Eve Echoes launches today, as confirmed via the game’s official Facebook page. Pre-download is already available, with the official servers opening at 08:00 UTC. The game has managed to achieve 5 million pre-registrations, with plenty of rewards available for players:

• ‘THE RETURNED’ MACRO PARTICLE STABILIZER
• WEAPON OPERATION SKILL CHIPS
• CAN-YUE PROTOTYPE
• XIAN-YUE PROTOTYPE
• OUTSTANDING PILOT MEDAL
• MEDIUM JETSTREAM DECOMPOSER

Make characters within the first month of launch to receive:

• On Day 1: 3 Insurance Vouchers, 4 Small Ship Skin Packs
• On Day 30: 200,000 Skill Points, 10 Insurance Vouchers, 5 Electronic Rigs Pack, 5 Engineering Rigs Pack, and 2 Medium Ship Skin Packs.

With the launch, there will be updates, including:

• A new Faction: Yan-Jung
  • The Yan-Jung, an ancient civilization in EVE history, become a brand-new faction in EVE Echoes. The Yan-Jung have been created to enhance the diversity and inclusivity of the EVE universe. They value balance, appreciate the harmony of a collective, respect history, and strive for the ultimate pursuit of “becoming one with heaven.” Inspired by ancient oriental architecture, Yan-Jung ships are made with bronze-like metal, using smooth surfaces and symmetrical designs to highlight their oriental qualities.
• Corporations
  • Players will be able to band together to mine and explore the universe, with dedicated hangers and wallets accessible by the Corporation’s members as well as a new emphasis on simplification and optimization of utility.
• Capsuleer Outpost
  • The Capsuleer Outpost is a private structure designed for lone adventurers to occupy and provides a suitable foothold to explore the new frontier independently. Additional functional structures will also be added into the game in the future.
• Ship SKINs
  • This feature allows players to change the appearance of their ships at any time via tradable licenses. NetEase and CCP Games are adding the iconic EVE Online classic ship skin to EVE Echoes, while EVE Echoes will also be getting uniquely designed ship skins.
• New player tutorials

For aspiring space voyagers, Eve Echoes launches today, so it’s time begin your interstellar journey!