EVE Vanguard early access is finally on the horizon, and it’s set to bring the legendary EVE Online universe to a whole new genre. CCP Games unveiled this upcoming sci-fi shooter at EVE Fanfest 2025, giving both hardcore MMO players and curious casual gamers a first hands-on look. This ambitious MMOFPS (massively multiplayer online first-person shooter) promises intense action fused with the persistent universe and sandbox gameplay elements that EVE Online veterans know and love. In other words, we’re looking at an FPS where your battles could have lasting effects in a living, player-driven economy – all within the sprawling EVE Online universe.
The headline announcement from Fanfest 2025 is that EVE Vanguard early access will officially launch in summer 2026 for PC. That’s right – next summer you’ll be able to drop into New Eden as a ground soldier.
The EVE Vanguard early access build will be distributed via the EVE Online launcher and on Steam, making it easy for players worldwide to join the fight. This early access release aims to be more than a simple beta; CCP is fleshing out a robust MMOFPS experience with persistent progression and deeper links to EVE’s sandbox.
Expect your EVE Vanguard early access adventures to feel connected to the broader galaxy – think battles influencing resources, territory control, and maybe even ties into EVE Online’s economy.
You won’t have to wait until 2026 to get a taste of the action. There’s a big public test scheduled for September 16, 2025 – your chance to try EVE Vanguard before launch and help shape its future.
Dubbed the “Nemesis” event, this open playtest will let anyone with an EVE account jump in and experience the sci-fi shooter gameplay firsthand. Whether you’re a seasoned EVE Online capsuleer or a casual FPS fan, you’re invited to drop in, blast some enemies, and provide feedback on the game.
The developers are eagerly looking for player input during this test. Hardcore players can help refine balancing and tactics, while newcomers can voice what makes the game fun or accessible.
Consider it a final proving ground before EVE Vanguard early access kicks off – your feedback could directly influence tweaks and improvements ahead of launch.
The countdown to EVE Vanguard early access has begun. If you’re as excited as we are to step into this new chapter of the EVE universe, make sure to wishlist EVE Vanguard on Steam and join the community early.
CCP Games has an official Discord server for EVE Vanguard, where fans (and future mercenaries) gather to discuss strategies, ask questions, and get the latest development updates.
