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About the game
 The Universal is a unique, massively multiplayer online game set in a virtual universe of realtime 3d worlds, owned and run by players.
You start in a single star system with a range of worlds to explore. By playing on worlds you can improve your in-game status and wealth, trade, upgrade your spaceship, fly to new star systems and - well, that depends on what you find there...
Customisable worlds
Each world in the galaxy is totally customisable, offering a huge range of different challenges for all kinds of PC gamers.
Some have complex economies that encourage player co-operation and competition. Some are worlds at war where you’ll need to stay sharp to stay alive. There are team games, racing games, cricket, hornball, pub games and more. Or you can just kick back and relax, chat, listen to music, and sit on a hill watching monkeys playing in the sun.
Free to play
The Universal is free to play, and we intend it to remain that way. In future you'll be able to buy your own world in the galaxy. We’re constantly updating the game with new features and content, and with players building their own virtual worlds, The Universal gets more and more varied and challenging as the galaxy grows.
What are you waiting for? Hit the downloads page, grab the client, and start playing!
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The future's bright...
We're constantly adding new features and content to make the game as varied and exciting as possible. These are just some of the plans for the future:
- Inter-system trading
- Space combat
- Intelligent wildlife
- Dynamic Web content in game
- File sharing
Like what you see?
While The Universal is currently an independent project, we'd love the opportunity to discuss the game's commercial potential with serious publishers, software companies or financial backers. If that's you, email enquiries@theuniversal.net. |
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