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Entropia Universe Version Updates

This archive preserves the complete history of Entropia Universe Version Updates, documenting the technical evolution of the platform and the development of its virtual worlds. Each update represents a snapshot in the ongoing transformation of the universe, from early system foundations and gameplay mechanics to major graphical upgrades, planetary expansions, and platform milestones.

The release notes collected here provide insight into how the real-cash economy virtual universe has evolved over time — including engine transitions, interface redesigns, new systems, balance adjustments, and community-driven improvements. Together they form a chronological technical record of the changes that shaped Entropia Universe from its early years to the modern era.

Use the search function to explore specific Version Updates, locate historical features, or trace how particular systems and mechanics have developed across different eras of the universe.

Some Version Update release notes are currently missing or temporarily unavailable due to the migration from PlanetCalypsoForum to the new Entropia Forum. PlanetCalypsoForum historically served as a primary archival source for Entropia Universe VU documentation, and some older or recent VU posts may not have migrated cleanly or may still be unavailable while the forum transition settles.

VU 17.18.0 November 22, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.18.0 Release Notes
New Features

  • It is now possible to summon a specific player to a Mothership or Privateer from a space station and/or planet it’s connected to.

Changes

  • Added “Next” keypress feature to open strongboxes. The “Next” keypress is bound to the spacebar.
    • Single press “Next” to open boxes and press again to open items within.
    • Hold “Next” to skip through the box and item opening animations consecutively.


Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:
Planet Calypso: https://www.planetcalypso.com/news/
Planet Arkadia: http://arkadiaforum.com/forums/planet-arkadia-release-notes-updates.102/
Next Island: https://nextisland.com/news
Planet Cyrene: https://cyreneforum.com/
Planet Toulan & Monria: https://virtualsense.eu/news/ & https://www.virtualsense.eu/forum/forums/updates-release-notes.107/
Rocktropia: http://rocktropia.com/

MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.17.1 November 1, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.17.1a Release Notes
  • Fixed several server crash issues and improved server stability
  • Increased instances hosting capacity by 50%



MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.17.1 October 25, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.17.1 Release Notes
Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:


MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.17.0 October 18, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.17.0 Release Notes
New Features

  • Five new stages have been added to Halloween Mayhem Survival.
  • Redulite mission has been added to Halloween Mayhem Annihilation.



Changes

  • Halloween Mayhem rewards have been tweaked to be in line with the other Mayhems.
  • Survey Probe has received a graphical update.



Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:






MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.16.1 September 13, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.16.1 Release Notes
Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:


MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.16.0 August 30, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.16.0 Release Notes
Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:


MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.15.1 June 7, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.15.1 Release Notes
Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:




MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.15.0 May 31, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.15.0 Release Notes
Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:


MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.14.0 March 22, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.14.0 Release Notes
Changes

  • Easter Mayhem Defence and Annihilation have been updated in line with previous changes of Mayhem event structure
  • Monria Lost Chapter items are now untradeable
  • Welding Wire Blueprint (L) has had its recipe updated to include a resource from all the planets that have been added since its creation. The blueprint produces more welding wire per attempt proportional to the increase in resources used



Fixes

  • Pyrokinesis is now available in the reward list for repeatable Codex
  • Monria DSEC missions should now be possible to continue and complete
  • Speed enhancers are now working as intended in mining excavators
  • Pet buffs are now deactivated when entering instances



Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:


MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

VU 17.13.1 March 8, 2022
Entropia Universe 17.13.1 Release Notes
Entropia Universe Planet Partner release information can be found at the following URLs:




MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to ensure a smooth and problem-free Version Update. Nevertheless, even after extensive testing some issues may arise after release. Such issues are often addressed via mini-patches directly after a release and in subsequent patches. If you feel that the possibility of encountering minor issues or bugs directly after a Version Update affects your gameplay to an extent that Entropia Universe is not enjoyable, please wait until the mini-patches have been released and any last minute issues have been resolved.

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