From Press Release:
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland – June 9, 2026 – Today, Fenris Creations launched EVE Online: Cradle of War, the new expansion for the iconic sci-fi spacefaring MMO EVE Online. As tensions rise between New Eden’s great empires, Cradle of War opens the first chapter of the Theatres of War trilogy, a multi-expansion arc that gives capsuleers more power to directly shape the future of empire warfare and permanently alter parts of New Eden.
Watch the EVE Online expansion overview video: Cradle of War In Focus
At the center of the Cradle of War expansion are Military Campaigns, a new system that connects thousands of individual capsuleer actions into larger, coordinated wars with visible consequences. Whether fighting on the frontlines, hauling supplies, mining resources, or gathering intelligence, every contribution matters. Campaign outcomes can reshape infrastructure, establish new stargate connections, and create lasting changes across New Eden.
“Cradle of War opens the door wider for every capsuleer to leave their mark on New Eden,” said Bergur Finnbogason, Creative Director for EVE Online. “Military Campaigns give pilots more ways to join the war effort, while the PvP-free starter system helps new players find their footing before stepping into the wider conflict. From rookies to veteran fleets, this is a moment for everyone to pick a side, make trouble, and help swing the fight.”
Built to bring more of New Eden into the fight, EVE Online: Cradle of War lowers the barrier to empire conflict while keeping its strategic scale intact. Alongside Military Campaigns, the expansion introduces:
- Exordium Starter Space: Begin in EVE’s first shared PvP-free starter region, a major update to new player onboarding where rookies can learn together, build confidence, meet mentors, and contribute to starter-friendly Military Campaign objectives before stepping into the wider wars of New Eden.
- Eight New Ships: Take command of four new Tech II Command Carriers built to introduce new capital-scale fleet support through command bursts, battlefield control, and stronger coordination in major engagements. Four new Navy Destroyers also join the fray, giving newer and veteran capsuleers fast, affordable ships that open more paths into PvE, PvP, and Factional Warfare.
- Titles and Achievements: Track progress, complete goals, and unlock titles that act as visible markers of each capsuleer’s identity across New Eden. Displayed throughout player interactions, titles help showcase a pilot’s accomplishments, reputation, and role in the universe.
- ‘Visions of Greatness’ Epic Arc: Relive four defining moments in New Eden’s history, with one hyper-real simulation for each empire. New players can better understand faction identities and allegiances, while veterans can experience legendary events long known through EVE lore.
- Theatres of War Dashboard: Follow campaign goals, live progress, personal contributions, Factional Warfare activity, pirate FOBs, and other war systems from a new centralized dashboard.
With the Cradle of War expansion, empire conflict is no longer only the domain of frontline combat pilots. Builders, miners, industrialists, mission runners, fleet commanders, and rookies all have a role to play as New Eden’s wars grow in scale and consequence. Every objective completed, resource delivered, and battle fought can help determine how Military Campaigns unfold. As the first chapter of Theatres of War, a three-expansion arc, Cradle of War sets the stage for the continued evolution of large-scale conflict and the lasting impact of capsuleer actions across New Eden.
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About EVE Online®
EVE Online (PC/Mac) is a compelling, community-driven sci-fi MMO game where players can build and pilot a wide variety of spaceships, traversing vast solar systems for free and choosing their own path from countless options, experiencing space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a sophisticated player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE is a captivating game in which hundreds of thousands of players compete for riches, power, glory, and adventure, forging their own destinies in a single thriving universe.Website | Press Kit | Bluesky | X/Twitter | Fa
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About Fenris Creations
Fenris Creations is an independent video game developer headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland, with studios in London and Shanghai. Founded in 1997 on the principle of pushing the envelope and breaking new ground on all levels, the company is on a mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life. With the launch of EVE Online in May 2003, Fenris Creations established itself as a pioneer of massively multiplayer online games, earning critical acclaim worldwide for its single-shard universe, player-driven economy, and emergent gameplay. Fenris Creations continues to build deep, persistent virtual worlds designed to evolve over decades in close partnership with their communities.Website | Press Kits | X/Twitter | Facebook |
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