CCP Games uncorked their next event, EVE Vanguard: Operation Nemesis, and all fans can jump right into the free-to-play event action today.
EVE Vanguard serves as CCP Games’ in-development multiplayer sci-fi shooter set in the EVE Universe, and as such, continues to update and release new events to keep EVE fans engaged for the long haul. Today, EVE Vanguard: Operation Nemesis has gone live, and this free, limited-time event introduces a narrative-driven ‘New Player Journey,’ expands the battlefield with a new map complete with formidable new enemies, and arms Warclones with an expanded arsenal. The free update also serves as the next step for Vanguard to launch its scheduled early access period in Summer 2026.
Operation Nemesis is the first time that Vanguard crosses over with the MMO sensation, EVE Online, combining the missions of both titles. 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 space, linking the two titles and their focus on New Eden. This connection unites ground combat of EVE Vanguard with interstellar warfare, giving players a way to shape the fate of New Eden together.
Executive Producer at CCP Games, Snorri Árnason, said, “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,” on how Vanguard plans to expand the overarching campaign on EVE Online.
While EVE Online Capsuleers operate from space and support the war effort of New Eden from there, Vanguard Warclones (who are basically immortal mercenary soldiers whose consciousness can be infinitely reincarnated into suits of war) dive into high-stakes combat across hostile planets from a boots-on-the-ground approach in EVE Vanguard. Operation Nemesis is the clearest link between the two games, with EVE Vanguard emerging as a title that focuses on the smaller picture, where every deployment tells a story in a player-driven universe at war, where every Warclone can make a mark on the effort.
EVE Vanguard: Operation Nemesis Key Features
- New Player Journey – An all-new narrative-driven introduction into EVE Vanguard as a newly awakened Warclone, offering players an introduction into the EVE Universe as they discover their place in New Eden.
- New Arsenal – Wield a deadly new lineup of futuristic weapons, including a long-range rifle, close-quarters shotgun, and energy pistol.
- Weapon Manufacturing – Craft and customize weapons/loadouts in orbit for better preparation. Giving Warclones more solutions to evolving threats.
- New Adversaries – New enemy classes threaten the Vanguard: the Charger and the Opressor, which add challenge and unpredictability to missions.
- New PvP Greybox Map – Not only adding campaign incentives, Operation Nemesis brings intense 9v9 insurgency conflicts as they unfold across a new greybox map. The new map is called ‘Sulphur Basin,’ giving new opportunities for strategy and coordination.
- Expeditions – Warclones can now accept assignments that align them with established corporations and factions from across the EVE Universe. These will unlock unique rewards.
- Battlefield Systems and More – Additions like Proximity Voice Chat, Down But Not Out Revival, and UI Refinements are meant to enhance in-game immersion, and keep players in the fight and out of the menus.
EVE Vanguard: Operation Nemesis is live now and fans can jump in today. For the fans looking for more information regarding Operation Nemesis, there’s a director’s letter that can be found on the CCP Games website, as well as more intel on the Vanguard’s mission.
