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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 12.6.3 May 31, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.6.3.+ Release Notes
Fixed an issue causing the client loader to crash while downloading content
MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to insure 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 12.6.3 May 29, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.6.3 Release Notes
Planet-Specific Patches
Integrated minor fixes for planet content into Entropia Universe:

  • Calypso
  • ROCKtropia
  • Arkadia
  • The Thing
  • Cyrene
  • Next Island
Visit each planet page for more information.

FIXED ISSUES

  • Fixed issue with loot UI window stealing focus while performing actions.
  • Looting a creature from a distance using right will cause the player to walk into looting range of carcass.
  • Notification messages in the Cyrene PVP Arena are now displayed in the chat message window.
MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to insure 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 12.6.2 May 15, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.6.2 Release Notes
Planet-Specific Patches
Integrated minor fixes for planet content into Entropia Universe:
Calypso
ROCKtropia
Arkadia
The Thing
Cyrene
Next Island
Visit each planet page for more information.
FIXED ISSUES

  • Opening PED flow center ui in instances does not show infinite loop of loading anymore.
  • Made some improvements when teleporting into instances.
  • Window containing information that your gear is going to get un-equipped has been corrected, no gear is going to get un-equipped when teleporting from Foma/crystal palace to respective space stations.
  • Avatars are now able to teleport correctly to mothership or spacestation when mothership is in space safezone.
  • Fixed an issue causing the players to change teleport location when using the teleport chip confirm button.
  • An icon for "Set team target" action has been added
  • Fixed an issue preventing "auto clickers" in PvP. Use default action when right-clicking without a target. In most cases, the default action is Use Tool and the player will shoot if equipped with a weapon.
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MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to insure 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 12.6.1 May 8, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.6.1 Release Notes
Planet-Specific Patches
Integrated minor fixes for planet content into Entropia Universe:

  • Calypso
  • ROCKtropia
  • Arkadia
  • The Thing
  • Cyrene
  • Next Island
Visit each planet page for more information.
BUG FIXES


  • An issue has been fixed when add as mentor or add as disciple tried to add the avatar to the friends list again.
  • Item info on teleporters on Cyrene does not crash the client anymore.
  • It is not possible to use armor platings on your armor in cyrene pvp anymore.
  • Fixed some issues causing players to not revive correctly in Cyrene PvP areas.
KNOWN ISSUES

  • Teleporters to and from motherships and space stations are not working.
MindArk and the Planet Partners strive to insure 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 12.6 May 1, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.6 Release Notes
Planet-Specific Patches
Integrated minor fixes for planet content into Entropia Universe:

  • Calypso
  • ROCKtropia
  • Arkadia
  • The Thing
  • Cyrene
  • Next Island
Visit each planet page for more information.
New Planet Released
Planet Cyrene is ready to explore.
Space
Planet Calypso space stations; Crystal Palace and F.O.M.A, have been moved closer to PlanetCalypso Space Station.All Motherships and Privateers have been moved to their nearest space station safe zone.The space server south of Planet Calypso has been removed.
Fixed Issues

  • Trade terminals in the Fort Events are now working.
  • Players can no longer join other players solo dungeon instances.

Known issues

  • Opening item info on the new teleporters on planet Cyrene will cause the game client to crash.


VU 12.5.7 April 19, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.5.7 Release Notes
This release contains minor bugg fixes.


VU 12.5.6 April 17, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.5.6 Release Notes
FIXED ISSUES

  • When dying in space you are now respawned at the closest space station.
  • Fixed issue with dying in space and not reviving after countdown.
  • Fixed issues with revival and teleporting.
  • You now receive a fee notification when teleporting down to planets from space stations.
  • Waypoints in space are now visible in world and not only in map UI.
  • Improved performance when using “Previous & Next target” function.
KNOWN ISSUES

  • Camera view can become jerky when using a tool while walking on inclines.
  • The teleport submit button can result in unexpected landings if pressed near the edges.
  • Torso view when in first person view in vehicles can display incorrectly in certain situations.
  • Fort Event - Some terminals in the fort do not give event points.
  • Fort Event - Owner of the fort event cannot see the score in the scoreboard in certain situations.
  • Fort Event - Repair and Trade terminals in the fort event area do not function.
  • Feffoid Cave - The cave can turn very dark in certain situations.
  • Sell Non Tradable tems in TT without getting ped does not work
  • Map UI - Rocktropia map is dark
  • Map UI - Arctic map is dark
  • Map UI - Next Island map is dark
  • Map UI - Ancient Greece map is dark
  • Mentoring - Mentor is unable to add avatar as disciple when the avatars are not on the same server


VU 12.5.5 April 12, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.5.5 Release Notes
Fixed issues

  • Run speed when running/walking backwards is back to normal speed.
  • Teleporter to Ancient Greece now costs items again.
  • Team leader/creator can now invite team members.
  • Private Chat is now working.
  • Private Trade is now working.
  • Teleporter from Next Island to Ancient Greece is now working.
  • Teleporter from Rocktropia to Arctic is now working.
  • Teleporter from F.O.M.A Asteroid to Calypso is now working.
  • Teleporter from Crystal Palace to Calypso is now working.
  • Uses left shown for mining tool now works correctly when mineral is selected
  • Mentors can not change their avatar name in start rooms

Known issues

  • The Previous Target and Next Target actions are sometimes slow and may freeze the UI in certain situations, especially when many possible targets are present.
  • Camera view can become jerky when using a tool while walking on inclines.
  • The teleport submit button can result in unexpected landings if pressed near the edges.
  • Torso view when in first person view in vehicles can display incorrectly in certain situations.
  • Fort Event - Some terminals in the fort do not give event points.
  • Fort Event - Owner of the fort event cannot see the score in the scoreboard in certain situations.
  • Fort Event - Repair and Trade terminals in the fort event area do not function.
  • Feffoid Cave - The cave can turn very dark in certain situations.
  • Revival on space does not work properly
  • Revival on planet does not work properly
  • Sell Non Tradable tems in TT without getting ped does not work
  • Map UI - Rocktropia map is dark
  • Map UI - Arctic map is dark
  • Map UI - Next Island map is dark
  • Map UI - Ancient Greece map is dark


VU 12.5.4 April 11, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.5.4 Release Notes
Entropia Universe 12.5.4 Release Notes

HoF / Global Messages
First discovery in dungeons / instances (Hall of Fame)
Loot boxes in dungeons / instances (Hall of Fame or Global)

Misc
Unwanted non-tradable items can now be disposed of by selling them to the Trade Terminal for zero PED.

New Space Creatures
Several new entities have been detected in local space sectors. Pilots are strongly advised to use caution when travelling between planets.
  • Locusta
  • Skyflail
  • Dymlek
  • Hermit
  • Dropship
Deposits
Initial deposit limit for all new accounts has been increased to 50 USD.
Users who make their first deposit via 3Dsecure have their deposit limit increased to 3000 USD.

Arrival Areas & Mentors
Mentors with at least one graduated disciple can now teleport directly to the new player arrival areas from any teleporter, with the following conditions and limitations:
  • The mentor will be able to choose from either the Genesis new arrival area or an arrival area connected to the planet where the mentor is currently located (if applicable).
  • The mentor will be placed in the new arrivals instance with the highest population.
  • The mentor will not be able to bring any items into new arrivals area; the new arrivals default inventory will be loaded instead.
  • The mentor will have the ability to recruit new disciples while in the new arrivals area.
  • To exit the new arrivals area the mentor should use the teleporter in the new arrivals area, which will return the mentor to the same teleporter that was used to enter the new arrivals area.
  • When exiting the new arrivals area, the original avatar inventory will be reloaded.
Creature Upgrades
The following creatures have been upgraded with new models, textures and animations:
  • Osseocollum
  • Kerberos
Voice Chat
When joining a team, the private team channel is now activated by default, in place of the proximity voice channel. Users still have the ability to use the proximity channel by making use of the proximity chat button.
Team voice and proximity voice channels no longer interfere with one another, and it is no longer possible to transmit to both channels simultaneously.

Account Security
An excessive number of failed logins to the Entropia Universe account website will cause an IP to become blocked for 30 minutes.

Fixed Issues
  • Previous target and Next Target actions now work properly with Sweating tools.
  • Motherships no longer become invulnerable for 5 minutes after aborting warp sequence.
  • It is no longer possible for two avatars to enter the Feffoid cave simultaneously.
  • An issue that caused avatars piloting vehicles to take damage when the vehicle was fired upon has been corrected.
  • An issue causing flickering animations when firing weapons in certain situations has been corrected.
  • An issue causing inadvertent teleportation to incorrect locations when using mindforce teleport chips has been corrected.
  • Coordinates in the radar HUD now display correctly.
  • An issue related to searches made within the Achievements interface which prevented the opening of other tabs has been corrected.
  • The sound effect heard when an avatar takes damage from a creature has been adjusted.
  • When coloring a vehicle, attached turrets are now also colored.
  • An issue making it possible to equip two armors to a shopkeeper simultaneously has been corrected.
  • The color of the Ninja Hood Jacket Black (M) & (F) items has been corrected.
  • The loading time of the Friend List has been reduced for participants with many friends.
  • Several instability issues causing client crashes in certain situations have been corrected.
Known issues
  • The Previous Target and Next Target actions are sometimes slow and may freeze the UI in certain situations, especially when many possible targets are present.
  • Camera view can become jerky when using a tool while walking on inclines.
  • The teleport submit button can result in unexpected landings if pressed near the edges.
  • Torso view when in first person view in vehicles can display incorrectly in certain situations.
  • Fort Event - Some terminals in the fort do not give event points.
  • Fort Event - Owner of the fort event cannot see the score in the scoreboard in certain situations.
  • Fort Event - Repair and Trade terminals in the fort event area do not function.
  • Feffoid Cave - The cave can turn very dark in certain situations.
  • Teleporter from Crystal Palace to Calypso not functioning.
  • Teleporter from Rocktropia to Arctic not functioning.
  • Teleporter from Next Island to Ancient Greece not functioning.


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VU 12.5.3 March 20, 2012
Entropia Universe 12.5.3 Release Notes
Planet-Specific Patches
Integrated minor fixes for planet content into Entropia Universe:

  • Calypso
  • ROCKtropia
  • Arkadia
  • The Thing

Visit each planet page for more information.


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