Gothenburg, Sweden – 7th of May 2026: Swedish studio MindArk has wrapped a busy month for real-cash economy MMO Entropia Universe, with the biggest milestone being the launch of two new in-game systems, fishing and cooking, which are now live in the game. The new systems sit alongside the existing hunting, mining and crafting systems and feed directly into Entropia Universe's real-cash economy. Anything players catch, cook or trade carries monetary value, using the in-game currency, PED. The PED value is fixed to the US dollar at a 10 to 1 value, with a full easy withdrawal support system built in. This launch is the first major content drop of the year that gives both new, current or lapsed players something fresh to experience.
The month also followed straight on from EntropiaLAN 2026, the ninth edition of the community-organised event that brings Entropia Universe players together each year. Attendees travelled to Gothenburg from across the world for three days at Scandic Centralen, with MindArk on-site sharing what is next for the game alongside supporting fun bounties and in-game activities throughout the weekend. The studio also supported a new initiative called The 10 Noobs, which enabled attendees to bring along a first-time friend or family member for free with a starter pack from MindArk. This further shows how MindArk really cares about their community and building it up.
Bringing Players Together | EntropiaLAN 2026
Alongside the new systems, MindArk has rolled out Entropia Rewind, a built-in capture, editing and sharing tool that has been integrated in-game. Players can record their best moments, trim and edit their clips, then upload them straight to YouTube without leaving the game. It is the kind of tool the wider MMO space has rarely built in-house, and it gives players and content creators more flexibility to create and share content around the game. There is also a tiered PED rewards system in place for creativity, reach, and being informative, amongst others. MindArk wants to grow with their existing community members and content creators, so giving them the tools to be able to do that and rewarding them at the same time is a big passion for MindArk. "April has been one of those months that captures what Entropia Universe is really about. Between the new fishing and cooking systems, the launch of Entropia Rewind and a competition that put the spotlight on what our players are creating, the whole month came back to the people who make this game what it is today.” - said CEO Leif Evander Andersson
This has been a busy month for the MindArk team, and the new updates have been well received by players, as can be seen via the latest positive reviews on Steam.
For more information about Entropia Universe or to stay updated on future developments, visit the official website, Steam page or join the Entropia Universe Discord.
About MindArk
MindArk PE AB (publ) (“the Company” or “MindArk”) develops and operates Entropia Universe, the world's first MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game) with a “Real-Cash-Economy”, and Entropia Platform. Entropia Universe is a virtual universe consisting of a number of planets with different themes and activities. The software is provided globally and free of charge with the possibility to spend money in the virtual universe for anyone with access to a PC and the internet. Entropia Universe consists of a digital economy where resources, materials, land, and buildings are represented as digital assets with an underlying base value. Entropia Platform is the technology platform that powers Entropia Universe. The platform is shared with partners who develop their own unique game content for their planets in Entropia Universe.