Hello Entropia Universe Community,
I am Magnus Ryme, CTO for Entropia Universe. The development team and I would like to keep you informed as follows:
We understand that many of you are concerned about our recent content updates, especially regarding items, loot, and the overall economy—hereafter referred to as “Balancing.”
Commitment to Core Balancing
We’re pleased to inform you that the majority of our software engineers are laser-focused on addressing these core issues, and we are committed to making this central part of the game more engaging going forward. We fully recognize that for most players, these aspects are what make Entropia Universe so unique and exciting.
Why It’s So Complex
Over the more than 20 years of continuous operation, an enormous number of items have been introduced into the game. Each comes with multiple parameters—damage, deterioration, hit rate, damage type, etc.—plus factors like loot lists, drop rates, TT value, market value, skill effects, and more. When you add in other game mechanics and the fact that Entropia Universe has a real-cash economy, balancing becomes incredibly intricate.
Frankly, it isn’t humanly possible to manage this complexity effectively with our older tools.
Enter CelestAI
We’ve been working diligently to curate 20 years’ worth of data to train what we call “CelestAI,” a high-level artificial intelligence system composed of multiple AI agents, all managed by a top-level AI model. Initially, CelestAI will assist us in balancing the game to ensure a more engaging and rewarding experience.
We want to work smart by leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle these challenges. Because this is such a significant undertaking, we’re being meticulous in our approach. We still have work to do before we can reveal more details; however, please know we are fully committed to this goal.
Ongoing Updates and Additional Improvements
In addition to balancing loot and items, we’re also actively addressing other systems that need attention. Of course, not all of our programmers can work on CelestAI simultaneously, so we continue to deliver new content on a quarterly basis. Rest assured, these releases won’t detract from our primary commitment to improving the game’s most critical systems.
We truly appreciate your feedback and the passion you have for Entropia Universe. We’re listening closely and working hard to bring you the improvements you deserve and we ask for your continued patience and understanding as we implement these changes. Your support and constructive input are invaluable in our mission to deliver a better experience for everyone.
Thank you for being part of our community.
Sincerely,
Magnus Ryme and The Entropia Universe Development Team
Upcoming Immersive Missions
We're excited to announce the upcoming advancements in Entropia Universe, which will bring even more dynamic and immersive experiences to your gameplay with our Immersive AI Characters. With the forthcoming update, it will be possible to get daily missions from five new NPCs.
Entropia Universe is set to become one of the first games in the world to achieve this level of complexity with generative missions. The new characters are uniquely equipped to generate and offer dynamic hunting missions every 24 hours, making it possible to enjoy new and unique missions every day you log in.
These fresh challenges and rewards will provide diverse hunting adventures tailored toward each character's location. What sets this upcoming new advancement apart is the way you will be able to converse with a character in real-time and naturally end up on a new quest without clicking through the same static dialogue every single day.
These hunting missions offered by these characters will also be trackable and manageable through the mission log interface and the NPCs' own dialogue windows, detailing quest objectives and countdown timers for your missions.
Join us as we deep-dive into these characters' stories and personalities, and where you can find them on your endeavors on Planet Calypso.
The Stories Yet to Be Written
As you explore the new features and characters of Entropia Universe, prepare to delve deep into the stories of these different personalities. A perfect example is Leia Cassidy, a central figure in the unfolding narrative of our latest update.
The night air is thick with the scent of rain-soaked metal and scorched earth as you step into Fort Troy’s outer perimeter. The radar post hums softly overhead, scanning the horizon for movement. Beneath it, standing with arms crossed and eyes fixed on the treeline, Leia Cassidy watches.
She’s not tense, not exactly—but there’s a stillness to her, the kind that comes with knowing something’s off. When she finally acknowledges you, it’s with a slow turn of her head, a smirk just barely curving her lips.
"Figured you’d notice it too," she murmurs, nodding towards the dark expanse beyond the walls. "They’re getting bolder. Closer. Makes you wonder if they know something we don’t."
A moment of silence lingers between you, broken only by the distant choir of nocturnal insects. Then, she exhales, tilting her head slightly, as if mulling something over.
"A little… reduction in numbers might do us some good. Are you up for it?"
Your mission log flickers—"Cull the Encroaching Threat"—tasking you with thinning out the growing presence beyond the walls.
Leia pushes off the post, rolling a knife idly between her fingers.
"Take care out there. And if you see anything… strange?" She pauses, amusement laced in her voice, but her eyes remain unreadable.
"Well. You’ll let me know, won’t you?"
The flickering lights of Fort Troy cast long shadows as you step beyond its safety, the wilderness stretching before you like a breathing, watching thing. Whatever’s been pushing closer, tonight, you push back.
Character Spotlights
The frontier doesn’t belong to the weak. It belongs to those who carve their names into the dust and steel of Entropia. These five, Bobby, Hanna, Hans, Leia, and Thorleif, are more than just faces in the crowd. They are the gatekeepers of survival, the ones who stand at the edge of civilization and ensure that, no matter how dangerous the universe becomes, there will always be people willing to fight, fix, and forge ahead.
And as for you? Well, you’re just another traveler in their world. But stick around long enough, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll become part of their story too.
Bobby - The Conspiracy Engineer
New Treasure Island's hangar is more than just a place for ships; it's Bobby’s sanctuary, a mix of high-tech repairs and deep-space conspiracies. Once an eager student of alien biology, he traded his research for wrenches and circuit boards, ensuring that no vessel left his dock in less-than-perfect condition. He’s eccentric, enthusiastic, and perhaps too obsessed with the idea that "they" are watching.
He might rant about strange energy signatures, but he’s also the first to hand out a task to deal with rogue bots or repair vital ship components. Whether he’s right about his theories or not, well, that’s for the universe to decide.
Location: New Treasure Island main hangar inside the main building near the bar
Hanna Hendrix - The Explosive Enthusiast
BOOM! That’s the sound of Hanna Hendrix arriving on the scene. Stationed at Jameson’s Reach, she’s a soldier who finally got what she wanted, combat. Eager, fearless, and always ready to test a new weapon, she sees every battle as a new opportunity to bring the heat.
Her enthusiasm for destruction is only matched by her cheerful attitude. If she hands you a mission, expect it to involve something that goes out in flames. And if you hesitate, don’t worry, Hanna has enough energy for both of you.
Location: Triton Island by the helicopter at Jamesons Reach
Hans Kaufman - The Old Guard of the Hangar
Once, he was a pilot. Once, he fought against rogue AI and mechanical abominations in deep space. Now, Hans Kaufman runs the spaceship hangar on New Treasure Island, overseeing its operations with quiet authority. He’s the man you go to if you need work and the one who ensures order in a place where chaos often reigns.
Strict, responsible, and always calm, Hans doesn’t waste words. He doesn’t need to. If he tells you there’s a job to do, whether it’s clearing out rogue bots or dealing with wildlife, you can bet it’s serious.
Location: New Treasure Island main hangar, visible from the teleporter by the entrance to the hangar interior
Leia Cassidy - The Shadow in the Wilds
The bounty hunter walks with slow, deliberate steps. Leia Cassidy doesn’t speak much, but when she does, her words carry a weight that’s hard to ignore. Growing up in the wilderness, she learned to track and hunt anything that breathes, or beeps. Now, she deals in danger, taking contracts on everything from rogue machines to outlaws who made the mistake of thinking they could disappear into the wild.
Is she joking? Is she serious? It’s hard to tell, and that’s exactly how she likes it. If Leia asks for a favor, you should think twice before saying no.
Location: Fort Troy under the big radar dish near the service centre
Thorleif Schtoll - The Watcher of Fort Troy
The walls of Fort Troy are strong, but they wouldn’t mean anything without the people guarding them. Thorleif Schtoll is one of those people. An experienced soldier turned security officer, he once fought on the frontlines. Now, he ensures that nothing, robots, raiders, or creatures of the wasteland, threatens the safety of the settlement.
He speaks calmly, with the weight of experience behind every word. No wasted breath, no unnecessary talk, just the wisdom of a man who has seen enough battles to know that those who rush don’t last long. If he tells you to keep your eyes peeled, you should listen.
Location: Fort Troy up on the wall near the service centre
We're thrilled to roll out these new features in an upcoming update and can't wait to see how they transform your adventures. Stay tuned for future updates as we expand and enrich Entropia Universe with AI!
Winners Of Free-For-All 2024
Merry Mayhem 2024 has ended, and it’s finally time to announce the winners of the Free-for-All Mayhem division!
The winners are:
Place - Avatar Name (Points) - Prizes
- Dervon Tas Cascade (2,297,484 points) - 2 Rare Mayhem Tokens + 50000 Mayhem Tokens
- Frik Morconso Pt (864,735 points) - 2 Rare Mayhem Tokens + 30000 Mayhem Tokens
- Wasr10 WasrOG ak (507,251 points) - 2 Rare Mayhem Tokens + 20000 Mayhem Tokens
- Gemini Nana Prudential (433,467 points) - 1 Rare Mayhem Token + 16000 Mayhem Tokens
- Ron Ronny Kovich (414,859 points) - 1 Rare Mayhem Token + 13000 Mayhem Tokens
- Ricardo Rick Sanchez (404,233 points) - 1 Rare Mayhem Token + 10000 Mayhem Tokens
- Dakusingh Muksy MuK's (391,218 points) - 1 Rare Mayhem Token + 8000 Mayhem Tokens
- BlackHole Supernova NoEscape (309,984 points) - 1 Rare Mayhem Token + 7000 Mayhem Tokens
- Chantra TheProfit Moneymaker (279,918 points) - 1 Rare Mayhem Token + 6000 Mayhem Tokens
- Sunsout Tacotuesday Gunsout (202,380 points) - 1 Rare Mayhem Token + 5000 Mayhem Tokens
Congratulations to all the hardworking winners! Your prize will be handed out to you in the coming days.
If you didn’t have a chance to participate, don’t worry - Merry Mayhem is an annual event and will be back at the end of this year. Are you curious about Merry Mayhem or Free-for-All(FFA)? Learn more about the Merry Mayhem and how to participate in the FFA division by visiting our Merry Mayhem 2024 page.
New Space Features
Space Mining, Mining Ship, Interplanetary Teleportation, and more
Space Mining
A groundbreaking new feature has arrived! Space mining will open up many new opportunities, including new skills and professions you can develop.
What exactly is space mining?
Space mining involves extracting valuable materials from asteroids floating in space. These materials can be sold as they are, utilized in crafting, or used to purchase items at Space Mining Terminals available at any space station.
Your ship will need Mining Lasers to start mining in space. As described below, Mining Lasers come in different varieties.
Mining Lasers
All spaceships can mine using Mining Lasers, which are available in Attached and Mounted models.
The attached versions of Mining Lasers can only be used by smaller non-capital ships. Mounted versions can be used by any ship with gunner seats.
View the table below for general guidelines on whether your ship allows for mounted or attached mining lasers.
| Spaceship Type | Attached Mining Laser | Mounted Mining Laser |
| Prospector (Mining Ship) | No | 8 |
| Mothership | No | 4 |
| Pioneer (Mining Ship) | 1 | 2 |
| Privateer | No | 2 |
| Firebird | 1 | 1 |
| Quad-Wing | 1 | 1 |
| Sleipnir | 1 | 1 |
The mining lasers use either Universal Ammo or Explosive Projectiles as ammunition.
The How-To
Purchase or craft your Mining Lasers for your ship and set off to locate asteroids you wish to mine. You will be able to find mining lasers and mining laser blueprints in the Space Mining Terminals.
Asteroids can be found around planets and the Howling Mine. Pay attention to the asteroid's appearance, as different types contain different materials. Arrows will be visible above any minable asteroids. Use the mining laser to destroy the asteroids and obtain the different minerals. When you successfully destroy the asteroid, the minerals will automatically end up in your inventory.
Each space station is equipped with Tailing Recycle Stations, which you can use to process your mined materials and obtain valuable minerals. To process the materials, you will need Recycling Scrips.
Tips
- Some Mining Skills gained from planetary mining positively affect Professions used in Space Mining
- There are High-Powered Mining Lasers that can only be used on the Pioneer and Prospector. "View Information" on the Mining Laser and check under "Power Rating" to find relevant details
- Pay attention to whether your ship needs Attached or Mounted lasers
- Weaker mining lasers cannot impact larger asteroids, so ensure you’re equipped with the correct equipment before embarking on your mining endeavor
- Minable asteroids can be found in Safe Zones, PVP, and lootable PVP
New Space Mining Terminal
All Space Stations just got an addition—a Space Mining Terminal specialized for Space Mining. This terminal offers Basic variants of Space Mining Lasers, Mining Laser Blueprints, Teleportation Token Blueprints, Recycling Scrip Blueprints, and a sell and recycle tab.
You can find the Space Mining Terminals at the same location as the Trade, Recycle, and Storage terminals at any Space Stations.
Genesis Star Offers Rewards
Genesis Star personnel offer a set of daily space hunting and mining missions at all Space Stations. Search them out, as they offer nice rewards for a helping hand.
Pioneer Mining Ship
Shipwright Shoal in Howling Mine has a mission for you - complete it, and he will offer you a Pioneer Mining Ship (L). Similar in size to the Quad-Wing and Sleipner, the Pioneer is the perfect choice for small-scale operations and efficient space miners.
This Mining Ship is a 3-seater and a smaller version of the Prospector. Each passenger in the Pioneer can choose to equip either a Mounted Mining Laser or a Mounted Defensive Weapon. The Mounted Defensive Weapon is new of its kind, and only the Pioneer can wield it. You discover the Blueprint of this weapon by crafting.
Pioneer Mining Ship
| Max Structural Integrity | 1600 |
| Mining Hardpoints | 3 |
| Mounting Points Power Level | High |
| Acid Protection | 11 |
| Burn Protection | 11 |
| Cold Protection | 25 |
| Cut Protection | 25 |
| Electric Protection | 11 |
| Impact Protection | 40 |
| Penetration Protection | 11 |
| Shrapnel Protection | 40 |
| Stab Protection | 25 |
| Max Value | 100 PED |
| Decay per KM | 0.6 PEC |
| Decay per Minute | 0.06 PEC |
| Can use Space Thruster? | Yes |
| Cargo Capacity (items) | 15 |
| Cargo Max Weight | 400 kg |
Interplanetary Teleportation
Recent upgrades to the space station teleportation network have opened this once very limited system for new uses. In addition to the already existing ability to teleport to a planet from the space station orbiting it, it will now be possible to teleport between different space stations across the frontier.
However, due to the incredible energy costs involved in safely moving matter such great distances, there will be some limitations on using this new infrastructure. Users will be required to pay a fee of 15 Teleportation Tokens with each use, and you will only be able to carry up to 150 kg in your inventory to be able to use the interplanetary teleportation system.
The new update to the teleportation network has also made travel from space stations to the planets they orbit free of charge. However, teleportation directly from a planet's surface to a space station is still impossible.
Updated Look And Map Zones
Improved Visibility
When traveling in space, you will notice that the universe is brighter and more colorful than before. This will also make it easier for you to spot enemies, ships, and asteroids.
Mining Zones
The closest area around planets now includes asteroid belts, an easy-to-spot landmark for you to find minable asteroids. Most of the asteroid belts are situated in non-lootable PVP zones, except for the area around the Howling Mine, which is lootable PVP. However, each space station includes a safe zone without PVP, and the area allows for safe exploration of both hunting and mining.
Navigation Relay Beacons
Navigation Relay Beacons are repositioned into new locations near lootable PVP areas. These Beacons now feature pinned map locations for ease of access. More than just a landmark for lootable PVP, the Space Pirates use these beacons to ambush capital ships.
Outlaw Zones
Shipwrecks mark a new zone called the Outlaw Zone. These zones can be discovered and registered on your map. Make sure to explore and circulate the area of the ship to add these zones to your space map successfully. Once discovered, these Zones can be used for warping. But be careful; the edges of the zones crawl with pirates ready to jump your ship.
Hunting Grounds
These areas in the universe are populated with native space creatures.
Space Pirates
With space opening up to further trade and resource extraction, the Federal Empire has issued a general warning about space pirate activity along the frontier.
Many of these pirates were previously retained as privateers by megacorporations invested in the colonies to help limit smuggling and other illegal trade by non-chartered companies. However, when the practice was outlawed due to recurring violations of codes, including an attack on an Imperial diplomatic vessel, a large number of crews seized control of their ships and continued preying on ships rather than become unemployed.
Their numbers have since grown further, and there are even rumors that some of them have established bases and started manufacturing their own ships using the resources pillaged from unwary travelers.
Beware of these pirates as you travel through space, as they are opportunists and will attack when given the chance.
Your Space Mining Adventure Awaits!
We hope you enjoy starting your space mining adventure in Entropia Universe. If you have any questions or wish to share your experiences and strategies about space mining, we invite you to join the discussion on our forum.
Check out the release notes here for the full list of features for this release.
The Howling Mine has received a complete overhaul to become the new central hub for space, filled with vibrant personalities, missions, content, and more. It is also situated in an ideal location near some of the most interesting locations in space.
When you arrive at the Howling Mine Station, you will be able to access the new Space Mining Terminal and transfer over to the brand-new Howling Mine interior. This area has been reimagined and rebuilt from top to bottom, and the new Club Neverdie has its doors wide open as your new party destination!
Among the many catwalks and passageways of this modernized industrial station, you will be able to find a variety of missions suitable for any aspiring asteroid miners, space creature hunters, and even combat pilots:
- The new Genesis Star Contract Terminal provides you with a collection of daily missions for both space hunting and space mining - offering interesting rewards for completion, including blueprints.
- Shipwright Shoal allows you to build your own Pioneer mining ship, assuming you can offer the materials necessary to craft the necessary parts.
- The Contractor provides further daily missions, including ones for daring hunters willing to take on what lurks deep in the mine. The locals gossip about a strange creature known as the Shifter.
- The Employer provides a new Job System, promising to give new and old players alike a way to truly sustain themselves while hunting and gaining skills in the Howling Mine.
Just be careful with your footing while exploring! Not all platforms have railings, and some metal surfaces can get slippery as ship mechanics track grease in. A fall could be dangerous, and you could easily end up seriously injured, even breaking your neck.
For those looking to make this new space hub their long-term home or next business venture, the Howling Mine will soon offer a range of brand-new apartments and shops. Stay tuned for more information on how you can secure your spot.