Odyssey
EVE Online: Odyssey is an upcoming expansion focusing on Exploration related aspects of EVE Online. This expansion will also include ship balancing updates, quality of life improvements and graphical upgrades.
Exploration
Not much is known about what CCP is intending to change in this area yet. The official expansion page has a single paragraph introduction about these changes. It is expected that more shall be revealed at Fanfest.
Ship Balancing
CCP Fozzie's Tiericide balancing effort has been going on for quite a while. So no surprise here. The ship balancing changes continue to move up the ladder and has taken on some extra steam with CCP Rise's(aka Kil2) joining CCP.
Some of the announced changes include;
- Attack(Tier 3) Battlecruiser Changes
- Remote Sensor Booster and Tracking Enhancer Nerfs
- Tech 1 Cruiser Touch-ups
- Faction Navy Cruiser Changes
- Naglfar and Frigate Changes
- Faction Navy Frigate Changes
- Gallente Battleship Changes
- Amarr Battleship Changes
- Caldari Battleship Changes
- Minmatar Battleship Changes
- Large Energy Turret Capacitor Requirement Changes
- Ship Resistance Bonuses
New Ships
Along with the balancing updates, there have been a set of new Faction Navy Battlecruisers announced.
The Hurricane enthusiast will notice a slight oddity with the new Republic Fleet Hurricane.
Skill Requirements
To lay groundwork for future balancing efforts, making understanding skill progression more sensible and allowing players to cross-train easier, CCP has decided to re-iterate the current skill requirements for ships.
It is advised you consider editing your skill plan in light of this information. Detailed instructions and information can be found on the EVE University Forums, "Odyssey Skill Changes and You" thread.
