As an exclusive benefit to players who sign on now, Planet Calypso's 'Second Golden Age' has been declared. As the new version is brought fully online, and new and improved features are added, players are being given a chance to find elite items that will never be made public again. Additionally, as a thank you for helping to make sure the planet is ready, veteran and former colonists are all being given a very special gift. A brand new pair of Gullaldr sunglasses, now more important than ever since the introduction of day and night cycles, will be waiting. Colonists will have the ability to directly impact the new world as they can interface directly with the development team should they have any problems. This will help Planet Calypso smoothly implement its new and improved features.

Planet Calypso will continue the tradition of using real currency in the game and allowing players an opportunity to use their business skills to make real money. Six years after the initial launch as Project Entropia, the game is now called "Planet Calypso" and uses state-of-the-art technology. Its real cash economy, using a fixed exchange rate of 10:1 between its PED currency and the USD, is still the mainstay of this MMORPG. Players will have the ability to play for free and participate in a unique virtual economy with real prospects.

For the next twelve days normal skill gain (experience points)in hunting, mining and crafting will be doubled.  Since skills can be easily sold inside the game for actual money this is a chance to both build up characters and bank accounts.  If you engage in hunting, mining or crafting activities during this promotion period, the system will automatically allot double skill gains to the activity related skill. Available immediately, this "Double Skill Gains" promotion will run from September 18th until midnight on September 30th.  

Planet Calypso is a free download available today on the newly launched Planet Calypso website.