10,000 Players Competing Face-Off
EVE: Aether Wars brings together a record-breaking number of space pilots for the largest multiplayer deathmatch battle ever witnessed.
Live Battles Driven by Cutting-Edge Technology
This thrilling preview of the future of online gaming, unmatched by any other technology, is powered by Hadean’s incredible Aether Engine.
“Hadean’s technology has the potential to unlock immense creative and design freedom within virtual worlds like EVE,” said Hilmar V. Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games. “We are always thrilled to collaborate with pioneering innovators who push the boundaries of possibility. I believe that continuing this effort will create the conditions for EVE to endure long beyond us. We welcome the opportunity to bring New Eden into the Aether Engine and craft the breathtaking sci-fi spectacle, EVE: Aether Wars. Personally, I am eager to see our internet spaceships from EVE Online and EVE: Valkyrie come together, powered by this cutting-edge technology.”
Hilmar Veigar
CEO, CCP GAMES
EVE: Aether Wars in the Spotlight
What the media are saying about our bold record-breaking attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EVE: Aether Wars about?
EVE: Aether Wars is a stress test aimed at exploring the potential for large-scale multiplayer simulations in both current and future CCP games, using Hadean’s cloud-based Aether Engine.
What is the Aether Engine?
The Aether Engine is an innovative cloud-based simulation engine. Its unique design allows it to seamlessly harness thousands of cloud servers to operate as a single 3D space simulation. This represents a major leap for existing genres like MMORPGs and opens the door to entirely new gameplay experiences.
What’s the significance of 10,000 players?
A player count of 10,000 would easily surpass the current record of 6,142 players in a single online battle, set by CCP Games in EVE Online on January 23, 2018. Additionally, we believe that having 10,000 players will create a truly unique gameplay experience.
What type of game is EVE: Aether Wars?
EVE: Aether Wars is a massive 10,000-player deathmatch, featuring a series of timed battles where players are dropped straight into combat. The goal is to eliminate as many opponents as possible within the set time frame. If your ship is destroyed, you’ll respawn with 10 seconds of invulnerability, allowing you to reposition before reentering the fight.
When will EVE: Aether Wars be released?
The tech demo for EVE: Aether Wars will take place during GDC 2019.
What is the connection between CCP Games and Hadean?
CCP is supplying EVE Online and EVE: Valkyrie assets for integration into the Aether Engine, allowing Hadean to concentrate on overcoming the challenges of large-scale online multiplayer environments. Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to explore significant advancements in the technical infrastructure of EVE Online.
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