# 22-year-old game

Eve Online Breaks Free: $120M Deal, Google DeepMind Partnership, and a New Era for the 22-Year-Old MMO

Eve Online's developer, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, has parted ways with Pearl Abyss in a $120 million deal, securing independence and a research partnership with Google DeepMind. This move promises to advance AI research within the game's vast, player-driven universe. As newer MMOs struggle, Eve Online sees a resurgence in popularity.