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Richard Garriott reclaims rights to iconic Ultima RPG series

Richard Garriott is set to reclaim the rights to the Ultima video game series, a franchise he originally created in 1981. The future of the series remains uncertain, as Garriott stated that "what it will become is the next challenge." This move marks a significant moment for the iconic RPG series and its creator. AI

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Richard Garriott reclaims rights to iconic Ultima RPG series

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🕹️ "Finally, The Time Has Come" - Richard Garriott Is Reclaiming The Rights To Ultima "What it will become is the next challenge".With origins that go as far ba

    🕹️ "Finally, The Time Has Come" - Richard Garriott Is Reclaiming The Rights To Ultima "What it will become is the next challenge".With origins that go as far back as 1981, Richard Garriott's Ultima series is one of the most famous in the world of RPGs – which makes the fact that …