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EVE Online’s Legion Update Sets the Stage for Operation Nemesis

Sep 10, 2025Comments Off09

CCP Games has released a significant update for EVE Online, building upon the May 2025 Legion expansion and preparing the game for its first cross-game event. This update includes ship rebalancing, exploration system improvements, and adjustments to pirate faction requirements, all in anticipation of Operation Nemesis, a limited-time event connecting EVE Online with the upcoming shooter, EVE Vanguard.

Key Changes in the Legion Update:

Ship Rebalancing: Reworked underutilized ship hulls, enhanced armor doctrines, and a shift in the overall combat meta.
Exploration Improvements: Increased frequency of wormhole connections and a redesigned Encounter Surveillance System to encourage smaller-scale engagements.
Freelance System Expansion: Introduction of a new “Destroy Capsuleer” project type and ESI support, enabling player-driven bounty boards.
Quality-of-Life Improvements: A free, time-limited character resculpt token and reduced standing requirements for Angel Cartel and Guristas factions.

Operation Nemesis: September 16th – October 2nd, 2025

During Operation Nemesis, Vanguard Warclones will undertake ground missions in EVE Vanguard that uncover valuable space convoys within EVE Online. Capsuleers can then compete to intercept these convoys, creating a connection between the two games and adding new activities in high-, low-, and null-security space.

EVE Vanguard ground missions reveal high-value convoys in New Eden star systems.
Capsuleers within a five-jump radius receive real-time alerts, triggering competitive scrambles for loot.
Participants must overcome Upwell defenses and Mordu’s Legion NPC forces to claim rewards.
Rewards include SKINs, Trade Tokens, implants, and a chance to win PLEX, EVE’s premium currency.

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