Ultima Online
| Genre | Sandbox MMORPG |
| Release | September 24, 1997 |
| Payment model | Free2Play with restrictions |
| Website | Ultima Online Website |
What is Ultima Online? Ultima Online could be considered the father of sandbox MMORPGs. Although the online role-playing game is over 20 years old, its housing system is still a model for many modern MMORPGs.
Many MMOs can learn a lot from UO in this regard. You can place houses anywhere and expand and furnish them as you wish. Few housing systems offer as many possibilities as that of Ultima Online.
However, the housing system of UO also showed what should not be replicated. The free placement of constructions led to the wilderness being cluttered, and players built their houses in front of dungeon entrances. This harmed the atmosphere of the game, which is why many modern MMORPGs only allow housing in designated areas.
What opportunities does housing in Ultima Online offer and how does it work? Since Shroud of the Avatar is considered the spiritual successor of Ultima Online, the housing systems of both games are very similar. You enjoy a lot of flexibility, and if you’re creative, you can create a fantastic home.
- In Ultima Online, you build your house yourself by raising walls on your property and stacking floors on top of each other
- However, it is also possible to place prefabricated houses
- For interior design, you can let your imagination run wild. You can place furniture and decorations wherever you like, as long as there’s enough room
- As a crafter, it is possible to make your furniture yourself just as in SotA
- Whether you use your house as a storage space, as an arena for PvP battles, or as a headquarters for guilds is up to you
For whom is housing in Ultima Online worth it? Anyone who loves to unleash their creativity and enjoys setting up houses in games will have a great time with Ultima Online. In addition, the system should also be very interesting for guilds. Even today, Ultima Online still shows how complex and fun housing systems can be.
Tip: If you want to experience Ultima Online in a somewhat more modern setting, keep an eye on Legends of Aria. The MMORPG will be released soon:
