Ultima Online is an isometric, old-school MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game). Released by Origin in 1997, the game continues to be developed today. Players can choose between the traditional Classic Client (CC) and the more modern Enhanced Client (EC).


A freeshard is an Ultima Online server run by someone other than Electronic Arts, generally on a server emulator. They are free to play on and can be accessed using a combination of the standard UO client and a third party tool.

Freeshard Logo Language Population Homepages YouTube
Vetus Mundus   german/english low Website Video
UO:Felucca   english much Website Video
UO Forever   english many Website Video
UO Outlands   english very much Website Video



Gameplay:
Ultima Online continued the tradition of previous Ultima games in many ways, but due to advancing technology and the simple fact that it was Origin’s first persistent online game, many new game mechanics appeared. Since it was partially designed as a social and economic experiment, the game designers had to account for widespread player interaction as well as deal with the tradition of players feeling as if they were the center of attention, as had been the case in single-player games.

Broadsword era (2014–present):
It was announced on February 6, 2014, that development of the game would be transferred from Mythic to Broadsword, a new studio, that would take over future development.

Free-to-play model:
In 2018 the traditional free fourteen-day trial was replaced with “Endless Journey” which allowed free playing indefinitely, but with large restrictions as to what players can do and where they can go.

 



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