It looks like the launch of Incursion 1.1.0 has succeeded in enticing old and new players to log into EVE Online. CCP announced on the game's Facebook yesterday that it had reached a new peak concurrent user record, and then followed up a few hours ago with the official total:

"2011.01.23 @ 20:23: 63,170 pilots in EVE Online. /highfive"

CCP has been using the launch of its new character creator to push EVE Online's Buddy Program. Players with active subscriptions can treat their friends to a 21-day free trial. You can send three invites per month and, for each buddy that subscribes, you'll earn 30 free days of game time.