Valva, an Icelandic cow, is currently undertaking a mining expedition within the popular MMO Eve Online, with her in-game actions controlled by Fenris Creations. The company, formerly known as CCP Games, has fitted Valva's enclosure with "cow-proof" buttons that trigger specific in-game commands when stepped on. This unique venture follows a recent update to Eve Online called Cradle of War, which the community has affectionately shortened to "CoW."
Livestreamed on Twitch, Valva, operating under the username FC CapitalCowPilot, is piloting a mining ship in deep space. A host provides commentary and shares cow facts with viewers. As of this report, the stream has attracted over 4,000 viewers, with more than 200 players joining Valva's mining operation. Fenris Creations has set community goals for the stream, with achievements unlocking new ship skins and updates for the Cradle of War expansion.
The stream's duration is dependent on the cow's schedule, with Fenris Creations stating it will run for "roughly 4 to 6 hours" on Valva's terms. The chat has shown considerable engagement, with some viewers expressing a desire to let Valva mine undisturbed. The Cradle of War expansion itself introduces time-limited Military Campaigns and a new area, Exordium, designed to assist new players in their entry into Eve Online.