When did Entropia Universe come out?

Entropia Universe was released on 30 January 2003 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

Entropia Universe (2003) — Release Date, Cheats, Price & Requirements

Entropia Universe

Entropia Universe is an advanced 3D online virtual environment with a developed planetary system and one universal Real Cash Economy system. Each planet offers a wide variety of exciting entertainment. You can…

30 January 2003

What Entropia Universe is

Entropia Universe is an adventure game developed by MindArk and released in 2003. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Cryengine 2.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Entropia Universe is an advanced 3D online virtual environment with a developed planetary system and one universal Real Cash Economy system. Each planet offers a wide variety of exciting entertainment. You can travel between the planets through space and socialize with people from all over the world. It does not cost anything to join and there are no subscription fees. The Entropia Universe economy is built on an advanced micro-payment system, giving you as a participant a great freedom-of-choice.

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are science fiction and survival. Available modes: Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and Multiplayer.

What it launched against

Entropia Universe launched on 30 January 2003, within three weeks of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, SimCity 4, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and NASCAR Racing 2003 Season.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, SimCity 4, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, NASCAR Racing 2003 Season.

Official trailer