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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.

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VU 16.3.2 May 28, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.3.2 Release Notes
  • Entropia Universe platform upgrade

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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VU 16.3.1 May 9, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.3.1 Release Notes
Company Shares System

The first Company Shares System dividends will be given out on 13-05-19 at 00:01AM


Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue where the Crafting Terminal window would close if a player died on your radar.

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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VU 16.3.0 April 25, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.3.0 Release Notes
New Features

  • Introduced a new Company Shares System where players will be able to buy, sell, and manage shares of companies which control land areas in the future.
  • Interaction text location can now be tweaked by players via Horizontal Offset and Vertical Offset sliders in Options - Gameplay

Changes
  • Out of bounds timer has been changed from 10 seconds to 5 seconds.
  • Easter Mayhem creature loots have been tweaked slightly.
  • Separated the Revive Terminal and Exit Teleporter in the Easter Mayhem instances.
  • The size of the Easter Mayhem Defense boundary has been reduced.

Fixed Issues
  • H-DNA can no longer be used while out of bounds in instances.
  • Radar scrambling can no longer be circumvented.
  • Fixed an issue where the inventory window did not remember which section was last open.
  • Closing the Trade Terminal interface will now close the Inventory window it opened.
  • Players can now immediately adjust their camera after a camera effect.
  • Fixed an issue where players occasionally could not fire their weapon in Battle Simulator.
  • Fixed an issue where Items in placed in Space Craft Engineering Window were displayed as having a value of 0.00 PED regardless of their TT value.
  • The interaction text for harvesting now correctly says “Harvest”.
  • Interaction text is no longer incorrectly displayed when hovering your cursor above your name.

Known Issues
  • Desktop Icons and Inventory items are not highlighted when moused over.
  • Sticky notes cannot be resized or minimized.

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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VU 16.2.1 April 16, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.2.1 Release Notes
Changes

  • The inventory will now remember its previous location when opened by terminals and other interfaces.
  • The child windows of the bank interface will now close when the main window is closed, and will open centered on the main window.
  • The Mothership Engineering, Estate, Global Event List, and Pet Center Manager interfaces will now remember their positions.
  • Use tool is no longer the default action for interacting with other players when a weapon is equipped.
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Fixed Issues

  • Holding, moving and releasing Right Mouse Button will no longer trigger Interaction.
  • Fixed an issue where players could not retrieve items they had given to mannequin in some cases.
  • Fixed an issue with avatar rotation in the character creation screen.
  • Client stability improvements.
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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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VU 16.2.0 April 10, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.2.0 Release Notes
Changes

  • Vehicles in space now indicates targets in range on the crosshair.
  • Added an option under Options->Gameplay to disable the crosshair dot when in relaxed mode.
  • Restored the Auto Use Tool action to the Action Library. The Auto Use Tool animation is not triggered in inapplicable situations.
  • Terminals now only play interaction animations and sounds when interacted with, and are only presented to the avatar who triggers the animation.
  • Polished the appearance of the interaction interface while in cursor mode.
  • Spacedust no longer has velocity or direction.
  • Added an option under Options->Gameplay for “Left Mouse Buttons Interacts”. Right Mouse Button interaction is the default setting.
  • Strafing while moving to a target no longer aborts interaction.
  • It is now possible to rename a contact from the avatar name link.
  • The Convert Shrapnel and Compact Inventory confirmation dialogs now have an option to “Don’t show again”.
  • Increased the Distance Sensitivity maximum.
  • Standardized many item names and naming conventions. To increase readability, most instances of roman numerals have been replaced by arabic numbers.
  • Added an option under Options->Camera to “Unlock Freelook” to cause the camera to ignore locked targets and interactions. The avatar will move in avatars direction.
  • Lock Target is now cancelled when using the left and right mouse buttons to move.
  • Containers now display their current and maximum item count and weight in their tooltip.
  • Target marker indicators for next lockable targets that are outside the current camera view will now be displayed at the side of the screen.
  • Added a News/Information window displayed after logging in, which will feature important news, event information, etc.
  • Slightly increased the maximum zoom distance.
  • Guest lists are now sorted alphabetically.

Fixed Issues
  • Fixed several crash cases.
  • Outlines should now conform to the models of targets when underwater.
  • Fixed an issue causing the avatar to spin around unexpectedly when switching to vehicle gun turret seats.
  • Fixed an issue affecting the Interact action when piloting a controlled creature.
  • It is now possible to interact with and board Privateer ships in space.
  • Corrected item type names for several refiners.
  • Global animation effects (swirlies) have been restored to former glory, provided that those effects are not disabled under the Options menu.
  • Fixed an issue causing items to sometimes become untradeable when using the Virtual Tycoon mobile app.
  • Fixed an issue preventing the extraction of fuel from motherships while in Cursor mode.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Interact action interface to sometimes result in getting stuck in Aim mode.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Interact action to perform secondary action if the equipped tool is on cooldown and the Queue Use Tool action when reloading is not set.

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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VU 16.1.1 March 26, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.1.1 Release Notes
  • Fixed an issue causing (L)imited armor parts to provide full protection when below the condition limit, in some situations.

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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VU 16.1.0 March 14, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.1.0 Release Notes
Changes
  • The 30-second forced PvP status after leaving a PvP zone is now visible.
  • Changed the name of the item "Fire Rate Controller" to "Robot Fire Rate Controller".
  • Clicking left mouse button outside of context menus now closes the menu.
  • The Shrapnel icon size has been decreased.

Fixed Issues
  • The targeting crosshair now accounts for the PvP cooldown period.
  • The Shopkeeper Pad NPC has been renamed to “Shopkeeper”
  • Fixed inconsistent color coding in plot editor interface.
  • Fixed a view issue with vehicles in third and first person view.

Known Issues
  • The crosshair in third and first person mode in space vehicles is offset.

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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VU 16.0.3 March 5, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.0.3 Release Notes
Changes
  • Rotating camera with Left Mouse Button in Cursor mode will enter Freelook mode which is unpaired to avatar movement. To enter Freelook mode that is paired with avatar movement click Middle Mouse Button.
  • In Cursor mode, interaction with objects will be on Left Mouse button and Context menu on Right Mouse button. Right mouse button on target will no longer do prefered action, use action “Interact” for this matter.
  • When "Target Lock Sensitivity" is on maximum it will now be much harder to break from target.
  • Estate terminals will now display the name of the estate, instead of "Estate Terminal"
  • You will now be able to add a waypoint to a deed location
  • The Deed holder of an Estate will now be visible under the the Estate name when looking at its terminal.
  • The resource type of a mining claim will now be visible in the tooltip of the deed, and on the mining claim in the world.

Fixed Issues
  • Fixed an issue causing Enhancers getting stuck on tools if deteriorated to 0.0 PED TT.
  • Fixed an issue making it difficult to apply makeup if avatar moved.
  • Fixed an issue where amps could still be used with 0.0 PED TT if another attachment is mounted on tools.
  • Fixed an issue causing pets to get in the way of regular tool use if they end up between avatar and target. Your own pets will now only have extended targeting if you have a pet care tool equipped. Others' pets will never have extended targeting.
  • Fixed an issue that made it not possible to use resurrection items on other avatars.
  • Fixed an issue where hovering cursor over the Status bar of your avatar or vehicle in a PVP zone gives them a red outline.
  • Fixed an issue where strings showed up as "???".
  • Client stability.

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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VU 16.0.2 February 26, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.0.2 Release Notes
Additions

  • Added a new tab called Camera under options with these added features. Check tooltip for additional information.
    • Far Vertical Offset
    • Near Vertical Offset
    • Maximum Distance
    • Locked Horizontal Speed
    • Locked Vertical Speed
    • Mouse Sensitivity
    • Distance Sensitivity
  • Added in-range feedback in the Stationary Weapon HUD.
  • Added an option for turning HIT crosshair animation off.
  • Updated the functionality of the vehicle crosshair.
  • Added feature “Locking Ignores View” option under Options/Gameplay where closest target is always selected for Lock Target. Attacking targets have priority.
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Changes

  • The interact user interface will now show the right-mouse icon instead when in cursor mode.
  • Removed the extra zoom for ready mode.
  • Players will be able to cycle through mining claims with "Lock Target" if they have an excavator equipped.
  • Look Up and Look down actions are now back in the action library. For vehicles they will function as Pitch up and Pitch Down.
  • Removed minimum distance for lockable target.
  • Added more info in tooltip on items.(tiering, attachments and color for compare)
  • Looting now has a higher priority for Interact.
  • Reduced camera rotation speed for lock target.
  • Teleporters and teleport chips will now take your previous map size in consideration.
  • When navigating with mouse holding either left or right button is needed.
  • “Lock Target” range is now the same for all tools, 180m.
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Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue where dead creatures in space were not removed when looted.
  • Fixed an issue where you were able to keep using your weapon with broken attachments, while being unable to deal any damage.
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Known Issues

  • Chomper textures are incorrect.
  • Enhancers can get stuck on tool if used to 0 TT value. Enhancers stuck on a limited tool will be lost if tool is!sold to the trade terminal. This will be fixed in the next patch.
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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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VU 16.0.1 February 21, 2019
Entropia Universe 16.0.1 Release Notes
Changes

  • “Lock Target” range is now the same for all tools, 180m
  • City Plots now have "F to interact" for its management objects
  • The target reticle no longer displays a health bar for an items condition
  • Activating aim mode while editing the desktop will turn off editing
  • Movement using left and right mouse buttons will stop as soon as you release either button
  • You will no longer be able to target anything when in photo camera mode
  • You can now adjust the camera horizontally and vertically in any position under Options/Gameplay
  • When interacting with an entity, the camera will now center between the player and the edge of the entity, not its center
  • The camera distance will not change zoom level when interacting, only a slight focus
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Fixed Issues

  • Client crash fixes
  • Televator terminal will no longer display outlines around nothing
  • Fixed an issue when using the "Create Equipment Sets" from the context menu the "Drag to Box Select" icons were activated
  • Fixed an issue where the center for the third person space vehicle camera is incorrect after warping
  • Fixed an issue with objects disappearing when switching to aim mode while placing an object
  • Holding right-mouse button to open context menu will now work in aim mode
  • It is now possible to select multiple desktop icons on the desktop, without rotating the camera
  • Fixed an issue with the selection box in desktop edit mode got stuck if you leave edit while selecting
  • Fixed an issue when activating cursor mode, you briefly get the cursor you had before you left cursor mode
  • Fixed an issue where the camera could be offset in aim mode by left mouse rotating the camera while temporarily in cursor mode
  • Fixed an issue where some chairs that you cannot sit on had "Sit" interaction
  • Fixed an issue where the Terminals on ROCKtropia were unresponsive
  • Space/vehicle updates
    • The interaction range in space is now 200 meters.
    • Hold to interact didn't work for non-players, like your mothership.
    • "Enter" is no longer a default action for motherships.
    • You no longer have to move within range for View Information when in a vehicle.
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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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