CCP Games is calling FPS players to the frontlines! The makers of EVE online just launched Operation Nemesis, the latest public deployment for EVE Vanguard, the studio’s in-development multiplayer sci-fi shooter set in the EVE Universe. This free, limited-time event introduces a narrative-driven New Player Journey, a new map, formidable new enemies, and an expanded arsenal of far-future weaponry. Participants embark on faction-driven Expeditions and squad up in fierce PvEvP combat, marking the next step toward EVE Vanguard‘s Steam Early Access launch in Summer 2026.

Operation Nemesis runs until 11:00 UTC on October 2, 2025, and is accessed via the EVE online game launcher, downloadable from the EVE Vanguard website.

Watch the new gameplay trailer for a first look at the high-impact experience players are stepping into with Operation Nemesis:

Beyond the planetside battlefields, Operation Nemesis establishes the first true link between EVE Vanguard and EVE Online, CCP Games’ iconic spaceship MMO. Warclones on the ground and Capsuleers in the cosmos now influence the same conflict: Vanguard squads uncover intel that enables Capsuleers to reveal and raid Upwell convoys in outer space. This persistent economic and military connection unites boots-on-the-ground combat with interstellar warfare, giving players the power to shape the fate of New Eden together.

“Operation Nemesis marks a major milestone for EVE Vanguard. This is the first real taste of our larger vision: a persistent, online sandbox shooter where your actions resonate across a living, player-driven universe,” said Snorri Árnason, Executive Producer at CCP Games. “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.”

“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,” said Scott Davis, EVE Vanguard’s Game Director. “Operation Nemesis is the most significant step so far, giving fireteams and solo operators the chance to battle-test and influence the game ahead of Early Access next year. 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.”

In EVE Vanguard, players step into the boots of technologically immortal Warclones – mercenary soldiers whose consciousness can be endlessly reborn into purpose-built suits of war – and dive into high-stakes combat across hostile planets. Missions and Expeditions put them at the center of New Eden’s unfolding conflicts, while Capsuleers in EVE Online command the war effort from space. Together, these roles create a true combined arms experience where battles on the ground and in orbit fuel the same living universe. Operation Nemesis is the clearest signal yet of how the two games are converging, with EVE Vanguard emerging as a game of survival, adaptability, and consequence – where every deployment tells a story, and every Warclone leaves their mark.

Since its Groundbreak event, EVE Vanguard has evolved through open development and player feedback. The battlefield now offers more opportunities, more weapons and equipment, and more reasons to deploy. Operation Nemesis features:

* New Player Journey: A narrative-driven introduction that puts players into a newly awakened Warclone as they discover their place in New Eden.

* Expanded Arsenal: Wield a new lineup of futuristic weapons, including a long-range rifle, devastating shotgun, and versatile energy pistol.

* Weapon Manufacturing: Craft and customize weapons in orbit, providing more ways to adapt to emergent threats.

* Evolved Adversaries: Distinct new enemy classes like the relentless Punisher and the imposing Oppressor add layers of challenge and unpredictability.

* ‘Sulphur Basin’ PvP Map: A new greybox arena for intense 9v9 Insurgency conflicts, expanding tactical opportunities.

* Expeditions: Align with established corporations and factions from across the EVE Universe, with assignments unlocking unique rewards.

* Battlefield Systems: Proximity voice chat, Down-But-Not-Out revival, and UI refinements deepen coordination and immersion.

Learn more about EVE Vanguard at evevanguard.com. Play EVE Online for free at eveonline.com – also on Steam and Epic Games Store.

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