Eve Online to launch in Japan

CCP and Nexon announced the launch date of Eve Online in Japan. From March 28th (March 29 Tokyo time), Japanese MMO fans will be able to enjoy one of the best Sci-Fi MMOs "Eve Online." With the Japanese version, Eve Online will become available in English, Russian, German and Japanese.

Eve Online's universe is expanding its borders all the way to China and Japan. Following last week's announcement regarding the partnership with online game operator TianCity in China to distribute the game, CCP and Nexon, today announced the Japanese launch details of the popular Scientific Fiction game.

With over 400k subscribers globally, Eve Online has managed to grow since its launch eight years ago. The development company CCP has offices in Shanghai, Reykjavik, Atlanta and Newcastle. The development team is also working on Dust 514 and World of Darkness.

"For years we’ve looked forward to the day when we could bring a fully Japanese EVE experience to our loyal and enthusiastic audience in Japan," said Hilmar Pétursson, CEO, CCP. "Thanks to our partnership with Nexon, that day is about to arrive. Nexon’s solid reputation and enormous reach in the region makes them the ideal partner for our Japanese launch."

"With EVE Online, CCP has created a gaming experience like no other,” said Seung-Woo Choi, CEO of Nexon. “We're confident that the Japanese version will attract legions of new players ready to take their part in the endlessly unfolding drama of the EVE universe."

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