interface and projects for improved usability and engagement.

New tool allowing players to create personalized ship SKINs, launching with the Equinox expansion.

Daily login gifts for 7 days will provide design elements and sequence binders to help players start creating SKINs.

All planets have received high-resolution textures and enhanced shaders.

A modernized and user-friendly interface for the corporation window.

Tech II variation of Squall designed for high-threat environments with increased hit points and firepower.

Plans to add design sharing capabilities and more features tailored to groups and corporations in future updates.

Twelve new faction light and support fighters introduced with unique attributes.

First freighter with high-power slots, capable of significant missile firepower and enhanced logistics.

Players can move, rotate, and resize patterns, and apply different colors to separate sections of the ship.

Carriers now have conduit jump capability to transport subcapital ships into battle.

New SKINR feature allows players to design personalized ship SKINs.

New structures include the orbital skyhook, sovereignty hub, and Metenox moon drill, enhancing resource extraction and sovereignty management.

Automated structure for resource collection from moons, vulnerable to attacks and strategic engagements.

Four new Upwell industrial ships introduced: Squall, Deluge, Torrent, and Avalanche.

New ships designed for hauling infrastructure items and specialized in transporting planetary resources.

Tech II variation of Squall with enhanced stealth capabilities and improved mobility.

A new platform for showcasing designs, buying design elements, and selling player-made SKINs.

An advanced structure for efficient planet-to-space transfers, enhancing resource access in nullsec.

Carriers can now fit new modules for enhanced battlefield control and conduit jumping capabilities.

Triglavian Collective now targets only pilots with negative standings in minor victory systems.

Bomb effects receive updates for better visual representation and gameplay readability.

Twelve new faction light and support fighters with enhanced resilience introduced.

Reductions in build materials for specific ships and new skill point requirements for Genetic Mutation Inhibitors.

High-resolution textures and lighting overhauls for planets and Upwell Citadels.

Doomsday weapons on Titans now deal 3 million damage with max skills.

Class 5 and 6 anomalies now require capital ships to remain on site for escalations, adding risk for greater rewards.

Homefront operations enhanced to promote balanced competitive gameplay with new ownership mechanics.

Completing four out of six challenges will reward players with a new EDENCOM gun SKIN in the upcoming major update.

The next First Strike event will take place from 12:00 UTC on May 23 to 12:00 UTC on May 27, open to all Omega players.

Top players on the 'Contracts Completed' leaderboard will receive PLEX rewards, with penalties for friendly fire kills.

Players can earn the Burst Arkombine Arisen SKIN and Scythe Fleet Issue Arkombine Arisen SKIN through specific challenges during the event.

Celebrate 21 years of EVE Online with a month-long event featuring challenges and rewards.

Two new value packs featuring Police SKINs, Omega, PLEX, and skill training accelerators are now available.

Exploration and combat sites have appeared all over New Eden, featuring Triglavian enemies and Drifters.

Log in daily for exclusive SKINs, boosters, and Skill Points during the event.

Engaging with abyssal pocket sites can earn blueprints and rare materials for manufacturing filaments.

Join the hunt for riches and take on challenges across the Abyss during Capsuleer Day XXI.

Log in daily to collect valuable rewards including Skill Points, EverMarks, and exclusive SKINs.

Omega pilots gain access to over 650,000 Skill Points, 26,500 EverMarks, and SOCT ship hulls.

Venture into newly surfaced collapsed conduits across known and wormhole space for peril and profit.

Completing the challenge of acquiring 1,000 biomass counts toward a longer-term challenge with unique rewards in June.

Players can earn the Condor Arkombine Arisen SKIN and Augoror Arkombine Arisen SKIN by completing specific challenges during the playtest.

Players with more than 5 friendly fire kills during the playtest will be disqualified from receiving rewards.

The latest First Strike playtest kicks off on 25 April and runs until 29 April, open to all Omega warclones.

The EVE Store and New Eden Store are offering a bundle including 14 days of Omega access and a unique SKIN.

Blueprints for the Consortium Tractor Beam and Consortium Mobile Tractor Unit are available through the new facility.

Players can gather items from Rogue Drones and combat anomalies to contribute to the new facility.

A new facility has been deployed in Auviken VI, allowing players to collect Drone Graviton Emitters from Rogue Drones.

Contributing materials to the facility rewards players with crates containing Upwell Consortium Loyalty Tokens and potential blueprint copies.

An issue allowing players to interact with out-of-range objects has been fixed.

Display errors with contract objectives have been addressed.

An issue with the deployment summary screen displaying incorrect information has been resolved.

An issue with NPCs moving at great speed or appearing to teleport has been addressed.

An issue allowing players to sprint while placing equipment has been fixed.

An issue with deployable shields being active longer than intended has been fixed.

Balancing improvements have been made to combat and rewards.

An issue allowing players to perform multiple mutually exclusive actions has been resolved.

New suppression contracts have been added, allowing warclones to choose sides in the ongoing struggle between order and disorder.

An issue with death box animations has been fixed.

Multiple improvements have been made to push-to-talk functionality, including key binding fixes.

A new warclone suit has been introduced, along with an updated suit for NPCs to enhance tactical gameplay.

A new mining laser prototype is included in players' default inventory, allowing for resource gathering and opening tech vaults.

Multiple server performance improvements have been made, including fixes to server and client crashes.

Includes 7 days Omega, Core Ship Operations Expert System, two Basic Glamourex Boosters, and SKINs.

Players can now choose their character directly in the new launcher for faster access to gameplay.

Users of third-party tools like Isboxer may experience issues and should contact the developers for support.

The new launcher will permanently replace the old one starting on 7 February, enhancing user experience.

Unnecessary files related to the old launcher will be removed from the system during the update.

All user accounts and settings will be migrated automatically to the new launcher.

The old launcher will be deprecated and will no longer be available after the rollout.

New methods of personalization allow players to customize how they select and launch characters.

The new launcher includes improvements to security and performance for a better user experience.

Includes 60 days Omega, 500 PLEX, and various SKINs.

Four new starter packs launched: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, each containing various items for players.

Includes 30 days Omega, 250,000 Skill Points, and various SKINs.

An issue causing squad mates’ ping markers to get stuck on screen after re-cloning has been addressed.

Collisions and assets have been adjusted to address an issue with multiple players falling through the floor.

Streaming stats have been fixed to prevent flickering.

A new informational splash screen has been added.

An issue preventing users from quickly looting energy cells has been addressed.

A fix has been implemented to prevent the use of macros to increase fire rate.

Clones appearing to be walking around after being shot dead have been addressed.

The next First Strike playtest for EVE Vanguard is scheduled from 12:00 UTC 25 January - 12:00 UTC 29 January.

An issue that caused ammo to be duplicated when shooting and changing ammo type has been fixed.

Numerous crash fixes have been implemented.

A UI change has been implemented, fixing an issue that prevented players from looting if their inventory was full.

Includes 90 days Omega, 800 PLEX, and various SKINs.

A problem that caused issues with reporting players after they had left their squads has been fixed.

An error causing the contract UI to stay on screen when extracting and redeploying into the same session has been fixed.

An exploit related to fire rate being connected to mouse clicks, allowing very rapid firing with no cooldowns, has been addressed.

Numerous installation fixes have been made around EAD and Unreal prerequisites.

An issue with changing input and output audio devices has been addressed.

A fix was made to prevent AR map icons from disappearing when switching window across monitors.

Includes 14 days Omega, 50,000 Skill Points, and various SKINs.

An exploit allowing players to avoid melee cooldowns by switching ammo has been fixed.

The Ambition Modifier adjusts the number of points needed to win an Insurgency, requiring more system wins for subsequent victories for the winning side.

Omega players can try out an early version of EVE Vanguard from January 25-29 and monthly for the first half of the year.

The pirate FOB in the main Insurgency system now visually displays the level of corruption or suppression, and stargates in corrupted systems fly pirate banners.

Capsuleers can now apply a filter to view corruption and suppression in Insurgency systems on new and classic star maps.

Roaming patrols in H-PA29 and G-0Q86 will no longer fire upon capsuleers aligned with the Commado Guri and Malakim Zealots, respectively.

The fourth phase of Project Discovery will focus on research into critical immune diseases, including cancer.

The return of Alliance Tournament XX in 2024, with details to be revealed later.