EVE Online Introduces Planetary Industry Templates for Easier Colony Management

Capsuleers of New Eden, rejoice! The universe of EVE Online is set to become even more accessible for industrious players with the introduction of Planetary Industry (PI) Templates. This long-awaited quality-of-life improvement simplifies colony setup and allows for faster and more collaborative planetary management.

Streamlined Planetary Operations

The planets of New Eden have always offered a wealth of resources for enterprising players, but managing planetary colonies has traditionally been a time-intensive process. Now, with the launch of PI Templates, capsuleers can:

• Save their planetary colony layouts directly to a PI browser.
• Share saved templates with fellow capsuleers and corporation members.
• Quickly deploy pre-saved layouts when establishing new colonies.

This feature significantly reduces the time required to set up and manage colonies, allowing players to focus more on refining strategies and expanding their industrial empires.

How to Access PI Templates

Starting today, players can test out the new Templates feature by enabling it via the Feature Previews tab in the Settings menu (accessible by pressing Esc). This opt-in program allows capsuleers to try the work-in-progress system and provide valuable feedback to CCP Games.

Not a Complete Overhaul, But a Big Step Forward

While the introduction of Templates isn’t a full-scale revamp of the Planetary Industry system, it is a targeted improvement designed to make colony setup and management more intuitive. CCP Games has described it as a "quality-of-life" upgrade, aimed at reducing the tedious micromanagement often associated with PI operations.

Call for Feedback

Player feedback has always been an integral part of shaping EVE Online, and CCP Games is eager to hear from the community about the new Templates feature. A dedicated forum thread has been created to collect insights, suggestions, and bug reports from capsuleers across New Eden.

The Future of Planetary Industry

The addition of PI Templates is another step forward in EVE Online’s ongoing mission to refine and enhance gameplay for all capsuleers. Whether you’re a seasoned industrialist or a budding planetary entrepreneur, this update promises to make your operations more efficient and collaborative.

So, jump into the Feature Previews tab, try out the new Templates, and make your mark on the thriving planetary economy of New Eden. Your feedback could help shape the future of planetary industry in EVE Online.

Stay tuned for further updates and happy colonizing, capsuleers! Start your journey in EVE Online today! Click here to play for free.