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So, I’ve been rambling nonstop about my not-quite-sure-but-kinda-excited vibe for CCP’s new shot at a shooter, EVE Vanguard. You know, the folks who brought us EVE Online – they’re trying to shake things up with this. They’re saying they’re gonna sprinkle some of that EVE magic on the FPS world, maybe borrowing a bit from Destiny or even Helldivers 2? It’s like, they want to make it matter more to us mere mortals. Breathing new life into a genre that’s, let’s be honest, a bit rusty.
Honestly, there are skeptics everywhere. You could practically trip over them. I’ve dropped a link somewhere up there for more info ‘cause I’ll be stalking Eve FanFest 2025 for the next few days. But let’s be real, talk is cheap, right? CCP Games wants you to actually try it. They just threw out the early access date for EVE Vanguard during their big speech at FanFest.
Right, so if you’re itching to dive in, you’re in luck. EVE Vanguard hits Early Access on Steam in Summer 2026. But hold on, there’s a teaser coming even sooner – like September 16 soon. Seriously, shooter fans are buzzing, waiting to see what’s next after Dust 514. More details are somewhere in the game’s Discord, if you can navigate that landmine.
Here’s where it gets all corporate speak. The official blurb’s painting EVE Vanguard as this player-driven FPS sandbox. A whole bunch of stuff to do, all linked by rewards and progression. They’re like, “Set your goals, your wins. Leave your mark on the wars in New Eden.” Sounds a bit grand, doesn’t it? Basically translating to, explore, hunt, grab contracts—do your thing in this world of chaos and opportunities. At least, that’s my take.
Yeah, it’s filled with marketing fluff, but I’ve seen pieces of it. It’s this fun, reliable shooter set in a more living, breathing universe. I reckon players tired of the same old seasonal grind might actually like it. I can’t spill all the beans yet, embargo rules, y’know. But stay tuned.
And hey, if you’ve been tracking this like a sleuth, you’d notice the dates shifted. I said something about the console version dropping in 2028, with this timeline earlier:
2024 – Founder’s Access
2025 – Early Access
2027 – Global Launch
2028 – Console Rollout
Looks like Early Access got bumped up a year. Still a bit blurry on whether the rest will shuffle too. Gonna poke CCP Games about it over the weekend. Meanwhile, those curious about how Vanguard matches up to games like Marathon or Arc Raiders or whatever else is out there, well, soon you’ll get to jump right in and see for yourself.
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Hope that chaotic ride makes sense!
