EVE Vanguard, the EVE Online shooter, is now playable 24/7 for the first time. Fenris Creations opened a persistent paid alpha on PC on November 10, 2026, the same day EVE Online’s winter expansion, Fractured Skies, went live. Access costs $15 at minimum and is separate from an EVE Online Omega subscription. Here is what each Founder’s Pack includes, what Fractured Skies adds and the roadmap to Steam Early Access in Q3 2027.
Last checked on November 10, 2026. Official Prices, dates and features come from Fenris Creations’ launch release and its October 29 Founder’s Pack announcement. MMORPG.com reported the same packs and roadmap. Value notes are ours.
EVE Vanguard Founder’s Packs compared
| Pack | Price | What you get | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resonant Pack | $15 | Permanent access through full release, Deployment-Ready Bundle (weapons, grenades, gear), Keshik M247 Tier-2 blueprint, support crafter blueprint | Official |
| Contraband Pack (x4) | $30 each | Resonant Key, one mercenary corporation’s skin line for all four weapons, an empire weapon charm, a weapon or equipment blueprint | Official |
| Fulcrum Pack | $100 | Resonant Key, all 16 weapon skins, all four faction emblems, all faction blueprints, Banshee M247 (only sold during Founder Access) | Official |
| Legacy Pack | $514 | Everything in Fulcrum, Avalon weapon emblem, VIP Discord, video call with the developers, your name in the lore, EVE Fanfest 2027 ticket | Official |
Official Every pack includes the same access and the same Deployment-Ready Bundle. Our math So the only thing you need to play is the $15 Resonant Pack; everything above it is cosmetics, blueprints and perks. The $514 price is a nod to DUST 514, CCP’s 2013 PS3 shooter set in the same universe.
How to get in
- Buy a Founder’s Pack at the EVE Vanguard store (store.evevanguard.com).
- Install the EVE Launcher on a Windows PC. Official The alpha is only on the EVE Launcher until the Steam Early Access release.
- Expect bugs. Official Game director Scott Davis calls it “still an alpha (bugs included).”
Official An EVE Online Omega subscription does not include Vanguard. Fenris says you will not need to buy the game again to keep playing through the EVE Launcher after launch.
What is in the Vanguard alpha
- Three new maps Official: High Castle (highsec, PvE), Vorago (lowsec, PvPvE) and The Vault (nullsec, PvP), plus a returning, improved Lost Convoy.
- Progression Official: Weapon Telemetry earned per weapon family unlocks stronger variants; the Gallente BR-60 Battle Rifle is new.
- Onboarding Official: new tutorial, narrative missions and a Jobs Board.
- Link to EVE Online Official: contracts completed in Vanguard add temporary combat, mining and exploration sites in EVE Online’s highsec and lowsec.
What Fractured Skies adds to EVE Online
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Military Campaigns | Four campaigns, one per empire, open to all players; bonuses activate January 5, ahead of a mid-January four-empire battle |
| Navy attack battlecruisers | Naga Navy Issue, Oracle Navy Issue, Talos Navy Issue and Tornado Fleet Issue from Factional Warfare LP stores |
| Synchronizer rigs | Nine rig sets for four empires and five pirate factions |
| HUD redesign | First phase, opt-in through Feature Preview |
| AIR Academy ships | 13 free pre-fitted ships for new players, only in the Exordium starter region |
| Conquests | Seasonal Factional Warfare with definitive winners, starting February 2027 |
Fractured Skies is on PC and Mac via eveonline.com, Steam and the Epic Games Store, and EVE Online itself is free to start.
Roadmap
| When | What is planned | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 24/7 alpha opens; Fractured Skies launches | Official |
| Dec 2026 | Full controller support and quality-of-life updates | Official |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Military Campaign bonuses activate in EVE Online | Official |
| Feb 2027 | Conquests begin in EVE Online | Official |
| Q2 2027 | Vanguard: Factional Warfare enlistment, Underground Sectors map, heavy dropsuit | Official |
| Q3 2027 | Vanguard Steam Early Access | Official (subject to change) |
Should you buy in now?
- Yes if you play EVE Online and want your ground missions to feed your corp’s campaign, or you like extraction shooters and want to help shape one.
- Wait if you want a finished game. Steam Early Access is still about a year away and the developer itself says to expect bugs.
- Skip the big packs unless you want the cosmetics or Fanfest ticket; access is identical at $15.
FAQ
Is EVE Vanguard out?
EVE Vanguard is in a paid 24/7 alpha on PC through the EVE Launcher since November 10, 2026. Steam Early Access is planned for Q3 2027.
How much does EVE Vanguard cost?
Founder’s Packs start at $15 (Resonant Pack). Contraband Packs are $30, Fulcrum is $100 and Legacy is $514. All include the same game access.
Is EVE Vanguard included with EVE Online Omega?
No. Fenris says Vanguard access is separate from the Omega subscription.
What is EVE Online: Fractured Skies?
The winter 2026 expansion for EVE Online, out November 10, with four Military Campaigns, navy attack battlecruisers, synchronizer rigs, a HUD redesign preview and free starter ships.
Is EVE Vanguard on console?
Fenris only lists PC for the alpha and the planned Steam Early Access.