EVE Online Launches Fractured Skies with Round-the-Clock Vanguard Alpha
CCP Games rolls out a major new expansion for its space MMO today, alongside the opening of a 24/7 alpha phase for its FPS module.
EVE Online begins a fresh expansion cycle with Fractured Skies, now live according to Massively Overpowered. This update marks a significant moment for CCP Games' space sandbox by enhancing several core aspects of the game.
Three Pillars of Growth
Fractured Skies delivers substantial changes across multiple fronts. The starting experience gains new gameplay layers designed to better guide fresh capsuleers through their first steps in New Eden. Military campaigns, already a fixture in the game, expand further to create more opportunities for large-scale conflicts.
EVE Vanguard Goes Full-Time
The most notable development involves EVE Vanguard, the FPS module connected to the EVE Online universe. This component now enters a permanent alpha phase, allowing players to continuously test this new dimension of the game.
This 24/7 availability represents an important milestone in the gradual integration of Vanguard into the EVE ecosystem. For an MMO known for its complexity and steep learning curve, these improvements to the initial experience could help welcome new recruits to New Eden while giving veterans fresh mechanics to master.