Accessing EVE Vanguard (Comprehensive Guide)

Download the EVE Launcher to Install EVE Vanguard

Start by heading to the EVE Vanguard page and clicking “How to Play” to download the EVE Online Launcher which Vanguard can be launched from.

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Once downloaded, you can find the setup file location in your “Recent Download History” or under Downloads in your “File Explorer”. 

After locating the downloaded file, double-click the file and select EVE Vanguard to begin the installation.

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Select where you want the game to be installed or leave the default pathing and click “install”.

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Ensure you have enough disk space and then click "install".

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Create or Select an EVE Account

Now you may enter your email address to create an account or click "I Already Have an Account" if you have made an EVE Online account in the past.

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If you are creating a new EVE account, you may enter the username and password for your new account and press "Start Playing for Free" to proceed.

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To access EVE Vanguard you will need to have Gametime on your account.

You can do this, either via buying Omega on our Store, or using a Code given out on our Discord.

To use a code, use the "Enter Access Code" field and press "Check Access".

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If the code is valid, you will receive a confirmation window and Vanguard will begin downloading.

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If you choose to skip entering a code and clicked "Skip This Step", you will proceed directly to the Launcher main page.

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Once installation of Vanguard is complete, you will receive Easy Anti-Cheat Service & UE Prerequisite pop-ups requesting permission to make changes. Then you will be prompted to accept the Vanguard End User License Agreement. Make sure to click "Yes" and "Accept" on these.

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Starting The Game & Squadding Up

When you first launch Vanguard, you will need to create a Vanguard character. Logging in with the character opens a Deployment screen. From there players can:

  • Join a random squad.
  • Invite other players in their squad.
  • Click READY to start the match.

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Clicking the “Invite” menu allows searching character names and adding certain people to your favorites.

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Once you (and your Squad) are prepared to link to the surface clone your entire squad must click "Ready" before deployment will begin.

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Settings

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It's important to properly set Vanguard's settings so it runs as best as possible for you.

Graphics

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Here you may choose your resolution, toggle window mode, and any other graphical options you may need.

Audio

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Tune your audio settings, including chat and push to talk options.

Keybinds

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Choose which keys you'll use to navigate Vanguard's menus.

Game

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In this tab, you can set Mouse sensitivity, Hud Shake, and how Aim Down Sights behaves.

Make Sure You're Playing In The Correct Region

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Finally, check that you are in the correct Region by selecting it in the Game tab. If your squadmates appear as offline during your sessions, ensure that you all have the same region selected.

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