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EVE Vanguard begins a permanent alpha test alongside EVE Online expansion
EVE Vanguard enters a 24/7 alpha on November 10, alongside the EVE Online expansion Fractured Skies.
The multiplayer shooter can be bought and played through EVE’s own client, and unlike earlier playtests, it will remain available.
Developers say tougher enemy AI and clearer tutorials address problems that made the game difficult for new players.
Players will first try a cooperative mode against computer-controlled enemies, then unlock a mode that pits players against both enemies and other players.
A final mode sends three teams into a randomly generated maze, where only one team can escape.
Completing shooter missions will unlock activities in EVE Online, beginning a link between the games that lets players affect opportunities in the online universe.
In the second quarter of 2027, developers plan to let Vanguard players choose one of EVE’s four main empires, with their progress contributing to military campaigns and conquests.
EVE Vanguard is beginning a 24/7 alpha on November 10 alongside the release of EVE Online’s Fractured Skies expansion.
Unlike earlier playtests, the alpha will remain available, and players can access the game through EVE’s own client.
Completing Vanguard contracts will begin unlocking mining and combat activities in EVE Online.
The alpha adds improved NPC enemies and onboarding, including a co-op mode that introduces players to other modes.
Fenris Creations plans a further connection between the games in the second quarter of 2027.
- Who
- Fenris Creations is developing EVE Vanguard, a companion FPS to EVE Online.
- What
- Vanguard is starting a 24/7 alpha alongside EVE Online’s Fractured Skies expansion.
- When
- The alpha is due to begin November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Players can access the game through EVE’s own client.
- Why
- The alpha introduces a link between Vanguard missions and activities in EVE Online.
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Players took part in a Vanguard playtest, and Davis said many found the game difficult to get into.
EVE Online is due to release the Fractured Skies expansion as Vanguard begins its 24/7 alpha.
Fenris Creations plans to let Vanguard players choose an EVE empire allegiance and contribute mission progress to Military Campaign and Conquest systems.
- Alpha start
- November 10, 2026
- EVE Online expansion
- Fractured Skies
- Access
- EVE’s own client
- Planned next integration step
- Second quarter of 2027
- Empire choices
- Four main EVE empires
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