CCP Games, the developer of the popular sci-fi spacefaring MMO EVE Online, has introduced a groundbreaking addition to the game—Microsoft Excel add-in. This integration marks the first of its kind for a video game, revolutionizing the EVE Online gameplay experience by allowing players to effortlessly access and analyze their in-game data across multiple accounts and characters through seamless integration with Excel.
Effortless Data Management and Analysis
The newly released EVE Online add-in for Microsoft Excel empowers players to unlock the full potential of Excel’s robust analysis and visualization tools. By leveraging these capabilities, players can gain deep insights into their in-game activities, track their progress, and strategize their next steps more effectively. This innovative tool is now available for free in the Microsoft Store, with no subscription required.
Unleashing the Power of Data
In the fiercely competitive world of New Eden, where strategy, knowledge, and preparedness are paramount, accessing and analyzing in-game data fluidly can make all the difference. By seamlessly integrating with Excel, this powerful add-in enhances decision-making and ensures accessibility for all players, regardless of their programming knowledge. Armed with comprehensive information and knowledge, players can better manage frontline warfare, maximize their profits, and strive for interstellar domination.
Collaboration with Microsoft Excel Team
The development of the EVE Online add-in was made possible through a collaboration between CCP Games and the Excel team at Microsoft, which included some of Microsoft’s in-house capsuleers who have played a pivotal role in the project’s success. EVE Online holds the distinction of being the first video game to develop an Excel add-in utilizing this type of data integration.
Bergur Finnbogason, EVE Online’s Creative Director, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Collaborating with Microsoft to provide EVE players with direct access to Excel’s spreadsheet software tools has been both a very enjoyable experience and a very natural fit, which should come as no surprise to the data enthusiasts at our two companies and within our respective communities.” He further added, “Our players continue to encourage us to explore more ways to make EVE approachable. Advanced EVE players are known to use spreadsheets as a data management tool, so the Excel add-in is a crucial step in achieving that goal. No matter your role, skill level, or identity in New Eden, the power of this add-in is at your fingertips.”
Microsoft’s Perspective
Catherine Pidgeon, the Head of Product for Excel at Microsoft, also shared her excitement about the collaboration with CCP Games. “CCP Games has extensive experience in the MMO space, so it’s only natural that we collaborate with them to launch the first-ever native Microsoft Excel add-in for a video game,” she stated. Pidgeon emphasized the add-in’s significance, highlighting how EVE Online players can now seamlessly export and manage data without relying on third-party tools. She concluded, “Through this collaboration, we’re excited to see how players of EVE Online of all skill levels can use Excel to streamline data management and take their in-game experience to new heights.”
Enhanced Gameplay for All Players
The EVE Online add-in offers a range of features that improve day-to-day processes and productivity for all players, regardless of their in-game roles. Some notable benefits include:
Manufacturers:
Enhance production efficiency, identify profit margins, and uncover new business opportunities.
Miners:
Make informed decisions about mining operations and optimize profits by accurately calculating the value of mined asteroids.
Haulers:
Streamline cargo volume determination, assess cargo value, and maximize transportation profits.
Enforcers:
Keep track of bounties, mission rewards, and hourly earnings to identify the most lucrative activities.
Explorers:
Track earnings, item collection, and progression in the vast universe of New Eden, enabling a comprehensive overview of exploration activities.
PvP Combatants:
Monitor kills, losses, loot value, ship usage, and the outcomes of encounters, facilitating the analysis of combat effectiveness and strategy refinement.
Corporation Leaders:
Gain essential insights into member activity, roles, finances, and standings, enabling better management and decision-making within corporations.
All Players:
Understand in-game actions and track progress over time with an aggregate overview of all character assets, providing a comprehensive snapshot of individual and collective achievements.
With the EVE Online Microsoft Excel add-in, players now have an unparalleled tool at their disposal to delve into their in-game data, visualize trends, and make informed decisions. The integration of Excel’s powerful features with the immersive world of EVE Online opens up new horizons for players of all skill levels, empowering them to optimize their gameplay and achieve their goals within the vast reaches of New Eden. Install the free add-in now to effortlessly manage game data across multiple characters and accounts, and embark on a journey of enhanced data analysis and visualization in EVE Online.
This on the eve of the latest expansion release Viridian.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, GeForce Now, Mac operating systems
