Moons & Asteroids – Special Locations in Entropia Universe
Introduction
Beyond the major planets, Entropia Universe features a range of unique celestial bodies – including privately owned asteroids, moons, and space stations. These locations
offer players opportunities for high-stakes mining, exclusive hunting zones, and even real-estate ownership in deep space.
Unlike planets, these locations are often smaller in scale but rich in economic and historical importance. Some were sold for record-breaking amounts, while others serve as launchpads for community events, missions, and rare loot.
This page offers an overview of the most notable moons and asteroids in Entropia Universe.
Overview of Moons & Asteroids
Crystal Palace Space Station
Type: Space Station / Asteroid
Released: 2004
Location: Orbiting Planet Calypso
Current Owner: Community-owned via share system
Notable For:
- Home to rare creatures like Aurli and Kreltin
- Mining and hunting-only zone
- Shares introduced in 2020 via in-game exchange
History:
Sold to player Buzz Erik Lightyear in 2009 for 330,000 PED (~$33,000 USD), then returned to MindArk and opened to public investment.
Club NEVERDIE / F.O.M.A.
Type: Asteroid
Released: 2005 (as Club NEVERDIE), renamed F.O.M.A. in 2011
Location: Orbiting Calypso
Creator: Jon “NEVERDIE” Jacobs
Current Owner: Private entity (changed hands after NEVERDIE sold it)
Notable For:
- Over 20 domes for hunting and mining
- Shops and apartments
- First-ever virtual property sold for $100,000 USD
History:
Originally launched as a nightclub in space, the asteroid became iconic. Later renamed Fortuna Outpost Mining Area (F.O.M.A.).
Monria
Type: Moon
Released: Bought from auction in 2013 and was bought up by a new owner in november 2015.
Location: Monria is an independent territory.
Developer: Originally MindArk, now managed by Virtualsense
Notable For:
- H.P. Lovecraft-inspired setting
- No direct taxation
- Community-led events and strong social ecosystem
Ownership: Distributed via deed shares and run by a dedicated management team.
Note: Monria is sometimes listed alongside planets but is technically a moon and uses different development agreements.
Howling Mine
Type: Asteroid-based housing hub
Released: 2025
Location: Asteroid in space (coordinates accessible via warp)
Features:
- Apartments with asteroid views and player-owned shops
- Hunting domes and Space Mining
- Event spaces and themed interiors
- Launched with a major rave + community exploration
Ownership:
Community housing zone, launched by MindArk with partner-led marketing
Notable For:
- Opening party hosted by NEVERDIE, DJ events
- Linked to player-organised galas and competitions
ARIS (Asteroid Revival Initiative Station)
Type: Moon
Released: 7 May 2025
Location: Orbiting Planet Calypso
Developer / Operator: Hyperion Enterprises (a new Planet Partner announced by MindArk)
Notable For:
- Hostile alien terrain featuring lava lakes, toxic seas, and corrupted industrial zones
- Dynamic PvE content including daily instanced boss fights and scalable dungeons
- New loot system: blueprints, weapons, mining tools specific to ARIS
- Travel restricted to on-foot and vehicle-based exploration — no teleporters or flying vehicles
Status:
Active. Launched with ongoing developer support via patch updates and balance tweaks.
Official Source:
Entropia Universe – ARIS Announcement (7 May 2025) (Note: link representative; please insert final URL once published on EntropiaPlayer.)
Travel & Access
Access to Asteroids & Moons typically requires
Access to Asteroids & Moons typically requires:
- Spacecraft (Quad-Wing, Sleipnir, or Mothership)
- Warp travel services (via Mothership crews or private warp providers)
- Some locations may be reached via teleporter after initial discovery
Space is PvP-enabled and lootable between planets, so travel requires caution.
Sources & References
- Entropia Universe Official Website
- Player forums: Planet Calypso Forum, Monria Forum, EntropiaPlanets
- Press releases and historic player sales (GameSpot, PC Gamer, MMORPG.com)
- In-game property documentation and share centre info
