EVE Online Patch Notes for 20 .1 (16th June 2026)

Cradle of War is here, and it's the kind of expansion that actually changes how EVE plays. According to the official patch notes, this new ships and cosmetics, it's a fundamental shift in how players interact with the game's core conflict.

Military Campaigns are the headline: time-limited wars where every action you take (mining, hacking, running logistics) directly pushes your empire toward victory. The stakes are real, monuments rise for winners, infrastructure gets built, and failure leaves permanent scars on New Eden. That's not just flavor text; that's a reason to log in. Four new command carriers and four navy faction destroyers give you the tools to actually matter in these battles, whether you're a veteran fleet commander or someone who just learned to undock.

The other big move is Exordium, a new non-PvP starter region where rookies can actually learn the game without getting blapped by a veteran in a cloaky ship. It's overdue. Veterans can mentor there too, which beats the usual "figure it out or quit" onboarding EVE's known for. There's also a new Epic Arc letting you relive the empires' legendary battles through simulations.

Check the full patch notes for all the balance changes and feature details.

TL;DR

Influence the future of New Eden through Military Campaigns
Display your highest (and lowest) points with titles and achievements
Rookie capsuleers take their first steps in a new non-PvP Starter Space
Experience legendary battles that defined the big four empires in a new Epic Arc
Four new command carriers ensure your fleet hits harder, survives longer, and moves better
Four new navy faction destroyers are set to dominate in battle, each with their own unique strengths

Cradle of War, the new expansion for EVE Online, is here. Turn the tide of the war in Military Campaigns, showcase your titles and achievements, dominate with new ships, experience historical battles in a new Epic Arc, and introduce rookie capsuleers to the game through the new starter space.

Turn the Tide in Military Campaigns

The empires call on every capsuleer to fight for their cause in time-limited military campaigns. Take up arms, mine for resources, run logistics, or hack enemy arrays. Every action you take will push your empire closer to victory. Their success depends entirely on you, and your action will have a lasting impact.

Whatever the outcome, New Eden changes. Monuments rise, infrastructure is built, history is written by the victors. Failure leaves scars.

Fresh seasonal Factional Warfare complexes will also pop up in the warzones, including sites designed for Tech III destroyers, Battlecruisers, Interceptors, and also solo frigates. Highsec systems adjacent to the warzone – called bulwark systems - will contain seasonal mining and hacking sites for the duration of the current Military Campaigns.

There is no neutrality in this conflict. What you do, or choose not to do, will impact New Eden forever.

Showcase Your Achievements

Every capsuleer has a story. Now you can display it. With titles and achievements, your journey is displayed, marking what you’ve done, pointing toward what comes next, and letting the universe know exactly who they’re dealing with.

Every moment in your journey, the victories, the disasters, all of it, deserves recognition. What will your first title be?

Your Legacy Begins

The journey of a thousand light years begins with the first step. Starter space is where you take yours. Exordium is a new region of space built for new pilots, to explore, learn, and find friends to fly with before venturing further into New Eden.

In starter space, rookie capsuleers can learn and sharpen their skills through trial and error in a community of fellow beginners, in the first non-PvP region of New Eden.

Veterans can also use starter space to connect with, recruit, and mentor the next generation of capsuleers.

Step Into History in a New Epic Arc

As of 10 June, you can experience the legendary battles that defined the big four empires in the new Visions of Greatness Epic Arc. It puts you inside hyper-real simulations of historical conflicts that shaped New Eden. Live through the story of each empire, discover what they stand for, and find your place in the war that’s still reshaping the cluster today.

Control the Battlefield in Command Carriers

The most powerful fleet support ships in New Eden. Your fleet hits harder, survives longer, and moves better because of you. Four new empire-specific command carriers each run three command burst modules at the same time, with stronger bonuses than any other ship in the game.

Through empowering your fleet, rather than pure firepower, you’ll be the most important vessel on the battlefield, and once your foes realize it, you can be sure they’re coming for you.

Redefine the War with Navy Destroyers

With recent conflicts escalating, each empire commissioned a new navy faction destroyer to meet the increasing threats.

Fast to skill into, affordable to fly and devastating in the right hands, the new navy destroyers are built to dominate on the battlefield. With a lower barrier of entry, veterans and rookies alike can make a real impact on the war.

Each of the four ships commands its own strengths based on its empire of origin.

Omega for All!

Get seven days of Omega for just 25 PLEX in the New Eden Store. Already Omega? Claim your free 25 PLEX gift there too. If are returning after more than 30 days away, you can claim 7 free days of Omega to get back into the action. And for a limited time, save 25% on Omega in the EVE Store and get up to 1,500 PLEX at no extra cost!

This is the perfect boost to help you seize the moment, fly the new ships, and sharpen your edge, so don’t miss your chance.

Get Your Daily Rewards

Celebrate Cradle of War with 15 days of thrilling login rewards! Exclusive new SKINR components, new Empire boosters, a Subcapital Operations Expert System, and up to 650,000 Skill Points.

Packs a Punch!

Don’t miss the new Cradle of War packs in the EVE store, with one tailored more to newer players and the other for veterans.

New pilots will enjoy a pack that includes PLEX, a Factional Warfare Expert System, Agency Support Drop, an Expert ‘Boost’ Cerebral Accelerator, and 150,000 SP.

Experienced capsuleers will appreciate a more advanced pack, including a wealth of PLEX and Skill Points, a cerebral accelerator, Skill Extractors, MCT, a plethora of SKINR components, Empire SKINs, and more.

The War Rages On

Cradle of War moves the conflict forward, but there is much more to come. The war between the empires is reaching a new era, and the future is in your hands.

If you want to dive even deeper into all the nitty gritty details, you’ll find the patch notes here.

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Fly safe, and we’ll see you on the frontlines.

EVE Online Patch Notes for 20 .1 (16th June 2026)

Full Patch Notes