EVE Vanguard, the MMOFPS That “Truly Respects Your Time,” Set for Steam Early Access Next Summer

Holy smokes, have you ever heard of CCP’s brainchild, EVE Vanguard? Yeah, me neither—until recently. So, CCP, the folks who brought us EVE Online, are diving headfirst into the shooter arena. Ambitious, right? They’re eyeballing the FPS vibe from Destiny and Helldivers 2 but with a twist. They want it to mean something, like, really matter to you and me. Who doesn’t love a good revival, huh?

There’s this undercurrent of skepticism. Can they live up to their big talk? Honestly, who can tell? Words can be just fluff. But, hey, they’re telling us to try it for ourselves—pretty ballsy move. Just today, during their FanFest shindig, they unwrapped the early access launch date. Yep, Summer 2026 on Steam. But wait, did you hear? September 16 is when the curtain first rises—for those itching to dive in early.

Jumping in now… there’s this whole player-driven FPS sandbox they’re pushing. It’s supposedly packed with all sorts of shenanigans—custom goals, battling over weird New Eden territories, scavenging like there’s no tomorrow. All sounds a bit “marketing speak,” doesn’t it? But, man, it also feels like fresh air if you’re tired of the rinse-and-repeat of today’s shooters. I’ve seen a glimpse, but, shh—embargoes and all that jazz. More details soon, I promise.

Now, quick pause… did the dates change or what? I rambled on about Vanguard hitting consoles by 2028 in a past life, er, article. Dates were like: Founder’s Access in 2024, Early Access in 2025, Global Launch in 2027. But then poof—the early access scoots to 2026. What’s up with that? I’ll be poking CCP to clear up the timeline fuzziness soon.

Alright, don’t tune out just yet. If you’re curious, Vanguard’s offering something different against the likes of Marathon and Arc Raiders. Keep watching this space for the next breadcrumb. 📅