EVE Frontier Winter Classic Begins

A New Era of Competition in Web3 Space MMOs

The universe of EVE Frontier is about to ignite with its first-ever Winter Classic PVP Tournament, marking a huge leap in competitive multiplayer for CCP Games’ ambitious web3-powered MMO. For fans who’ve dreamed of testing their skills beyond mining, crafting, and exploration, this event is the perfect chance to dive into tactical, real-time space combat — with real rewards waiting at the end.

If you’re ready to form your crew and take on the galaxy, registration is officially open from November 10, 10 AM UTC, until November 24, 2 PM UTC. The 5v5 double-elimination tournament will unfold on December 6 and 7, and the action will be streamed live on CCP’s official Twitch channel.

What Is the EVE Frontier Winter Classic?

The Winter Classic PVP Tournament is more than just a battle — it’s the debut of EVE Frontier’s structured player-versus-player system. Hosted directly on the game’s live server, Stillness, it brings together teams from across the community to compete for dominance inside a contained battle zone known as the Exclave Accelerator Facility.

Each match puts five-player squads in a controlled arena with a 50-kilometer boundary, where any ship venturing beyond gets vaporized instantly. The format blends precision, teamwork, and timing — a true test of both strategic and mechanical mastery.

Strategic Depth and Ship Selection

EVE Frontier isn’t leaving ship choices to luck. The Winter Classic features a point-based selection system where every ship type has a specific value, and each team can field up to 50 total points worth of ships. This creates an extra layer of strategy, as every decision carries weight.

Ship point values:

• MAUL (Cruiser) – 25 points

• TADES (Destroyer) – 15 points

• HAF / MCF / LORHA / USV (Frigates) – 10 points each

• Recurve / Reflex / Reiver (Corvettes) – 5 points each

Teams that spend less than the full 50 points automatically grant the difference to their opponents. So, efficiency in ship composition could mean the difference between victory and defeat. The Chumaq Freighter, by the way, is banned from the tournament — so no sneaky cargo tricks this time.

Fast-Paced Battles and Sudden Death

Each match lasts a maximum of 10 minutes, ensuring that every second counts. If no winner emerges, things heat up — literally. The game enters sudden death, where time speeds up in stages:

• 2x speed for 1 minute

• 4x speed for 1 minute

• 6x speed for 1 minute

If players still haven’t decided the outcome, a swarm of Sarana-class feral drones is unleashed to finish the job. It’s chaotic, cinematic, and exactly the kind of tension that defines great blockchain games.

Prizes Worth Fighting For

Victory in the Winter Classic doesn’t just earn bragging rights — it comes with tangible rewards. The top teams will take home Grace, a temporary in-game currency that converts into EVE Points at the end of each Cycle, potentially unlocking future rewards.

Tournament prizes include:

• 🥇 1st Place: 5 tickets to EVE Fanfest 2026 + 10,000 Grace

• 🥈 2nd Place: 5,000 Grace

• 🥉 3rd Place: 2,000 Grace

It’s not just about the loot, though. Winning means earning a permanent spot in EVE Frontier’s growing esports history — something no other tournament can offer right now.

The Winter Classic Social Media Contest

Alongside the main event, CCP Games is also running a Social Media Contest that lets the community join the celebration even if they’re not battling in the arena. Players are encouraged to create original content — images, videos, or anything creative — promoting the tournament in their own unique style.

Entries must be posted on the official EVE Frontier Discord under the “Winter Classic Social Media Contest” channel. Each participant can submit up to three works, with only one eligible for final judging. The top 10 submissions will be featured across the game’s official social channels, with Grace rewards for the top three creators:

• 🥇 1st Place: 500 Grace

• 🥈 2nd Place: 350 Grace

• 🥉 3rd Place: 200 Grace

Just like the main tournament, the contest runs from November 10 to November 24, so creators need to act fast.

How to Register for the Tournament

Signing up is straightforward. Teams can register for free using the official form linked in the announcement post on EVE Frontier’s website. Each team needs at least 5 players, but can include up to 10 to allow for substitutes. A designated team captain will serve as the point of contact for all communications with organizers.

Matches will begin around 4 PM UTC on December 6, and every team must provide their own ships before battle. Officials will inspect loadouts to ensure compliance with the point system, then teleport both sides into the arena.

The Exclave Accelerator Facility offers diverse combat environments — from open fields to tight industrial zones — rewarding smart movement, adaptability, and teamwork.

EVE Frontier’s Expanding Universe

For those new to the game, EVE Frontier is a survival-focused, blockchain-based MMO developed by CCP Games. Set within the EVE Universe, it shifts the focus from empire-scale politics (as seen in EVE Online) to survival, exploration, and rebuilding civilization in a fractured galaxy.

Players, known as Riders, wake up as memoryless clones in a harsh world where every item and structure can be built, modified, or traded — and everything has a story. Its modular Smart Assembly system allows for deep customization, letting players literally shape their world.

Recently, CCP revealed that EVE Frontier will be launching on the Sui blockchain, opening up even more possibilities for scalability, digital ownership, and integration with the evolving ecosystem of blockchain games.

Final Thoughts

The Winter Classic PVP Tournament is more than just a competition — it’s a statement that EVE Frontier is ready to take web3 gaming to the next level. With tactical gameplay, community-driven creativity, and real blockchain integration, CCP Games is setting the stage for a new era of interactive, player-powered worlds.

So, whether you’re a battle-hardened Rider or a curious newcomer, this is the moment to join the frontier. Assemble your squad, sign up before November 24, 2 PM UTC, and make your mark in the stars.