We know it would be fun to own virtual real estate in exotic locations, but Atlas Earth keeps things local for important gameplay and technical reasons!
The short answer: No. Players can only purchase unclaimed parcels near their physical location.
Why the location restriction exists:
Fair competition - Ensures local leaderboards (Mayor, Governor, President) represent people who actually live or spend time in those areas
Meaningful gameplay - Your virtual empire reflects places you actually visit and know
Anti-cheating measure - Prevents players from using GPS spoofing to gain unfair advantages
Technical stability - Keeps the game running smoothly by limiting server load per region
What "near your location" means:
Radius-based - You can buy parcels within a certain distance from where you are
Walking distance - Generally covers areas you could reasonably walk or drive to
Neighborhood scale - Think of it as your local area, not just your exact GPS coordinates
Ways to expand your territory:
Travel and play - When you visit new places, you can buy land there!
Road trips - Atlas Earth makes travel more exciting as you can claim new territories
Vacation parcels - Turn your trips into real estate opportunities
Business travel - Expand your empire when work takes you to new cities
Strategic advantages of local play:
- Know your territory - You understand the value and significance of areas you own
- Active management - You can actually visit your parcels and hunt for diamonds nearby
- Community connection - Compete meaningfully with neighbors for local leadership titles
- Realistic gameplay - Your virtual success reflects your real-world presence
Dream of global domination? Start local and expand through travel! Many successful Atlas Earth players have built impressive empires by combining strategic local purchases with smart acquisitions during trips and vacations.
Pro tip: Focus on dominating your local area first - becoming Mayor of your city is more achievable and meaningful than owning scattered parcels worldwide!