EVE Vanguard, the MMOFPS Committed to “Truly Respecting Your Time,” Set for Steam Early Access Launch Next Summer

You know, I’ve gushed on and on about this thing called EVE Vanguard, right? It’s coming from CCP—the folks behind EVE Online. They’re trying to do something wild with a shooter. Imagine Destiny or Helldivers 2 but with this EVE twist, aiming to make it hit home for the regular player. Trying to shake up the whole genre, no biggie.

Some people are like, “Yeah, right, prove it.” Can’t blame them. If you search around, you’ll see what I mean, with loads more to spill as I hang out at Eve FanFest 2025. Words are cheap, yeah? So, CCP Games is daring you to just get in there. Early access is finally getting a date—shouted from the rooftops during their big FanFest talk.

Now, if you’re itching to play, EVE Vanguard’s sliding into Early Access on Steam in Summer 2026. But oh, hold on, September 16, there’s this sneak peek. Fanboys of Dust 514 can get their fix way before the rest. More deets and sign-up goodies are on their Discord. Seriously, pop in if you’re curious.

The game’s touted as an MMOFPS with this sandbox vibe—choices galore, big-time reward and progression chains. It’s like, you do you. Own your victories, make chaos or order in New Eden. Scavenge, hunt, throw yourself into risky contracts. Worlds are littered with stuff to do. Sounds like marketing fluff, huh? But really, it’s aligning with what I’ve peeked at—you’ve got that core shooting layered on a deeper narrative. A treat for those fed up with rinse-and-repeat shooters.

Embargo, embargo, embargo—I can’t spill more secrets yet. But hold tight, more is coming.

For those counting, these dates might look off from earlier teasers. Last time I said, “Hey, consoles in 2028.” But looks like Early Access shifted a year earlier. 2024 has Founder’s access, 2025 was supposed to be Early Access, 2027 for the grand launch, then yup, 2028 consoles.

Will the rest change too? Still digging for answers from CCP over the weekend. If you’re wondering how Vanguard stacks up next to games like Marathon or Arc Raiders… you’ll get your chance soon enough.