The second release of the two-part expansion to EVE Online will be coming to the live servers a week from now, on November 11th. Quantum Rise, as the free expansion is titled, is the ninth expansion to the game since its release. You can find out more details on EVE Online: Quantum Rise in the press release below.
Reykjavik, Iceland, November 4th,
2008 – CCP,
one of the world’s leading independent game developers, announced November
11th as the launch date for the final deployment in the two-part
staged release of EVE Online: Quantum Rise, the ninth free expansion for
EVE Online. EVE Online players have
already begun to enjoy the performance-enhancing improvements of the StacklessIO
and EVE64 initiatives which were introduced in an earlier phase of the
expansion’s release, and both of which have set the stage for truly
limitless combat. Several times in recent weeks, over 1,000 players have
participated in single-system battles with extremely minimal lag thanks to
these new industry-leading advancements.
These previously
unannounced features will debut in EVE Online: Quantum Rise:
- The introduction of In-game Subscription Services. You can now
convert your 60-day EVE Time Codes (ETCs) into two 30-day items in game. These
“30-Day Pilot’s Licenses” can be traded freely through
all regular means (via market or contract or directly between players) and
can be activated at any time. This feature will be available on November 11th
or shortly thereafter
- Assembly Array upgrades for those wanting to produce on a grand
scale
- Alchemy allows moon materials to shift the whole landscape of
Tech 2 production
- UI changes include a moveable HUD, module recharge timers and weapon
grouping
- More efficient bomb production. Producers get more boom for
their materials.
- Upgrades to the Trinity Premium graphics content for the
ubiquitous stargates of New Eden
- A rebalancing of ship speeds for vessels of all sizes to rediscover
their combat viability, making player vs. player strategy and tactics more
important than ever
- 10 new beautifully haunting music tracks by EVE soundtrack
composer RealX
Already revealed
features of Quantum Rise include the ability for corporations to create
and distribute their own custom medals for whatever accomplishments they see
fit to bestow on their members. Pilots will find a newly-designed certificate
system provides a quick and verifiable way to prove their worth in gunnery,
trading or countless other professions. The shipyards of New Eden have been
busy rebalancing industrial ships and are almost ready to undergo production of
the mighty capital ship, the Orca. For easier navigation, all ships will
feature autopilot avoidance options and a few new routes will open up in New
Eden.
The full list of all
deployed and upcoming features of EVE Online: Quantum Rise can be found
here: http://www.eveonline.com/features/quantumrise
Those curious about what
is planned for EVE Online past Quantum Rise will not want to miss the
announcements at Fanfest this year. Held in Reykjavik, Iceland on Nov
6-8—a few days before the expansion hits the live servers—this
celebration of EVE and its players will have many surprises in addition to the
myriad talks, presentations and combat it always hosts. More about the Fifth
Annual Party at the Top of the World can be found on the EVE website: http://www.eveonline.com/fanfest/2008/
and we have plans to cover every aspect of our favourite yearly event.
Availability:
EVE Online: Quantum
Rise will be available for subscribers as a free
download at www.eveonline.com/download/.
Non-subscribers should visit the EVE website to sign up for a free 14-day trial
account.
About EVE Online
Set tens of
thousands of years in the future, EVE Online is a breathtaking journey to the
stars, to an immersive experience filled with adventure, riches, danger and
glory. With nearly a quarter of a million subscribers worldwide inhabiting the
same virtual universe, EVE features a vast player-run economy where your
greatest asset is the starship, designed to accommodate your specific needs,
skills and ambitions. EVE offers professions ranging from commodities trader to
mercenary, industrial entrepreneur to pirate, mining engineer to battle fleet
commander or any combination of these and much more. From brokering business
deals to waging war, you will have access to a diverse array of sophisticated
tools and interfaces to forge your own destiny in EVE. Learn more and sign up
for a free trial at www.eveonline.com.
Definition of Subscribers
EVE Online
subscribers include individuals who have paid a subscription fee or have an
active electronic time code (ETC) to play EVE Online, as well as those who have
purchased the game and are within their free month of access. The above
definition excludes all players under free promotional subscriptions, expired
or cancelled subscriptions and expired ETCs.
About CCP
CCP is
widely recognized as an industry-leading pioneer of the single-server
persistent universe architecture as the developer and publisher of EVE Online,
the critically-acclaimed, science fiction-based massively multiplayer online
game (MMOG). Utilizing a cross-discipline approach combining cutting-edge
technology and artistic excellence, CCP is dedicated to providing vibrant,
compelling products that transcend the boundaries of conventional MMOGs and
facilitate social networking through virtual worlds. Privately held and founded
in Reykjavik, Iceland in 1997, CCP’s international reach now spans the
globe with offices in Atlanta and Shanghai as well as a base of operations in
London. More information about CCP is available at the company’s
website, www.ccpgames.com.
