CCP Games sent an email earlier today with some exciting news regarding the new FPS module coming to EVE Online — Vanguard. The test dates for the First Strike test will be announced tomorrow, November 21st –emails will be sent out to invited participants with details.
“First Strike” is the first playtest available to most players eager to get their hands of the Vanguard alpha build and has been a high point of excitement in the community since the game was showed off at EVE Fanfest this year. Remember to sign up for the test ASAP and reserve your Dust514 character name if you received the invite to do so.
Technical Test Feedback
In addition to the announcement, CCP shared positive news regarding the smaller closed technical test that happened recently. The test was well received by participants and they provided a significant amount of feedback.
Positives
- Players enjoyed the combat experience, teamwork, and playing as a squad.
- The game environment, audio, and immersion were high points.
Room for Improvement
- There was some confusion over what to do and how to do it.
- Always-On squad chat was a concern.
Player Voices
In addition to the broad feedback, the developers also shared some direct quotes from a feedback survey that was completed by participants in the test.
“Yes, the atmosphere of the game was amazing. Really well done, the sound was immersive, and the graphics look really good where complete. The crafting menu was relatively intuitive, just needs to be a little more clear on why something is “blocked”.”
“Overall shooting mechanics were excellent. Movement was good, sound was also excellent. I very much enjoyed the opportunity to see MORE of the Eve universe from a different vantage point.”
“Felt very solid. Gun connection and feedback felt more solid than Dust and Nova. Sound feedback of the automated turrets felt powerful and scary. Ai were very prescient, maybe a bit too dialed [sic] in if they could sense you looking at them from a ways away. I like the biomass and reclone system. Death is not the end.”
Biomassed will have continue coverage of EVE: Vanguard moving forward.
