EVE Online players will receive a nifty early present when the Crucible expansion pack arrives .

The Crucible will add four battlecrusiers designed by fans, three new faction-based captain's quarters, new environments, graphical improvements, ship rebalancing and a whole array of small improvements.

CCP stated: November 29th will witness impressive evolutions in EVE Online's graphics, interface and game mechanics with over three dozen updated and improved features based on feedback and challenges put forth by its passionate player community. This is EVE reforged.

The Crucible will be available for free from November the 29th.

By Ewan Aiton