EVE Vanguard: Operation Nemesis Now Integrated with EVE Online, Fulfilling CCP’s Long-Awaited Vision

CCP Games Unveils Operation Nemesis in EVE Vanguard

Today marks a pivotal moment for CCP Games as they announce the launch of Operation Nemesis, a significant development for their MMOFPS, EVE Vanguard. The studio has a long history of attempting to bridge their acclaimed MMORPG EVE Online with shooter gameplay, seen previously with the controversial Dust 514 and its unlaunched successors like Project Nova. Undeterred by past challenges, CCP Games is moving forward, making strides toward realizing their ambitious vision with this latest installment.

Integrating Ground and Space Combat

With the initiation of Operation Nemesis, players will experience a profound connection between two distinct realms: the action on the ground in EVE Vanguard, involving Warclones, and the cosmic battles in EVE Online, where Capsuleers operate. This narrative intertwining allows ground forces to uncover critical intelligence that enables space-faring players to locate and assault Upwell convoys, creating a shared conflict that fuses terrestrial skirmishes with expansive interstellar warfare. Collectively, players now possess the ability to influence the future of New Eden.

Key Insight from CCP Leadership

Snorri Árnason, Executive Producer at CCP Games, shared his excitement about the project, stating:

Operation Nemesis marks a major milestone for EVE Vanguard. This is the first real taste of our much grander vision: We’re delivering a persistent, online sandbox shooter where your actions resonate across a living, player-driven universe. With the foundations in place, we’re now fusing new systems into the framework as we set the stage for Early Access. EVE Vanguard is growing with every milestone, and players are starting to see the boundless potential of the ultimate sci-fi experience we’re building: one universe, one war, fought across space and planets.

Scott Davis, Game Director for EVE Vanguard, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the collaborative spirit at CCP’s London studio:

The feeling at CCP’s London studio is that we’re building the game of our dreams. EVE Vanguard represents our vision for a bold new FPS that combines the intensity of brutal combat with the depth and persistence usually reserved for MMOs. Operation Nemesis is the most significant step forward so far, giving fireteams and solo operators the chance to battle-test and influence the game ahead of next year’s Early Access launch. So grab your friends, squad up, and help us build it together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of what’s to come.

Event Overview and Features

The limited-time event, running until October 2 at 11 AM UTC, offers players a wealth of new experiences and features:

New Player Journey: An immersive, narrative-driven entrance into EVE Vanguard, where players awaken as Warclones and explore their role within the EVE Universe.
Expanded Arsenal: Engage enemies with a new assortment of high-tech weaponry, including a powerful long-range rifle, a formidable shotgun, and a multipurpose energy pistol.
Weapon Manufacturing: Innovate and customize arms in orbit, allowing Warclones to adapt to various combat scenarios.
Evolved Adversaries: Challenge yourself against new enemy classes, such as the relentless Charger and the formidable Opressor, introducing unpredictability into encounters.
New PvP Greybox Map: Join intense 9v9 insurgency battles on the “Sulphur Basin”map, designed to enhance strategy and team collaboration.
Expeditions: Take on assignments that align players with various corporations and factions in the EVE universe, unlocking exclusive rewards.
Battlefield Systems: Improved features like proximity voice chat, Down But Not Out revival mechanics, and UI enhancements aim to boost coordination and immersion.

Looking Ahead

Currently in Pre-Alpha, EVE Vanguard is set to officially launch on Steam Early Access sometime in Summer 2026, promising to revolutionize how players interact within this expansive universe.

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