Here is what the page “Richard Garriott Reclaims Ultima Copyright from EA, Teases New Games in the Series” contains. Legendary game designer Richard Garriott, known as Lord British, has officially regained the copyright to the Ultima series from Electronic Arts (EA). Garriott, who created the seminal role-playing game franchise in 1981, announced the development on social media, expressing his long-held desire to reclaim his creation. The Ultima series is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the RPG genre, influencing countless games with its open-world design, moral choices, and detailed lore.
The copyright transfer marks a significant shift for the property, which had been under EA's control for decades, with the last mainline entry released in 1999. Garriott has teased that new games in the series are in the works, sparking excitement among fans who have awaited a return to Britannia. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.