CCP Games appoints Head of Economy for Eve Frontier
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CCP Games has hired Stefán Þórarinsson, former economist at the Central Bank of Iceland, as its new Head of Economy, in a bid to deepen and reform the in-game economy of its Eve Frontier survival game.
Þórarinsson will also research digital currencies and in-game financial systems, with plans to issue a series of economic updates to be tested in the controlled environment of the Founder Access tier of Eve Frontier.
“Virtual economies are no longer just systems of play; they are living, evolving financial systems that demand serious study”, said Þórarinsson, adding that CCP Games is at the forefront of marrying in-game economies with real-world financial principles.
CCP CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson said the appointment of Þórarinsson, bringing “vital rigor”, will enable the company to be bolder as it continues to design the economy and offer players more freedom through the removal of currency controls in Eve Frontier, offering insights into both digital and real-world economies.