24.0 GB
A player-built space economy where a quiet hauling route can matter as much as a fleet battle.
EVE Online is a free mmo game released under Free to Play. It runs on Windows, macOS, needs about 24.0 GB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. On a computer, the fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher. On a phone or tablet, use the official store or site instead.
One-click install
PlayBound fetches the official release — no third-party mirrors.
Choose Install in PlayBound to open EVE’s official standalone launcher installer—Steam is not required.
Install the launcher, create or sign into an EVE account, then let it download the shared cache before choosing a character.
Minimum
Windows 10 64-bit · dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU · 4 GB RAM · Radeon 5450 or GeForce 420 with 1 GB VRAM · DirectX 11 · 23 GB storage.
Recommended
Windows 11 · Core i7-7700 or Ryzen 7 1700 · 16 GB RAM · GTX 1060 or RX 580 with 4 GB VRAM · SSD recommended.
Yes. Alpha clones can play indefinitely with limits on skill training and advanced equipment. Omega expands training and ship access.
No. EVE publishes an official Windows and macOS launcher, which is the preferred PlayBound route.
Danger from players exists throughout New Eden, but mining, industry, exploration, hauling and market trading can be a pilot’s main career.
The ship and most fitted equipment are lost. Insurance, preparation and flying ships you can afford to replace are central habits.