EVE Vanguard opens its paid 24/7 alpha on November 10. The extraction shooter moves from limited playtests to continuous access through the EVE Launcher. Founder Packs start at $15, and Steam Early Access is planned for Q3 2027.

The alpha launches alongside EVE Online's Fractured Skies expansion. Jobs completed on the ground in Vanguard generate additional campaign sites for EVE Online pilots, who can run them for rewards or use the loot to advance their empire's campaign.

Three new maps span different levels of risk. High Castle is PvE, Vorago adds rival players to an extraction run, and The Vault pits three squads of three against each other in a layout that changes between deployments.

Sources: Founder packs and roadmap | Alpha announcement