EVE Vanguard, the MMOFPS that Promises to “Truly Respect Your Time,” Announces Summer Release on Steam Early Access

I’ve been rambling about this — you know, the whole EVE Vanguard buzz. CCP, the brainiac crew behind EVE Online, is diving into FPS waters. Honestly, they’re trying to shake things up — like, borrowing a bit from Destiny and Helldivers 2’s playbook and throwing in some EVE spice. They’re aiming to make every shot more significant. Could this reboot the shooter scene? Maybe. Maybe not.

People are skeptical, and who can blame them? But, hey, if you’re itching for the deets, I’m diving deep at Eve FanFest 2025. So, words are just blah, right? CCP’s screaming, “Just play it already!” They dropped the bomb today — EVE Vanguard hits early access in summer 2026, per their FanFest keynote.

But wait! Before that sweet summertime roll-out, mark your calendars for September 16. There’s a public event. It’s like they’re teasing us, giving a touch of the action before the big release. If you’re the kind who dives into game Discords, you’ll want to jump on theirs.

So, the press spiel says, “EVE Vanguard will be an MMOFPS,” full of player-driven chaos — kind of like a buffet of shooting, looting, and long-term goals. It’s set in New Eden’s constant battlezone, where you can slap your mark on big wars. Sounds thrilling, right? But it’s marketing jazz. Still, I’ve seen glimpses — the game’s got flair, plus it feels fresh. For those done with the usual shooter grind, this might be your jam. But, hush… there’s an embargo. More on that later.

Oh, and about those dates? Yeah, they upended the schedule a bit. Last I wrote, we were looking at:

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

Now Early Access is rocking up a year sooner. The rest? It’s murky. I’ll badge the CCP folks this weekend — keep your eyes peeled.

And seriously, if you’re still wondering what sets Vanguard apart from Marathon or Arc Raiders — hold tight. It’s nearly playtime.