RPG · 1997
Ultima Online
In short: Ultima Online is a RPG game by Origin Systems, released in 1997 on PC.
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…
Key facts
- Released
- 24 September 1997
- Genre
- RPG · Action
- Game modes
- Multiplayer
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Origin Systems
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1997 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- You can come back forever
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Ultima Online with friends?
Yes: Ultima Online can be played in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is Ultima Online on?
Ultima Online is available on PC.
What games are like Ultima Online?
In the same spirit: Ultima IX: Ascension, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fable.



