new player experience Archives

AppWizard

July 7, 2026

How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? ‘Everything’s canon,’ say the developers of EVE Frontier

EVE Frontier is an early access space survival MMO that features a contrast between its dystopian narrative and a vibrant modding ecosystem. Players inhabit cloned bodies known as "shells," which can be traded, upgraded, or sacrificed, adding strategic layers to gameplay. The origins of these consciousnesses are mysterious, possibly containing remnants of human culture. The game embraces player creativity, with everything created by players considered canon within the universe. The latest cycle of EVE Frontier launched on June 25, introducing fully modular ship building, an enhanced new player experience, a five-day free trial, and innovative gamepad controls.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

After 23 years, CCP is about to do the unthinkable: add a non-PvP zone to EVE Online

EVE Online is introducing a new non-PvP zone called Exordium, aimed at providing a welcoming entry point for new players. This zone will allow rookies to begin their journey in a space designed specifically for them, with PvP against inexperienced players discouraged and rookie griefing prohibited. Exordium is set to open for exploration ahead of EVE Fanfest in May, with a full rollout expected during the summer.

Winsage

April 23, 2024

‘We know that we have a lot of work to do on new player acquisition,’ Blizzard discusses the World of Warcraft new player experience, and plans to improve it

- Executive Producer Holly Longdale and Associate Game Director Maria Hamilton acknowledge the need for improvement in the new player experience in World of Warcraft. - The upcoming expansion, The War Within, has entered alpha testing with a Q3 2024 launch date. - One critique is that the current onboarding process lacks the cultural depth and narrative context of previous starting zones, making it challenging for new players to form a connection with the game. - Possible improvements include revisiting classic areas of Azeroth, updating starting zones, and simplifying the narrative complexity for new players. - The upcoming expansion is introducing new features like the Earthen dwarf race and expansive new areas.