Drifter Crisis: Race for the Hives

The Drifter Crisis is escalating as the empires, corporations, and pirate factions of New Eden push back. Capsuleers are called upon to take up arms in a Race for the Hives, not for personal glory, but to help their chosen faction claim a Drifter wormhole system.

Capsuleers, 

The storm is breaking. The time to act is now. The Drifter Crisis is escalating as the empires, corporations, and pirate factions of New Eden push back. Capsuleers are called upon to take up arms in a Race for the Hives, not for personal glory, but to carve out a future for their chosen faction in the war against the Drifters.

Fight for Your Faction

A seasonal challenge and reward track has been introduced, giving capsuleers the chance to score points for one of 10 factions as they push back against the Drifter threat. While they share a common goal, these factions are not allies. They are rivals, each seeking to claim power, resources, and strategic footholds in the war, as they race for the Drifter hives.

Align yourself with one of these factions: 

• Gallente 

• Amarr 

• Minmatar 

• Caldari 

• Angel Cartel 

• EverMore 

• Society of Conscious Thought 

• Triglavian Collective 

• Upwell Consortium 

• EDENCOM 

By completing event challenges, you will earn points that can be assigned to your chosen faction. At the end of the event, the top five factions will launch the next phase of the war by directly occupying Drifter wormhole systems. 

The Stakes Are High and Getting Higher

The outcome of the Race for the Hives will determine which factions gain a foothold in Drifter space. Those who rise to the challenge will reap the rewards, not just in valuable loot, but in faction supremacy over the Drifter threat.

Rewards include a selection of volatile boosters to enhance your combat performance, alongside an exclusive Drifter Plugsuit – a piece of apparel that will mark its owner as a veteran of this critical battle.

The War Rages On

This is not just another fight. The factions of New Eden see an opportunity to seize what the Drifters have taken, and they will stop at nothing to secure their claim. The Drifters will not fall easily, and only the strongest factions will have what it takes for what is to come. 

Keep an eye on New Eden News for live updates on faction standings and strategic developments as the battle unfolds. 

Will you help your faction claim the Drifter Hives? 

For a limited time, you can add seven stunning SKINs to your collection with the Crisis Fleet Pack. The pack includes seven spectacular SKINs, each representing a different faction’s power and legacy. Get the battle-scarred Hadean Horror Vedmak, the prestigious Imperial Jubilee Prophecy, the law-enforcing AEGIS Police Stormbringer, and more.

More than just a SKIN bundle, this is a collection of legends, and the perfect way to look the part as you dominate the Race for the Hives. Whether you want to strike fear, exude authority, or display allegience, the Crisis Fleet Pack lets you do it in style.