[dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJvihRDtDJs"][/dynamiclink]
Neocom Improvements
[p]The Neocom is one of the first things every capsuleer learns to rely on. It’s your gateway to ships, skills, market, chat, and pretty much everything else. And it is now easier to customize, making it truly your own. [/p][p]With this update, you can: [/p]- [p]Change the colors of Neocom icons to highlight your most-used tools [/p][/*]
- [p]Seach for any Neocom function using the new search bar [/p][/*]
[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3952729/7c9b58391de38a51df5ffcf0353cc01dbdff1bf5.png"][/img][/p]
Colorful Command Center
[p]Announced at last year’s Fanfest, the ability to assign colors to Neocom icons is now here. Thank you for your patience while we gave this the time to cook properly. [/p][p]The days of tragic mis-clicks are officially numbered, as you can now turn your Neocom into a set of visual landmarks. [/p][p]Red for fitting, green for wallet, or whatever chaotic system brain swears makes sense.. [/p][p]All you need to do is right-click any Neocom icon and choose one of the 12 colors available. [/p][p]Remember, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3952729/f48b74024abc8c5396c80284608a23cb00afaddc.jpg"][/img][/p]Search & You Shall Find
[p]Can’t remember where a certain window lives? Don’t worry, neither can we. [/p][p]The new Neocom search bar lets you type in what you’re looking for and get there instantly. No more digging through menus, no more frantic moments of “I know it’s around here somewhere,” and no more relying on muscle memory from five years ago. [/p][p]This is especially useful as EVE’s toolset grows. Whether you’re learning something new or returning to a feature you haven’t used in a while, search shortens the gap between intent and action. [/p][p]Searching is as simple as clicking the Neocom menu or hitting the “/” hotkey and typing what you’re looking for.[img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3952729/cc0a94b47cdbfa6513b026033fa9d3ce11e5b24f.jpg"][/img][/p]
Cursory Glance: Amplifying the Cursor
[p]EVE is visually dense by design. You need to keep track of a lot of information, and your cursor can easily get lost among all the windows, nebulae, and those pesky gankers trying to blow you up. [/p][p]That’s why a long-requested improvement has been added: the ability to choose your mouse cursor size. It’s a small change, but a big quality-of-life upgrade. [/p][p][/p]Play Comfortably on Any Screen
[p]Windows players can now select one of three cursor sizes. This makes the cursor much easier to see at a glance, and to be tracked across different screen resolutions and setups. Especially on large or high-resolution displays. [/p][p]Change your cursor size by navigating to Settings -> User Interface -> Cursor Size. [/p][p]This helps ensure that: [/p]- [p]Your cursor stays visible during fast or visually dense moments. [/p][/*]
- [p]Precision actions feel consistent across different screen sizes. [/p][/*]
- [p]Long play sessions are easier on your eyes. [/p][/*]
Expanded Corporation Branding
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3952729/bf8926194bb2ddb58991f3f1c0ac81e1ab53213b.jpg"][/img]Joining a corporation is important for building friendships and a sense of community within the vast world of New Eden. [/p][p]In turn, the identities of these corporations play a significant role, with each cultivating a unique culture and set of values. This shared identity helps players connect on a deeper level as they align their goals and interests, creating lasting connections that extend beyond the game itself. [/p][p]A corporation’s visual identity creates a sense of belonging with elements like logos and colors creating a shared aesthetic that unifies members around a common purpose and identity. [/p][p]Corporation Palettes allow player corporations to showcase their identity in their Freelance Projects. Today, these are spreading even further, with the addition of corporation branding to: [/p]
- [p]Offices in stations [/p][/*]
- [p]Character information [/p][/*]
- [p]Corporation profiles [/p][/*]
- [p]Corporation panels [/p][/*]
True Colors for New Pilots
[p]The first moments in EVE Online matter. [/p][p]New Eden is deep, complex, and shaped by its players. But before any of that can unfold, new pilots need to be able to see, understand, and act with confidence. That’s why all new characters now start with the Photon color theme enabled by default. [/p][p]Previously, new players were assigned a color theme based on their selected empire faction. While visually distinct, those themes could sometimes conflict with important UX conventions, such as using red to signal danger or urgency. [/p][p]The Photon color theme is designed to avoid these conflicts and to present information clearly and consistently. It was the original default theme and has now been reinstated as the standard starting experience. [/p][p]With the Photon theme enabled, new players benefit from: [/p]- [p]Improved readability across windows, icons, and text [/p][/*]
- [p]A clearer visual hierarchy [/p][/*]
- [p]A more consistent experience across ships, stations, and activities [/p][/*]
- [p]Reduced color conflicts that can obscure meaning or context [/p][/*]
