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Capsuleers,
A new chapter in the Legion expansion unfolds today with the arrival of a major update. Shaped by incredible feedback and ideas received from capsuleers and the Council of Stellar Management, as well as observations from capsuleer activity across New Eden, this update revitalizes combat, expands exploration, and introduces new ways to shape your destiny.
As CCP Okami, EVE’s game design director, explains:
“These changes are about more than balance: they’re about breathing new life into the battlefield. This update creates room for capsuleers to experiment, adapt, and explore. That’s when EVE is at its best.”
Balancing the Battlefield
Combat has shifted. Marauders, once unmatched in their ability to dominate smaller hulls, now face new restrictions. Their agility has been pulled back, making them kings of damage and tanking still, but no longer the unassailable rulers of the ESS. In their place, Tech III destroyers now gain access to these lucrative sites, breaking marauders’ monopoly and creating a new arena for flexible, fast-moving fleets. ESS cloaking tactics have also been reworked, forcing defenders to reveal themselves sooner and giving raiders a fighting chance.
The changes arriving today ripple far beyond marauders, though. Drone-assist mechanics, long exploited by massive multiboxing fleets, have been reined in, creating a healthier balance between coordination and firepower. Ships that had fallen into obscurity, such as the Confessor, Svipul, and Harbinger Navy Issue, now return to relevance with buffs that make them more viable. Meanwhile, the Ferox Navy Issue, Cyclone Fleet Issue, and other overperforming hulls have been adjusted, loosening their grip on capsuleer tactics. Even venerable battleships like the Apocalypse and Maelstrom have been reworked, the former leaning into its sniper role while the latter gains new resilience on the front lines.
These changes add up to a battlefield that is less predictable, more diverse, and ultimately more exciting. Capsuleers will find themselves revisiting ships they had long ignored, reconsidering doctrines, and adapting their strategies in the face of a meta that has cracked wide open.
New Freelance Jobs
The Freelance Jobs system is also expanding. Freelancers can now take on contracts to destroy another capsuleer’s ship, bringing mercenary work and bounty hunting into sharper focus. The new remote shield and armor repair jobs add further flexibility andnew freelancing opportunities. New ESI endpoints can power player-built bounty boards and contract systems, giving corporations and alliances fresh tools to motivate, reward, and direct capsuleer action.
What was once a simple side activity now has the potential to grow into a profession of its own, with pilots defining themselves as freelance hunters, hired guns, or logistics specialists whose work reshapes the balance of power across New Eden.
Wormholes & Pochven Enhanced
Explorers will find wormhole space and Pochven greatly enhanced. Wormholes now offer more connections and improved navigation, making travel smoother while still maintaining the thrill of uncertainty. For many capsuleers, this will mean shorter chains, fewer dead ends, and more reliable routes for hunting, raiding, or trading.
Meanwhile, Pochven has become more rewarding, with smaller sites paying out more fairly, while large Observatory encounters deliver greater value for those willing to risk the fight. Smarter NPC behavior adds depth to these engagements, creating encounters that demand adaptation rather than repetition. The flow of materials from Pochven also reduces the cost of building Triglavian ships, making these powerful hulls more accessible to those daring enough to fly them.
Quality of Life in New Eden
Not every change is about war or wealth. This update also brings several quality-of-life improvements. Skyhook configuration can now be handled remotely during activation, making alliance logistics faster and more flexible. Capsuleers also gain greater freedom of expression as gender change is added to the Pilot’s body resculpt certificate options. Until 16 September, you can claim a free certificate in the NES, along with 15,000 SP! Additionally, Factional Warfare militias see updated entry requirements designed to reduce awoxing.
Legions of Savings
To make the most of your time in New Eden, Omega is always a good idea, and if you get free PLEX in the bargain, so much the better. Until 9 October, you can score Omega time in the EVE Store and get up to 1,500 PLEX at no additional cost. Get all the benefits of Omega in addition to the wealth of PLEX for you and your alts, go on a spending spree in the NES, buy new ships or upgrade existing ones, prepare for war, or line your coffers with ISK.
And speaking of the NES, you can take advantage of a 50% off deal on select apparel, for a limited time.
A Galaxy in Motion
The Legion Major Update follows in the footsteps of what was seen in the Revenant expansion, but with a focus all its own. Revenant reshaped industry and warfare. Legion focuses on balance, freelance work, and exploration. Together, they set a precedent: that New Eden is ever in motion, never fixed, constantly adapting to capsuleers’ actions, and pushing them to adapt in turn.
The sandbox has shifted once again. New doctrines rise, new professions emerge, and the far reaches of space grow more rewarding. The changes are varied, but the purpose is simple: to give capsuleers more meaningful choices, more space for creativity, and more reasons to fly.
Read the Patch Notes for all the details.