INTRODUCTION
Entropia Universe has planned a game update to Unreal Engine 5, the future looks bright for Entropians.
Entropia Universe is unlike any other game I have ever played, it contains a massive amount of content and continues to challenge me to grow, years in to my journey. Designed by the Swedish software company MindArk, based in Gothenburg, Entropia Universe is a 3D Sci-Fi MMORPG with a Real Cash Economy that has been operating publicly since 2003. It can be a very complex game with many layers and aspects to consider when making decisions. I have created this website to offer some community resources to help you find the information you need to make informed decisions that will make your life in the Metaverse easier and more fun.
In Entropia Universe, there are 92 professions you can unlock and specialize in. They fall under 3 main categories: Combat (Hunting), Resource Gathering (Mining), and Manufacturing (Crafting). In addition, you can choose to be a Mentor to new players, as well.
There are 7 planets in the Entropia Universe that you can travel to and explore. Calypso is the “first” planet and is owned by MindArk. There are 6 other planets, owned and operated by Planet Partners. When you take your avatar to another planet, it is a bit like taking your skills and items to a new game. Each has its own unique missions, loot, crafting blueprints, creatures, etc. You can also explore and fight in Space.
THE ITEMS & LOOT
Everything in Entropia Universe has a real-world cash value, inside Entropia, it is called Project Entropia Dollars (PED). PED can be exchanged at a fixed rate of 10 PED : 1 USD. This includes Weapons, Ammo, Tools, Armor, Vehicles, Apartments, Furniture, Decorations, Shops, and much more.
The loot that drops from creatures also has PED value. It can be used to manufacture items, trade with other players, used to decorate, or sold via an interplanetary auction system.
New items and blueprints can be discovered by hunting and crafting. When an item is discovered it is recorded in the Hall of Fame.
Loot is largely determined based on the cost of the activity. When Hunting, your weapon will decay and ammo is consumed (if applicable to that weapon) each time you use it. A portion of this is returned in your loot. Other things that are calculated in your hunting loot return are Armor decay and Healing. When Crafting, your product value is often determined by the value of the materials being used to create it. But there is also always RNG involved in the activities inside Entropia Universe.
UNIQUE ITEMS WILL DROP ONLY ONCE EVER
One of the coolest things to me about Entropia Universe is the unique items. They can be awarded as Event Prizes, looted from Creatures, or discovered from a Classified Strongbox.
As you venture out into the vastness of the Entropia Universe, I wish you all the best on your journey.
May your curiosity never wane, and may you always find joy in exploration.
Take care, and happy exploring!