CCP Games Announces Closed Playtest for EVE Universe Title Starting May 21
CCP Games has unveiled the first details of their latest project, Project Awakening, setting the stage for PHASE III, a new closed playtest phase commencing on May 21, 2024. The game emerges from a 26-year legacy of creating expansive virtual worlds, positioning Project Awakening as a leap forward in CCP’s mission to craft experiences that resonate deeply with players. This upcoming title is designed as a single-shard survival game that emphasizes player autonomy, consequential actions, and mastery within a dynamically evolving universe.
A Universe Awaiting Reclamation
Project Awakening transports players into the vastness of space, amidst the remnants of a civilization crumbled under its own aspirations. This single-shard survival game challenges players to navigate a hostile cosmos, confront the dangers that lurk within, and rebuild from the ruins of a shattered world.
Innovations in Game Development
Leveraging the Carbon Development Platform and MUD by Lattice, CCP Games is forging a persistent universe governed by digital physics. This approach ensures a level of composability and programmability that opens the door for players and third-party developers alike to innovate within the game’s environment through blockchain technology and cryptography.
Join the Development Journey
Gamers eager to dive into the development of Project Awakening can apply for PHASE III, the upcoming closed playtest. This phase focuses on engaging with the game’s programmable systems and allows participants to contribute their own features and functionalities. An accompanying online hackathon will present builders with the opportunity to present their concepts directly to CCP, with winners earning a visit to the studio’s headquarters in Iceland.
Open Source Commitment
In a significant move, CCP Games has announced plans to make the Carbon Development Platform open source. This decision will grant programmers and game developers complimentary access to the Carbon game engine framework and its components, facilitating a collaborative and inclusive approach to game development.
A Vision for Collaborative Creation
CCP Games CEO, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, and senior figures have voiced their enthusiasm for this collaborative model. By opening up the Carbon Development Platform and integrating MUD with Project Awakening, CCP aims to create a universe where player actions carry weight and contribute to the game’s evolving narrative. This initiative not only opens new avenues for game development but also aligns with CCP’s longstanding practice of co-developing games with its player base.
Looking Forward
As Project Awakening embarks on this new phase, CCP Games is set on fostering a creative community around the Carbon game engine and the expansive universe of the EVE franchise. With a commitment to accessibility and player empowerment, CCP Games is charting a course for the future of immersive, player-driven gaming experiences.
