Fenris Creations has officially announced that EVE Vanguard, the highly anticipated extraction-adventure FPS set in the universe of EVE Online, will open permanent 24/7 paid alpha access starting Tuesday, 10 November 2026 — exclusively through the EVE Launcher on PC.
What Is EVE Vanguard?
Step onto the planetary frontlines of New Eden as a Warclone — a technologically immortal soldier dropping into high-risk extraction zones to secure resources, battle rival operators, and fight for control across hostile worlds. Your actions don’t just exist in isolation — they ripple outward, influencing the vast galaxy of EVE Online itself.
- Extraction-adventure FPS — drop in, complete objectives, secure loot, and extract before you’re wiped out
- Connected to EVE Online — enlist with New Eden’s empires and contribute to Factional Warfare campaigns
- Persistent progression — build your loadout, unlock weapons, and grow stronger between deployments
- Living development — shape the game as it evolves through ongoing alpha testing
Key Launch Details
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Alpha Begins | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Access | 24/7 — no more limited-time playtest windows |
| Platform | PC — exclusively via EVE Launcher initially |
| Steam Early Access | Planned for Q3 2027 (beta phase) |
| Pricing | To be announced closer to launch |
What’s in the November Alpha?
Building directly on feedback from July’s Operation Avalon playtest, this next phase brings major additions:
- Three brand-new maps — fresh planetary battlegrounds to fight over
- Overhauled new-player experience — smoother onboarding and story-driven introduction
- Expanded weapon progression — deeper unlock trees and persistent gear advancement
- Empire enlistment — align with the major factions of New Eden and impact the wider war
- Refined combat — improvements to aiming, enemy AI, healing mechanics, and grenade handling
Two Paths to Play
Fenris Creations has outlined a split roadmap for the game:
- Paid Alpha (Nov 10, 2026) — 24/7 access through EVE Launcher; ongoing updates throughout the development cycle
- Steam Playtests — Additional limited-time, free sessions planned before full Early Access launch
- Steam Early Access (Q3 2027) — Full release on Steam coincides with transition to beta phase
From Space to Surface
EVE Vanguard represents the long-awaited ground-war counterpart to EVE Online’s legendary space combat — a spiritual successor to the vision first seen in Dust 514, reimagined as a tense, tactical extraction shooter where every run matters and every extraction is a victory.
Whether you’re an EVE veteran ready to bring the fight planetside or a newcomer drawn to high-stakes tactical FPS action, the war begins November 10.
Watch for pricing and pre-order details coming soon — and wishlist now on Steam to stay notified.
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