CCP Games is focusing on greater strategic depth and more player-driven conflicts in EVE Online with the latest Revenant update. The update focuses on economics, warfare and logistics to rebalance the power structure in New Eden.

New dynamics for industry and resource control

Industrial progress in EVE Online is receiving a noticeable optimization with this update. The production of capital ships and Tech I battleships has been simplified and made more cost-efficient. This adjustment allows players to build new fleets faster and take part in large-scale battles more often.

Mining in nullsec space has also been upgraded: Existing mining areas now offer more ore, and a new minefield type with particularly large, resource-rich asteroids is being introduced. In addition, the ORE deep core strip mining laser is a new tool that has been specially developed for barge and exhumer ships and significantly improves resource extraction.

Players will also benefit from an overhauled planet colony management system, which now offers an optimized user interface, multiple selection functions and more convenient extractor resets.

Warfare: New risks and rewards

Faction warfare has also received significant changes. In the battlefield areas, rewards will now be given specifically for active participation, while anti-pirate players will receive new incentives to interfere in pirate uprisings.

Traveling in dangerous areas will also become more complex: In the Pochven region, tactical retreats now leave trails that can be followed by enemies. This makes escapes riskier and increases the strategic requirements for travel and ambushes.

Fleet logistics and territorial control

The update also brings adjustments to player-built jump gates, which are now more vulnerable to attack and need to be repaired regularly. This changes the strategy of long-range mobility, as the use of these gates entails additional risks.

Based on discussions at the last CSM Summit, several ship balance changes have also been made that affect electronic warfare, travel and fleet management.

With these changes, CCP Games aims to evolve the EVE Online universe and give players more control over the balance of power in New Eden.

What are the most important new features in the Revenant update?
The update brings adjustments to warfare, industry and resource management. These include more efficient shipbuilding, revised jump gates and new mining areas.

How is warfare changing in EVE Online?
Faction wars now reward targeted participation, pirate uprisings have new dynamics, and travel in the Pochven region is more challenging with trackable retreat.

What advantages does the new mining system offer?
Players can now tap into larger ore deposits, explore new minefields and mine resources more efficiently with the new ORE deep core strip mining laser.

What has changed about the jump gates?
Player-built jump gates now require regular repair and are more vulnerable to attack, meaning they need to be used more strategically.

Why have changes been made to logistics and ship balance?
These adjustments are based on feedback from the community and are intended to make long-distance travel, electronic warfare and fleet management more exciting and tactical.