Eve Online subscriptions are increasing, including a one-month fee, the first increase since 2004.
In a blog post defending the changes (thanks to PCGN), the CCP said the boost “reflects global trends affecting general production costs and accounts for years of inflation” and was introduced to “continue investment” The Development and Growth of Eve Online”.
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“Since Eve Online first launched in 2003, EVE’s developers and community have collectively led the evolution of the sandbox MMO,” the post explains.
“Over the past 19 years, we’ve witnessed amazing events that have brought us even closer together, delivered huge expansions and game-changing enhancements, and seen careful rebalancing to bring The best quality of experience, and welcomes the technological updates that keep New Eden ahead of the curve – all to maintain Eve’s position as the best MMO in the world.”
In order to continue investing in the development and growth of EVE Online and fulfilling our EVE Forever mission, we are updating the prices for Omega and PLEX. This adjustment reflects global trends affecting production costs and accounts for years of inflation. https://t.co/UaNPW3f6FJ
— EVE Online (@EveOnline) April 22, 2022
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As a result, the changes that go into effect on May 17 affect the cost of Omega and PLEX, the former introducing two new options (two months and 24 months), while the latter is the in-game currency, “completely restructured”.
Currently we have only received changes that apply to the US dollar, but the post makes it clear that “these adjustments will have an impact on other currencies”. Monthly subscriptions jumped from $15 to $20, three months from $39 to $48, six months from $72 to $87, and 12 months from $131 to $150.
“We’re committed to bringing you the absolute best version of Eve, and a compelling future for the New Eden,” the update concludes. “We can’t wait to meet you and discuss this in detail at Fanfest in just a few short weeks.”
