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Science-fiction virtual-world MMO

Next Island

Next Island is a tropical planet in Entropia Universe where colonists explore contrasting futuristic and ancient environments, hunt creatures, complete missions, craft, trade and participate in a shared real-cash economy.

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Status
Active official service within Entropia Universe
Business model
Free to start with a real-cash economy
Genre
Tropical science-fiction virtual-world MMO
Release
2010
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Next Island LLC
Publisher
MindArk
Profile
Full
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

PvE and PvP both contribute

SoloPlay styleGroup

Solo progress remains practical

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Player systems strongly shape the world

TargetedCombat feelAction

Traditional targeted or menu-driven combat

HousingRecordedCraftingRecordedTradingRecordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Tropical science fiction and time-travel themes give the planet a visual and narrative identity distinct from Entropia's other destinations.
  • A single Entropia avatar can travel between Next Island, space and other planets while retaining skills, equipment and economic history.
  • Hunting, crafting, gathering and player trade provide several profession paths alongside guided missions and community events.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • Every economic activity must be evaluated against real-money-linked costs such as ammunition, decay, transport and market markup.
  • The planet is part of a complex multi-world platform, so newcomers may need external guides to understand skills, efficiency and travel logistics.
  • Population and market depth can vary by location and event schedule, making some goals easier when the broader community is active.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-29
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Source note
Core facts, platforms, gameplay features and player-fit guidance verified from 4 current official or first-party sources.
Next Island official siteOfficially supported Next Island helperEntropia Universe official siteOfficial Entropia Universe forum
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What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
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  • Gameplay mediaThe current media record and attribution were reviewed.Verified
  • Source trailOfficial or first-party links are recorded below.Verified
  • Last reviewedThis profile was researched in the current batch.Verified

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Explore connections

Next Island relationship map

Follow verified catalog signals to another world.

Current profileNext IslandStart here
Combat matchPlanet CalypsoConnected Entropia starting worldGenre & settingPlanet ArkadiaTreasure-hunting Entropia alternativeShared featuresEntropia UniverseThe shared platform and economyDiscovery alternativeRyzomUnusual science-fantasy world alternative

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Game history

Next Island timeline

A concise timeline built from verified release and lifecycle fields.

  1. 2010
    Released

    Next Island entered service.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Active official service within Entropia Universe

  3. 2026-08-29
    Research checked

    Core facts, features and player-fit guidance were reviewed.

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Media

Next Island screenshots & gameplay

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Source: YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Next Island is classified by MMOFinder as a Tropical science-fiction virtual-world MMO. The verified profile records Next Island LLC as developer, MindArk as publisher, 2010 as its release year and Free to start with a real-cash economy as the current access model.

Supported platforms are Windows. Combat is recorded as Real-time hunting and skill-based combat through the Entropia Universe client. Verified feature signals include PvE, PvP, solo play, housing, crafting, trading.

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