Frequently asked questions

General questions

What is Perpetuum?

Perpetuum is a sci-fi MMORPG. Its setting is a far away planet inhabited by robots. You can find out more about the game here, and about the background story here.

What is an MMORPG?

MMORPG is an abbreviation. It means Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game. In games as such thousands of players can be simultaneously involved in the action. A unique feature of Perpetuum is that while most other MMORPGs run multiple parallel servers, we have only one persistent, single universe.

What is Perpetuum about?

In the not-too-distant future, a strange anomaly opens the gates of the universe for humans. With this new technology energy, information and atomic size objects can be transported to anywhere in space.

The most intriguing of all new discoveries is an Earth-like planet, where humanity discovers a new source of energy, vital to its unbroken advancement. However, this planet is inhabited by a synthetic, robot-like life form. Their technology and resources are the goal of humanity's new conquest.

Players may take part in various areas of the project. They may fight against various enemy robots, complete assignments on behalf of the Perpetuum project, do various industrial activities, trade goods or services, or even set their own goals and set up their own coprorations.

Is the game called "Perpetuum" or "Perpetuum Online"?

The official name of the game is "Perpetuum". "Perpetuum Online" is the website title.

Questions about Perpetuum beta

I would like to participate in the beta testing of the game. What should I do?

If you would like to join the team of beta testers register here! Applications to the closed beta are accepted in waves, based mostly on their motivation fields. From time to time we also give a chance for players to invite their friends.

When will Perpetuum officially start?

The game is currently in the closed beta test phase. Public beta testing is will be launched within a few months.

Will the game have a monthly fee?

During the beta test phase the game is free for all to play. Once regular operation starts we will charge a - very affordable - monthly fee.

In what languages is the game available?

The game is currently running in English, German, Russian and Hungarian. Other languages will be added soon after the launch. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to translate the game into other languages.

Technical questions

What kind of internet does the game require?

The game will work with a normal 56 kbit modem, but we recommend broadband access.

Does the game work without an Internet access?

No. The world of Perpetuum and all events in it happen on our central server network. Without an Internet connection, the installed client can not access these, hence the game will not work.

What kind of computer do I need to run Perpetuum?

You can check out the system requirements at the client's download page.