Eve Frontier, the upcoming game from the developers of Eve Online, has announced a free trial period. Previously in Closed Alpha, the game was only available to a select group under NDA and required a one-time $40 payment. Now, curious fans have a chance to jump in for free for a limited time, which is an ideal opportunity for Eve Online players and space survival enthusiasts to check it out.

Eve Frontier' s limited-time trial began on April 11 and runs through April 21. During this 10-day window, fans can sign up for the open test on the game's official website. After logging into a verified account, they'll be able to download the official launcher and access CCP's ambitious space survival MMO for free. The only requirement is accepting a non-disclosure agreement, although it's less restrictive than the one enforced during the Closed Alpha phase.

How to Sign Up for Eve Frontier's Free Trial

  • Head to the official webpage at www.evefrontier.com/trial.
  • Log in using a verified email.
  • Click "Account Page" in the top-right corner.
  • Select "Download Launcher" from the top navigation bar.
  • Log in using the same account in the launcher.
  • Download the game and play it for free until April 21.

Judging by its system requirements, Eve Frontier doesn't seem to be a demanding PC game. It only requires a dual-core CPU, at least 4 GB of RAM, and a GPU equivalent to an AMD Radeon 5450 or NVIDIA GeForce 420 with at least 1024 MB of VRAM. On top of that, the game is currently available for both macOS and Windows, making it even more accessible.

Players planning to join Eve Frontier' s open test server should be aware that their progress might not carry over. According to the developer, the live server will undergo periodic wipes, meaning anything earned or built before the game's final launch could be permanently lost. This is a notable concern, especially given Eve Frontier's challenging progression system. For those uninitiated, the game features 100,000-star systems and stands out as one of the sci-fi titles with a truly impressive sense of scale. Regardless, the free trial seems to offer a solid opportunity for casual players who just want to see if Eve Frontier will be worth their time when it officially launches.

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Systems
Released
May 6, 2003
ESRB
T for Teen: Violence
Developer(s)
CCP Games
Publisher(s)
CCP Games, Atari, Simon and Schuster Interactive
Engine
unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

EVE Online is the largest single shard space MMO of all time. With over 7,000 solar systems and nearly 20 years of rich player-created history, join this storied universe and play free to experience everything from immense PvP or PvE battles to mining, exploration, and industry.

Seize your destiny as an immortal, a Capsuleer capable of piloting over 350 fully customizable starships from small, nimble Frigates to formidable Battleships and massive Freighters. Embark on a solo adventure through the twisting nexus of wormhole space, form a mighty industrial empire to transform athe building blocks of the universe, or take up arms with likeminded players to conquer vast frontiers together. Who will you be in New Eden?

Experience this vast spaceship MMO for free as an Alpha Clone with access to Frigates, Destroyers, Cruisers, Battlecruisers, and Battleships of any faction. Enterprising Capsuleers may also choose to upgrade to Omega Clone for unlimited Ship access and double training speed.

Genre(s)
MMORPG
Platform(s)
PC