The latest Battlestar Galactica Online update has added 1v1 PvP Arena matches to the game. These instanced battles come in two flavors: ranked and duels. In Ranked matches, the game’s matchmaking system will help pair players of similar Arena rating, ship size, and class, and let them battle it out in their own private piece of space. The top 100 fighters on each server will earn a special icon above their pilot and ship name.

Alternatively, players who wish to compete against other pilots of any faction, rating, ship size, or class can engage in 1v1 Duel matches. You won't earn any rewards or change your rating, so consider duels as the fun practice run before the ranked matches.

In addition to these PvP options, the patch adds two new star systems to the Veil Sector: Nilfhel and Muspell. These new star systems contain large numbers of high level NPCs, and are intended as hunting grounds for high level players or group.