EVE Vanguard, the MMOFPS That Pledges to “Respect Your Time,” Set for Steam Early Access Next Summer

I’ve been rambling for ages about my cautious thrill for EVE Vanguard, that wild shooter CCP is cooking up. They’re known for EVE Online, of course, so this is a bit of a twist for them. Imagine blending Destiny’s and Helldivers 2’s shared-world vibes but with an EVE twist. It’s like they want to shake up the FPS scene or something.

But, you know, folks are skeptical. Sure, you can dive deeper into that linked article up top, and trust me, I’ll have more juicy bits as I cover Eve FanFest 2025 in the next few days. Talk is cheap, though, right? CCP’s basically saying, “Hey, try it yourself!” So, surprise, they just dropped the Early Access date for EVE Vanguard during today’s FanFest keynote.

If you’re itching to give it a spin, EVE Vanguard hits Steam’s Early Access next summer, 2026. But there’s something early for the real eager beavers—a public access event on September 16. It’s like a sneak peek for those still nostalgic for Dust 514, way before the official Early Access. Want in? Head over to the game’s Discord for the lowdown.

Oh, and they’re calling it an MMOFPS—a sandbox where players run the show. You’ve got different activities, with some big reward and progression systems holding it all together. Make your own goals, claim your victories, and leave your mark on New Eden’s ongoing chaos. Scavenge, hunt, complete missions; it’s all set on worlds teeming with chances and upsets.

Yeah, a lot of marketing fluff there, but it kind of matches what I’ve seen: solid gunplay, a persistent world. Definitely a breath of fresh air for folks tired of the usual seasonal grind. Can’t spill all the beans yet—embargoes, am I right? Keep your eyes peeled.

So, for those tracking dates, these new ones might have you scratching your head. Remember that piece where I mentioned EVE Vanguard might hit consoles by 2028? Well, here’s the deal:

2024 – Founder’s access
2025 – Early access
2027 – Global launch
2028 – Console rollout

Looks like they bumped up the Early Access by a year. The rest? Still hazy. Gonna hit up CCP for more clarity over the weekend. Meanwhile, if you’re curious about how it stacks up against Marathon or Arc Raiders, you won’t have to wait long to dive in and see for yourself.