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CCP Games, developer of Eve Online, has announced that its Carbon Development Platform is now open source.
Players and developers can use the resource to create titles for free.
The Carbon engine, which features blockchain technology, is currently used for development on the Eve game franchise.
CCP Games says that developers will have the option to create games without blockchain.
"We have been co-developing games with players for over 20 years: by making the Carbon Development Platform open source, we are now taking the next step in this journey. Our vision is to open up game development to everyone," said CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson.
"Whether you are a player, a developer, or a programmer, we want to empower you in building virtual worlds."
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