At EVE Fanfest 2025, CCP Games Reveals Significant Updates for EVE Vanguard, Featuring Nemesis Event and Early Access Schedule

During this year’s EVE Fanfest 2025, CCP Games presented a keynote brimming with thrilling news for enthusiasts of the EVE universe. Among the most significant disclosures was an in-depth look at EVE Vanguard, the eagerly awaited MMOFPS (massively multiplayer online first-person shooter) spinoff of EVE Online. With a new public access event called “Nemesis” and a confirmed timeline for early access, the prospects for EVE Vanguard are becoming clearer.

EVE Vanguard: A New Chapter in New Eden

EVE Vanguard signifies a daring new approach for CCP Games, merging the captivating lore and vast scale of EVE Online with the intense, on-the-ground action of a first-person shooter. The game has been in pre-alpha development for over 18 months, and fans have been anticipating more details on when they can jump in.

During the Fanfest keynote, CCP Games announced that EVE Vanguard will commence early access in the summer of 2026. This marks an important milestone for the initiative and provides players with a definite timeline to begin exploring this new dimension of the EVE universe.

Nemesis Public Access Event: Launching September 2025

For those who can’t hold off until next summer, CCP has a special surprise. On September 16, 2025, the studio will initiate a public access event named “Nemesis.” This limited-time event will be accessible through both the EVE Launcher and Steam, allowing players a first look at EVE Vanguard.

The Nemesis event aims to provide a curated preview of the game’s fundamental systems. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a range of commissions—missions that encompass crafting, contracts, and resource gathering—all of which will integrate back into the larger EVE Online ecosystem. The event will also highlight a select variety of weapons, character designs, and NPC-controlled Bastions, which function as central hubs within the Vanguard universe.

Bastions and Warbarges: Shaping the Vanguard World

As part of the enriched lore and gameplay mechanics, CCP Games unveiled two essential concepts during the keynote: Bastions and Warbarges.

– Bastions act as social and operational centers within EVE Vanguard. These are the venues where players’ digital avatars congregate, strategize, and interact. Initially, only NPC Bastions will be present during the Nemesis event, but the complete early access launch will introduce Player and Corporation-controlled Bastions, adding further depth to strategy and community development.

– Warbarges are another vital component of the Vanguard experience. These mobile bases serve as the birthplace, outfitting, and customization areas for clones before they are deployed into the battlefield. Warbarges will play a crucial role in how players prepare for missions and engage with the game world.

Wishlist Today and Reap Rewards

EVE Vanguard is currently available for wishlisting on both Steam and the EVE Launcher. CCP Games has also rolled out a series of wishlisting milestones that will unlock in-game rewards for early backers. This initiative not only heightens excitement but also fosters community involvement ahead of the game’s launch.

What to Anticipate from Early Access

The early access version of EVE Vanguard, set to launch in summer 2026, will significantly enhance what players experience during the Nemesis event. Besides an expanded array of commissions, weapons, and character customization options, the full early access version will introduce Player and Corporation Bastions, more nuanced progression systems, and enhanced synergy with the EVE Online universe.

A New Chapter for the EVE Universe

With the upcoming release of EVE Online’s Legion expansion on May 27, 2025, alongside the ongoing development of EVE Vanguard, CCP Games is reinforcing its dedication to broadening the EVE universe. The introduction of a new genre through Vanguard provides both seasoned Capsuleers and new players a novel way to engage with the rich, player-driven world of New Eden.

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of EVE Online or a newcomer magnetized by the blend of MMO and FPS gameplay, EVE Vanguard promises to be an engaging new chapter in one of gaming’s most established universes.

Stay tuned to CGMagazine and other official CCP communication channels for further updates as we near the Nemesis event in September 2025 and the early access debut in summer 2026.