Next EVE Online Expansion Set For Nov. 11

by , 6:35 PM EST, November 5th, 2008

CCP Games has set next Tuesday, Nov. 11, as the release date for Quantum Rise, the ninth free expansion to its science-fiction MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) EVE Online. New features include expanded manufacturing capabilities, more efficient bomb production, a rebalancing of ship speeds, user interface improvements, custom medals, and the ability to trade 30-day game time tokens for EVE Online currency via the EVE market.

In addition, Quantum Rise offers graphical improvements, 10 new music tracks, a new certificate system, new interstellar travel routes, autopilot avoidance options in all ships, and a new capital ship, the Orca. CCP will be showing off Quantum Rise during its fifth annual Fanfest, which will be held Nov. 6 to 8 in Iceland.

EVE Online

EVE Online differs from many MMORPGs by offering one constantly evolving, persistent universe where all players participate, unlike a game such as World of Warcraft, which has various servers. Subscriptions start at US$14.95 per month, with discounts available for multi-month purchases; expansion packs are always free. The game runs only on Intel processors and requires Mac OS X version 10.4.9, 1.8GHz processor speed, 1GB RAM, 128MB video RAM, and 6GB of hard drive space.