REYKJAVÍK, Iceland – June 9, 2025 - CCP Games has announced Founder Access: New Era for EVE Frontier, the in-development space survival MMO for PC and Mac, launching on Wednesday, 11 June. A major update introducing new gameplay, content and Cycles, it also marks the first public step in creating a visionary sci-fi survival experience.
EVE Frontier is set in an enigmatic and hostile galaxy shaped by player-driven activity. Players inhabit Riders, awakened clones flung into the Frontier without purpose or memory of the world around them. As they venture into the dark, they must build shelters, forge Tribes and harvest resources to grow in power and survive the constant threat of annihilation.
Founder Access: New Era opens EVE Frontier to the public, as it emerges from its closed alpha phase. For the first time, players are free to share gameplay footage, impressions, and experiences without any restrictions, ushering in a new, fully public phase of development.
Founder Access: New Era also kicks off a brand-new seasonal progression system for EVE Frontier called Cycles. The first Cycle, Promised Lands, starts on 11 June. Players will gain Grace for completing in-game missions and activities, rising to the top of each Cycle Leaderboard alongside their Tribe. As Founder Access: New Era continues, Cycles will continue to introduce new missions, objectives and content.
At IGN Live, CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson appeared on stage to debut a new trailer “The Ancient Dark”. Set in the shadow of forgotten ruins and the scars of eons-old wars, it chronicles the cycle of death and rebirth that binds all Riders - each caught in an endless struggle for survival within a cruel and boundless galaxy.
At the PC Gaming Show, CCP showcased a high-level look at Founder Access and the game’s survival systems.
The Future Games Show featured a first look at Smart Assemblies, a new feature that allows players to mod Smart Structures, such as bases and stargates, and build custom tools on top of the game world, unlocking the potential of EVE Frontier’s third-party development platform.
Rounding out the weekend’s activities, a deep-dive stream of Founder Access: New Era aired on Twitch, providing a comprehensive look at space survival gameplay:
To learn more or to purchase Founder Access, visit www.evefrontier.com/founderaccess. For more information about EVE Frontier, visit www.evefrontier.com. A FAQ can be found at www.evefrontier.com/faq. Assets for EVE Frontier can be found in the press kit.