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Games Ongoing 2003-present

EVE Online Play Order

EVE Online in order, from the 2003 New Eden launch through Exodus in 2004 and Cold War plus Red Moon Rising in 2005 to Trinity in 2007 and Empyrean Age in 2008. CCP space MMO still runs free, so release order tracks ship tiers and sovereignty with later expansions optional after.

Last updated October 12, 2026

Play Order

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Base plus four expansions in release order.

About EVE Online

EVE Online launched May 2003 with capsuleer sandbox across New Eden and Jita trade hubs. Exodus (2004) added deadspace dungeons, Cold War (2005) added elite frigates, Red Moon Rising (2005) added Titans and carriers.

Trinity (2007) rebuilt graphics with 3D models, Empyrean Age (2008) launched faction warfare between Amarr and Minmatar. Later expansions continue yearly under free play. Play base first for frigate skills, then Exodus through Empyrean for capital ships. The game stays live with no sequel dated.

Good to know

Release order tracks ship progression from frigates to Titans without blocking newcomers. Start with the free base for tutorial agents that teach scanning. Add Exodus and Cold War for deadspace and interceptors, then Trinity and Empyrean for battleships and faction war last among the five. The series stays ongoing with yearly updates.