eve onlineThe long-running sci-fi MMO known for its huge, costly space battles will soon receive integration with Microsoft Excel. on the eve Developer CCP Games announced a collaboration with Microsoft at its annual Fanfest event today, saying the JavaScript tool will allow players to “seamlessly” transfer data from games to spreadsheets so that “players can see everything from profit margins to battles.” to reach out and help calculate the strategy.” CCP says more details on the collaboration will be available later in the year.
Of course, the studio hasn’t just announced Excel, though that might be the most surprising. (Though the game already had a UI-only mode that made it look like a spreadsheet.) Elsewhere, CCP is introducing a number of narrative-focused features, including new story arcs, which it says are “a multiple “Part of the year-long journey.” Here’s the official description:
The arcs will enable capsulers to forge stronger ties with their home kingdoms through dynamic stories and events, giving players greater power to shape the living universe of New Eden. Players can expect improvements to factional warfare, infrastructure, and more as Ark updates are released, adding more value to player roles and interactions in New Eden. Will release more information about CCP on the eveThe first narrative-driven arc in the coming months.
on the eve Creative director Burgur Finbogasson stated that “upcoming stories and events are not limited to veterans, however – with more activities coming soon for the new player experience, all capsuleers can enjoy.” on the evearc, regardless of their skill level.” As part of the focus on world building, the developer also released this new trailer:
The game will also get a new feature called the AIR Career Program, which is essentially a tool to help new players figure out which class to play when they’re first starting out. on the eve A localized Spanish-language client will also be received at the end of 2022.
