EVE: War for New Eden – Havoc Expansion introduces a fifth player who commands the notorious pirate faction, Deathless Circle. While the other players continue using gameplay similar to the core game, the pirate player follows a unique set of asymmetrical rules and pursues a different victory condition.

Beginning in the center of the board, the Deathless Circle launches swift raids into unexplored systems. Their pirate fleet includes a wider variety of miniatures, and although individual ships are weaker than those in the core game, they are significantly less expensive to deploy.

By attacking unguarded systems, the pirates establish an underground network that generates a steady income from illegal activities while spreading corruption throughout the galaxy. If corruption reaches a critical level, Deathless Circle can seize control of New Eden and claim victory.

The empire players must balance the pursuit of their own objectives with the need to contain the growing pirate threat. In the end, only one player can emerge victorious.