Ultima Online
Ultima Online is one of the foundational fantasy sandbox MMORPGs. Its persistent worlds emphasize open-ended character skills, PvE and PvP, extensive crafting and resource gathering, player vendors and trade, and one of the genre's most influential player housing systems.
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MMO DNA
Why you might like it
- Supports players who prefer meaningful solo progression.
- Includes verified PvE-focused play.
- Includes PvP for competitive encounters.
Things to consider
- Controller support is not currently recorded for this profile.
Research record
- Last checked
- 2026-08-16
- Profile depth
- Full
- Source note
- Official/public feature verification
Research coverage
- IdentityVerified
- Current statusVerified
- FeaturesVerified
- MediaVerified
- Research sourceRecorded
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Ultima Online timeline
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- 1997Released
MMOFinder records Ultima Online as released in 1997.
- CurrentCatalog status
Released / active
- 2026-08-16Research checked
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Ultima Online screenshots & gameplay
Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.
Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video
Gameplay, availability and research notes
Ultima Online is listed in MMOFinder as a Fantasy sandbox MMORPG. The current research record lists its status as Released / active and its business model as Free access + optional subscription. MMOFinder records its release year as 1997. Platform availability is recorded as Windows. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.
Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Classic real-time / target-based combat. Discovery tags attached to the profile include Fantasy, Sandbox, MMORPG, PvP, Housing, Crafting. Developer information is listed as Broadsword Online Games, and publisher information is listed as Electronic Arts. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.
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