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Ultima Online (1997)

by Origin Systems, Electronic Arts

Genres:Role-playing (RPG)

Themes:Open world, Action, Fantasy, Sandbox, Business

Game modes:Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

Story:Ultima Online is the product of Richard Garriott's idea for a fantasy game involving several thousand people who can all play in a shared fantasy world. It is responsible for grandfathering the genre of the MMO, and showing the industry that MMO's were the next era of gaming.

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February 01, 2025

One of my first MMOs and i still love it. I lets played it much times on YouTube. I want this game on GOG and i would pay much for it. Please add it to your cool Shop.

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February 02, 2025

Ultima Online is an unforgettable MMORPG because it was one of the first true virtual worlds where players had complete freedom to shape their experience. The game wasn't just about combat or quests—it was about living in a world where player-driven economies, politics, and emergent gameplay created endless possibilities. I played this game with friends, family, and countless strangers who became part of an ever-changing community. Whether it was exploring dangerous dungeons, running a shop, or surviving the thrill of open-world PvP, every session felt unique and unpredictable. And exploring this world is unlike any other MMO. I would love to see Ultima Online on GOG because the original game and experience has been lost over time. While free shards exist, they change the core mechanics, and the official version has long strayed far from what made the game special. A preserved, classic version on GOG would allow players—both veterans and newcomers—to experience the game as it was meant to be, keeping its legacy alive for future generations. There's simply no game like original UO.

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