The highly anticipated Microsoft Excel add-in for EVE Online has officially launched, marking an important milestone for CCP Games’ popular MMO. Designed to cater to the game’s spreadsheet simulation reputation, this new feature allows players to analyze their in-game data in ways that were previously unimaginable.

Despite its complexity, the add-in is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to all players. With its powerful capabilities, players can efficiently manage frontline warfare, optimize profits, track kills, monitor earnings, and assess character progress over time. Whether you’re a manufacturer, a PvP fighter, or an enforcer, this add-in is a valuable tool for every role in EVE Online.

According to EVE Online creative director Bergur Finnbogason, this collaboration with Microsoft Excel has been a fantastic experience and a natural fit. Finnbogason expresses, “[It’s] been both a very enjoyable experience and a very natural fit. Our players continue to encourage us to explore more ways to make EVE approachable. Advanced EVE players are known to use spreadsheets as a data management tool, so the Excel add-in is a crucial step in achieving that goal.”

Catherine Pidgeon, head of product Excel at Microsoft, also shared her excitement about the collaboration: “CCP Games has extensive experience in the MMO space, so it’s only natural that we collaborate with them to launch the first-ever native Microsoft Excel add-in for a video game. With the add-in, the EVE Online player base can seamlessly export and manage data without third-party tools.”

If you’re eager to try out this groundbreaking feature, CCP Games has provided a comprehensive FAQ to guide you through the installation process, which can be done free of charge. Alternatively, if you’re already familiar with Excel, simply navigate to the Insert tab, click on the Get Add-ins button, and select EVE Online from the list of available add-ins.

This latest development is further evidence of EVE Online’s continuous growth and innovation, solidifying its position as one of the best MMO games on the market.