EVE Vanguard: The MMOFPS Committed to “Respecting Your Time” Announces Steam Early Access Release for Next Summer

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Okay, let’s just dive in. So, I’ve been going on (probably more than people care to hear, seriously) about my sort of hesitant but also kind of pumped feelings about this new shooter from CCP, called EVE Vanguard. Yeah, the same folks behind that whole EVE Online space drama. They’re aiming to mix things up with the first-person shooter genre by sprinkling in some of that EVE magic. Or chaos. Not quite sure which yet. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, Destiny and Helldivers 2, scooch over”—trying to make this thing meaningful for us average players. Refresh this shooty-shooty genre, you know?

And honestly, while I’m cautiously optimistic, some folks are all skeptical eyebrow about these big claims. You can find more deets (details, for the uninitiated) if you click that first link above, and I’ll be sharing more as I crash EVE FanFest 2025 this week. But, like, talk is cheap. Words, blah blah. CCP Games is shouting, “Try it yourself!” and, surprise surprise, they just announced the early access date for EVE Vanguard today during their FanFest goings-on.

Oh, and there’s some cookie stuff you gotta deal with if you wanna see the juicy bits online. Just so you know.

If you’re itching to dive in—like me with my zero patience—the game hits Early Access on Steam in Summer 2026. But here’s a plot twist: there’s a public access event happening on September 16. Shooter fans, this is way before any general release. Get the scoop and the Discord invite for all the nitty-gritty.

Now, the press release (you know those things packed with flowery words) says EVE Vanguard’s like an MMOFPS sandbox. Basically, it’s about setting your own goals, winning in your own weird ways, and making waves in New Eden’s battles. Think scavenging, hunting down rivals, and tackling risky contracts on planets that are kind of like opportunity-littered messes. And turmoil. Lots of turmoil.

Sure, there’s marketing gobbledygook, but it lines up with what I’ve seen. Solid shooting? Check. A world that’s constantly alive and kicking? Double check. It’s fresh. Great for anyone tired of the same old seasonal grind. But ugh, embargoes, can’t spill more beans yet. Hang tight.

Oh, did you notice the dates? They’re a bit screwy compared to what I previously scribbled about console launches (set your alarms, 2028). Here’s a timeline we had:

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

Looks like they bumped up Early Access by a year. But now I’m left squinting at the rest of this timeline. A chat with CCP Games is on my weekend agenda. Anyway, if you’re curious about what Vanguard might be packing, now’s your chance to size it up against the Marathons and Arc Raiders of the world. Go play. Go judge.