tech
May 7, 2026
Google DeepMind partners with EVE Online for AI model testing
Move comes as CCP Games spends $120M to go independent, rebrands as Fenris Creations.
TL;DR
- Google DeepMind is partnering with EVE Online developer CCP Games to research AI in complex, player-driven systems.
- CCP Games has bought itself out from former owners Pearl Abyss for $120 million and is rebranding as Fenris Creations.
- DeepMind will use a special offline version of EVE Online for controlled AI experiments, focusing on long-horizon planning, memory, and continual learning.
- Fenris Creations aims to leverage its newfound independence to make long-term strategic decisions for EVE Online.
- The partnership may also lead to new gameplay experiences enabled by AI technologies.