EVE Online & # 39; s The annual Fanfest event is the latest in a series of video-related events to have a negative impact on COVID-19, or coronavirus distribution. EVE The developer of CCP Games announced today that the event, scheduled for April 2 to 4, will be canceled due to concerns over the spread of the virus.
EVE Fanfest was to be held in Reykjavik, Iceland. Performed annually since 2004, playing together thousands of players from all over the world.
"It is with a heavy heart to make this decision, and we know that these issues will disappoint our good society, but we feel compelled to follow the course of action and prioritize the safety and well-being of those in attendance, our staff and the general Icelandic community," the CCP said in a statement.
CCP is far from the first game company to rapidly change its plans due to the impending danger of a global epidemic. Microsoft, Epic, and Unity have just announced that they will be absent or will be holding booths at the next Athletic Engineers Conference in San Francisco, which is added to the list of companies that have said they will not be there. Last week Tony announced you would not be here PAX East this year, besides having several articles to release in the next few months.
With Fanfest dates still just over a month away, some players have expressed concern over Reddit that they have passed to the point of being able to return their airline tickets or hotel expenses. Some have said so that they plan to take the trip even if canceled and interact with anyone who will appear.
"We realize that the situation in the month from now may be very different, but the way things are happening around the world and neighboring countries in Iceland, an in-depth review has made it clear that this is the right action to take," the CCP said.
