Looks like CCP is beginning to stir with activity that points to their next big MMO project (or perhaps a big EVE expansion) called ‘DUST 514‘. The developer has trademarked the name along with a logo, the official description of which says:

‘The mark consists of a masked face with white sunken eyes and a round opening at the mouth. There are two parallel thick lines on either side of the jaw of the face which are a parallel to a third line which runs across the bottom of the face and dips into a V at the center. The ends of each of the lines angle downward towards the face. The word ‘DUST’ and ‘514’ are written across the bottom of the mark in stylized font.’

Rumors abound as to whether or not this is a new IP or just another EVE Online expansion. Either seems plausible at this point – CCP is expected to announce their new game at GDC Europe which runs from August 17th through 19th in Cologne, Germany.