A significant change is coming to EVE Online’s in-game economy. Starting 7 July, capsuleers will be able to access a single, unified marketplace for PLEX, removing regional trade barriers and making it easier to buy and sell PLEX from nearly anywhere in space. Purchases will still be delivered directly to your Vault, but the market itself will be global in scope.
The new global market aims to improve liquidity and accessibility for all players. By consolidating regional PLEX markets into a single pool, price gaps between trade hubs will shrink, and players will no longer need to haul PLEX between regions to find the best deals. This change makes PLEX trading more convenient and less risky.
The update is part of a broader effort to simplify EVE’s complex economy and make wealth-building activities smoother and more accessible. Developers have described this as the first step toward reducing economic friction and stabilizing market prices.
Key Details About the Update
- A single, unified global market for PLEX will replace the fragmented regional markets.
- Trading can be done remotely, and items will be stored directly in players’ PLEX Vaults.
- All existing PLEX orders will be cancelled on launch day, and any market fees paid will be refunded.
- Taxes and structure fees remain tied to the location where orders are created, preserving local market dynamics while expanding the reach of trade.
Community Reactions and Developer Insights
Developers have explained that PLEX was being hoarded by inactive accounts, limiting its availability on the market and inflating prices. By centralizing the market, they aim to return more PLEX to active circulation and create a healthier, more stable economy.
The player community has expressed mixed reactions—some welcome the convenience, while others question how this will affect market speculation and regional trading dynamics. Some players have compared it to similar systems in other online games where in-game currencies are traded globally rather than locally.
What’s Next
This update is part of a larger plan to make the EVE economy more transparent and accessible. In recent months, CCP has experimented with releasing PLEX in smaller bundles through in-game activities and events, and they plan to continue monitoring market behavior after the launch.
Future updates may address additional economic challenges, but for now, the focus is on ensuring a smooth rollout of the global market and gathering player feedback.
Summary of Changes
| Feature | Impact |
|---|---|
| Unified Global PLEX Market | Trade from anywhere in space |
| Improved Liquidity | Reduced price differences across regions |
| Automatic Order Reset | All existing PLEX orders cancelled and refunded |
| Local Taxes & Fees Remain | Regional differences in costs persist |
| Broader Economic Strategy | Part of ongoing market reforms |
