The EVE Online community continues to prove why it’s one of the most passionate, creative, and unpredictable groups in online gaming. The latest Community Beat released on 21 November by CCP highlights everything that makes New Eden special: massive battles, artistic talent, teaching moments, and real-world camaraderie.
Here’s a closer look at the biggest moments worth talking about.
A Keepstar Falls in R-AG7W — and a Region Opens Up
One of the most dramatic stories featured in the Community Beat is the destruction of a Pandemic Horde Keepstar in R-AG7W. After a long bubble-locking campaign that captured the attention of null-sec watchers, the station finally exploded in a spectacular fireball.
The battle footage, showcased by Warlock Industries, perfectly captures the chaos and tension of the final assault. And with both Pandemic Horde and The Imperium withdrawing their deployments from the area, the Dronelands are now wide open for new power struggles.
This kind of geopolitical shift is the backbone of EVE’s emergent gameplay — no region stays quiet for long.
Community Creativity: War for New Eden Miniatures Get a New Look
EVE players aren’t just blowing things up — they’re also building, painting, and designing. Artist Watson Crick delivered a standout project this week by repainting physical miniatures from the War for New Eden board game.
Seeing capsuleer creativity expressed through physical models is a refreshing reminder that EVE’s influence extends far beyond the client. These community creations help keep the universe alive in new ways, on desks and display shelves around the world.
Industry Returns to the Spotlight with “Industry 101”
Whether you’re a veteran industrialist or a rookie hauling your first ore, industry plays a huge role in shaping New Eden’s economy. The Community Beat highlights a new instructional video from Bill Paid, a longtime educator in the EVE community.
His Industry 101 guide breaks down the common hurdles players run into when starting out — from blueprint selection to production bottlenecks. With so many players returning to EVE after expansions like Havoc and Equinox, resources like this are invaluable.
Clash of the Titans: No Vacancies vs L A Z E R H A W K S
No Community Beat would be complete without explosions, and this one delivers. The featured fight between No Vacancies. and L A Z E R H A W K S gives players a front-row seat to high-level wormhole combat.
The released battle report lets viewers dig deeper into:
- Fleet comps
- DPS analysis
- Tactical decisions
- Killboard aftermath
This is the kind of content that reminds us why wormhole space continues to be one of the most dangerous and entertaining regions in the game.
EVE Meetups Continue the Tradition of Real-World Community
Beyond the battles and industry spreadsheets, the beating heart of EVE has always been its players. The Community Beat highlights two real-world gatherings that recently energized the community:
- EVE North Toronto
- EVE Amsterdam
From meet-and-greets to presentations to group fleets, these events showcase the power of bringing capsuleers together offline.
Up next is the EVE Glasgow Festive Meet on 27 December — a perfect way for players to wrap up the year with fellow fans.
CCP is also encouraging anyone interested in hosting a meetup to reach out. With 2026 approaching, now’s a great time to consider building local community connections.
A Strong Week for New Eden
The 21 November Community Beat highlights everything that makes EVE Online unique: massive world-shaping battles, creative passion projects, tactical warfare, economic depth, and a global network of players who bring the universe to life both in and out of game.
If this week is any indication of the momentum heading into the next expansion cycle, New Eden is in for an exciting year ahead.
o7 fly safe.