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Sci-fi virtual world EVE Online is getting Microsoft Excel support

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Just one of the new features announced by developer CCP Games

By Andrew Webster May 6, 2022, 10:00am EDT

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[ss_81c6a11] EVE Online. Image: CCP Games

EVE Online, the long-running sci-fi MMO best-known for its sprawling,
expensive space battles will soon get... integration with Microsoft
Excel. EVE developer CCP Games announced the collaboration with
Microsoft today at its annual fanfest event, saying that the
Javascript tool would allow players to "seamlessly" transfer data
from the game to a spreadsheet in order to "help players access and
calculate everything from profit margins to battle strategy." CCP
says more detail on the collaboration will be available later in the
year.

Of course, Excel isn't the only thing the studio announced, though it
may be the most surprising. (Though the game did already have a
UI-only mode that made it look a lot like a spreadsheet.) Elsewhere,
CCP is introducing a number of narrative-focused features, including
new story arcs, which it says are part of "a multi-year journey."
Here's the official description:

    Arcs will enable Capsuleers to build stronger ties with their
    home empires through dynamic storylines and events, giving
    players more power to shape New Eden's living universe. Players
    can expect improvements to factional warfare, infrastructure, and
    more as arc updates are released, adding further value to player
    roles and interactions in New Eden. CCP will release more
    information about EVE's first narrative-driven arc in the coming
    months.

EVE creative director Bergur Finnbogason added that "the upcoming
stories and events aren't restricted to veterans, though -- with more
activities coming soon to the new player experience, all Capsuleers
can enjoy EVE's arcs, regardless of their skill level." As part of
the focus on worldbuilding, the developer released this new trailer
as well:

The game will also get a new feature called the AIR Career Program,
which is essentially a tool for helping new players figure out what
class to play as when they're first getting started. EVE will also be
getting a localized Spanish-language client in late 2022.

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