CCP games announced in a press release today they would provide their well known space MMORPG EVE Online with a new expansion. This ninth upgrade has been dubbed Quantum Rise and will implement a myriad of new features.

Amongst others, EVE's expansive economy will be improved even more with the addition of customisable storefronts. As well as receive a new ship, the Orca, the whole industrial fleet will be overhauled and rebalanced. Additionally medals will be added to the game, allowing corporations to reward its players. Also a new certificate system to give pilots something new to brag about. In similar vein to EVE's previous expansions also this one is evident to add a host of new features, a full list can be found here.

CCP let know they were going to continue their improvements of the graphics of the game with this update as well. All the while maintaining its dedication to fighting lag. Subscribers will be able to download the expansion for free this winter.

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