New Eden is never static, constantly in flux, and ever evolving. Every connection, every ship, and every interaction in the cluster is part of this vision: a living, breathing universe that endures forever. This is where EVE Evolved comes in. A commitment to continuous innovation and technological advancements that bring you a smoother, richer, and more immersive experience, it has already brought many significant technical improvements to EVE Online in recent years, including DirectX 12, Photon UI, and much more.
This February, we want to highlight some of the technical challenges and innovations that go into improving your experience today while laying strong foundations for tomorrow, which is the essence of EVE Evolved. These are not just updates but innovations that fuel the battles, victories, and epic stories that make the EVE Universe unlike all others.
Better Local Chat
Communication is the lifeblood of New Eden, and now local chat is stronger than ever. With the migration to the Quasar infrastructure, capsuleers can rely on a more stable and responsive system, ensuring that no conversation or critical intel is ever lost in the void. Thank you to those who joined the recent Singularity mass test. Your efforts have strengthened the communication pipelines of New Eden.
Local chat is just the beginning, though. In the coming weeks, a number of deep dives into the technology, challenges and innovation that powers EVE Online are heading your way, including:
- It’s All About Spaceships: Spaceships are the heart and soul of EVE, and they’ve been getting the spotlight they deserve with redesigned ship info windows, ship cards in hangars and cinematic intros. An upcoming dev blog will dissect the technical challenges they imposed, and how they were solved with the ultimate goal of bringing your ships to life in ways you’ve never seen before.
- Quasar & SKINR: Discover how the SKINR technology empowers real-time interactions and unlocks new possibilities for fleet flights and beyond. Don’t miss the detailed dev blog and then tune into the live discussion on CCP TV on 20 February at 15:00 UTC, diving into the nitty-gritty of SKINR in Quasar and finally answering the age-old question of whether painting your ship red really does make it go faster!
- Empowering ESI: The EVE Swagger Interface (ESI) powers hundreds of community-made websites and applications, Killmail tracking, the Excel Add-in and more, providing capsuleers with seamless access to in-game data. Get the latest info on recent improvements and upcoming advancements, showcasing how ESI continues to enable new possibilities for pilots and developers across New Eden.
Furthermore, the Paragon Hub continues to evolve, and today’s updates make it easier for players in NPC corps to join player corporations, introduce the ability to randomize specific slots, and more.
The Future Unfolds
At its heart, EVE Evolved is about you, the capsuleers. It’s about creating a universe that runs smoother, looks more immersive and beautiful, and supports your most ambitious goals. It’s the warp drive behind New Eden’s future – a constant process of refining the systems that let you explore, conquer, and thrive.
While some of these changes may happen behind the scenes, their impact is felt across the stars. From breathtaking visual updates to advancements in infrastructure, every step forward strengthens New Eden’s foundations. With EVE Evolved, your experience in the cluster is not only supported, it’s elevated.
Throughout February, stay tuned for dev blogs and streams where we’ll share the challenges, innovations, and breakthroughs behind these improvements.
Fly safe, dream big, and embrace the future.
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