Review the changes to EVE Vanguard!

Vanguard Video Review (awaiting processing)

First of all, I'd like to “complain” that in this last update at a certain point I simply couldn't play anymore, the game wouldn't open, or the fps would bug out, maybe I should reinstall the game so that it actually works, but I'll write based on what I experienced before that:

Right from the start, I felt quite lost in its interface, I didn't feel it was fully functional, but I had a friend who could help me with my doubts, but not everyone will have a person like that. Furthermore, I believe that the average experience that players will have needs to be differentiated, you need to give me some reason to leave other games and stay in yours, I feel this lack of “soul”, but technically it seemed very well executed.

Moving on from the negative aspects, I'd like to point out that the experiences I've had in games of the same style haven't always seemed pleasant, but here something really hooked me, especially as I was playing with a friend, everything seemed like a potential adventure and objective, but that doesn't necessarily hook a person into your games, I want more unique elements, but we certainly have something here!

I really enjoyed the Insurgency 9v9 mode, I was able to feel like I was in the middle of a war, with no fear of shooting and good teamwork. The charges are too strong, I think they could do with a rethink (or not haha).

The game is still in its early stages, but I do see potential, I believe that with attention to the feedback provided, we'll have something.

I nearly forgot to actually submit my entry to the reward! 😂

I really liked the changes they made to the user interface for this playtest, so I decided to focus on that specific part rather than try and make a full review of the developments of the game.

The recent changes have been primarily positive for me and my friends. The game still runs pretty well on a mid-performing gaming setup. The replayability still has novelty for myself, with the my preferred tactic of 'run and gun' still filling my brain with the dopamine to continue playing EVE Vanguard for hours.

I do agree that the game still feels very 'generic', I do hope that there will be additional customization and with a promise of integration into the future of EVE Online still keeping me interested in what CCP plans to do next with their newest shooter. I am optimistic that EVE Frontier will popular, but to break-out from the rest of the competition, they need to ensure that they do not alienate their niche audience.

EVE Vanguard is an upcoming MMOFPS set in the expansive EVE Online universe, developed by CCP Games. As an elite mercenary, players will engage in PvPvE (player versus player versus environment) combat, influencing the larger conflicts of New Eden.

The game emphasizes a sandbox experience, allowing players to set their own goals and strategies. Early hands-on impressions highlight smooth gunplay, seamless team coordination, and non-intrusive tutorials that effectively guide players through core mechanics like crafting and extraction.

CCP Games is actively involving the community in Vanguard's development, incorporating player feedback to refine gameplay elements. This collaborative approach aims to avoid past pitfalls encountered with previous projects like Dust 514.

While a specific release date hasn't been announced, EVE Vanguard is listed as "Coming soon" on Steam. The developers plan to launch early access in 2025, with a full release targeted for 2027, followed by a console launch in 2028.