Major rework of core flight mechanics joins new character progression, physical docking, deeper
exploration and a more dynamic universe
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland – 24 September 2026 – Fenris Creations today announced that Cycle 7: Vestiges, the next major
update for EVE Frontier, will launch on September 29. At the center of the update is a significant rework of the
game’s core flight system, giving players much greater freedom and control over how they maneuver their ships.
Feral Drones are now fully dynamic; using the same systems as players to pursue their own enigmatic agendas.
Vestiges also introduces new character progression, physical docking and deeper exploration across the galaxy.
EVE Frontier | Cycle 7: Vestiges | Teaser Trailer (YouTube)
Flying in the Frontier has significantly evolved in its journey toward manual flight with full freedom of movement.
With improved moment-to-moment handling, ships can now strafe, roll and perform more complex maneuvers, no
longer constrained to a fixed flight plane. The new default Aim Flight control scheme lets players use the mouse (in
addition to gamepad support) to point their ship where they want to travel, freeing the keyboard for acceleration,
deceleration and other actions. An orientation horizon remains to help players keep their bearings in space, with
ships naturally realigning towards it when left to settle. Players can switch between Aim Flight and the existing
WASD controls at any time. This also allows players to separate movement from targeting when needed, flying in
one direction while using the mouse to aim weapons in another.
How a ship moves is now closely connected to its construction from modular components. Thrusters determine the
ship’s push, while engines determine how efficiently fuel is converted into thrust and how the ship handles.
Different module fittings will translate into different flight characteristics, making the way a ship is built and
configured affect its feel in space. This extends into a new skill system, allowing players to develop their Character
and Shell through experience gained in the Frontier with skills improving the effectiveness of actions. Vestiges also
expands how ships interact with the structures around them through docking. Ships can now attach directly to ports
on objects and infrastructure in space to access their services while remaining present and visible in the world.
The Frontier is increasingly dynamic with enhanced Feral Drone behaviors and deeper exploration. Bound by the
same knowledge, rules and abilities as other players, Feral Drones can now scan, travel, mine, salvage and scavenge,
competing for many of the same resources as players. How players choose to traverse and the actions they take,
will impact Feral activity around them.
The reaches of the Frontier are now something players must uncover. Players will discover in-system and intersystem signatures as they travel, building up their knowledge of the space around them. New points of interest,
ancient constructs, and stellar environments can be found throughout the galaxy, including multi-star systems that
pose challenging combinations of environmental effects to contend with.
Several of the changes coming in Vestiges fundamentally alter how the universe is generated and how players
discover it. As a result, Cycle 7 will begin with a universe reset when the update launches on September 29. For
more information about EVE Frontier, visit www.evefrontier.com. An FAQ can be found at
www.evefrontier.com/faq. Assets for EVE Frontier can be found in the press kit.
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About Fenris Creations
Fenris is a leading independently operated game developer that has been praised for its artistry, technology and game design that facilitates emergent behavior, empowering players with compelling means of self-expression. Founded in 1997 on the principle of pushing the envelope and breaking new ground on all levels, Fenris is on a mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life. With the launch of EVE Online in May 2003, Fenris established itself as a pioneer of cutting-edge massively multiplayer games, winning numerous awards and receiving critical acclaim worldwide. Fenris is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, and has additional studios in London and Shanghai.
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About EVE Frontier®
EVE Frontier is an in-development space survival MMO. You awake from stasis as the last relic of humanity from a lost age. Civilization has decayed in the ruin of its ambition, feral drone swarms scour its wastes, and survivors fight to gain control over its resources. In the shadow of the Trinary, who will you become? Learn more: www.evefrontier.com.
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