CCP is introducing EVE Vanguard, a first-person shooter (FPS) module within the EVE Online universe. With improved gameplay, visuals, and integration with the existing game, CCP aims to make Vanguard a successful addition to the EVE Online experience.
CCP, the developer behind the space game EVE Online, is making their fourth attempt at adding a first-person shooter (FPS) component to the game with EVE Vanguard. Previous attempts, such as Dust 514 and EVE Valkyrie, were not as successful as hoped. Despite this, CCP is optimistic about Vanguard and has learned from past mistakes.
Vanguard will be introduced as a module within the EVE Online universe, accessible directly from the EVE launcher. It aims to create an interconnected game universe where events in one game can affect others. For example, conquering territory in Vanguard may have consequences in EVE Online, and vice versa. The upcoming EVE 9 expansion called Havoc will establish the foundations for this interconnectedness.
Vanguard is not merely a generic shooter but promises quality gameplay. Running on Unreal Engine 5, the game offers large maps and diverse objectives for players to pursue, such as resource gathering or hunting and killing. The environments are visually impressive, with sci-fi themes featuring shipwrecks and debris to scavenge. The gunplay appears to be well-implemented, and team cooperation is emphasized.
Specific objectives within the game include locating pieces of equipment, like the Nexus chip. Players must contend with NPCs and compete against opposing teams in pursuing these objectives. The game seems to have been planned out with careful consideration, and CCP has put thought into ensuring a positive gameplay experience. However, only time will tell if Vanguard will be a successful addition to the EVE Online universe.
Overall, CCP’s latest attempt at adding an FPS component to EVE Online seems to have potential for success. By focusing on quality gameplay and integrating it within the existing universe, Vanguard may avoid the pitfalls of previous attempts. Exciting visuals, diverse objectives, and solid gunplay contribute to a promising foundation. Players will have to wait and see if Vanguard lives up to expectations.