What Ultima's Rights Return Means for Fans
This could lead to a revival of the Ultima franchise under its original creator, potentially bringing new games or remasters to fans. It also signals a shift in how classic IPs are managed, with creat…
This could lead to a revival of the Ultima franchise under its original creator, potentially bringing new games or remasters to fans. It also signals a shift in how classic IPs are managed, with creat…
Key points - Richard Garriott created the Ultima series and is known as Lord British. - He confirmed he will soon regain the copyright from Electronic Arts. - EA has held the Ultima rights for many years. - The last mainline Ultima game, Ultima IX: Ascension, released in 1999. - Garriott previously worked on Shroud of the Avatar.
Timeline - 1999: Release of Ultima IX: Ascension, the last mainline entry. - Recently: Richard Garriott confirms he will regain copyright from EA soon.
FAQ
Q: What does regaining the copyright mean? A: It means Richard Garriott will own the rights to Ultima again, allowing him to make decisions about the series' future.
Q: Will there be a new Ultima game? A: It's possible, but Garriott hasn't announced any specific plans yet. He only confirmed the copyright return.
Q: Why did EA have the rights? A: EA acquired the rights through its acquisition of Origin Systems, the studio Garriott founded, back in 1992.
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