CCP's Thor Gunnarsson has confirmed that they are working on technology for the next generation of console and hardware.

This is in addition to their work on the Dust 514, the first attempt to build a console that interacts with a PC-based in a meaningful way. The Sony-exclusive Dust 514 will also feature some kind of support for the although details are scarce at the moment.

Speaking their new studio in Newcastle Gunnarsson said: "Yes, we're currently building tech for the next generation of consoles, as well as future PC tech too. Ultimately, Newcastle will be working in full capacity on technology for the next generation of hardware."

Dust 514 with arrive on the next year with the gameplay having an impact on the outside universe of EVE Online possibly one of the most interesting prospects of 2012.

Thanks Develop Online.

By Ewan Aiton