Launched on 25 September 1997, Ultima Online is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special in-game activities and rewards, plus a new amnesty program that invites former players back to try out the major game update, Ultima Online Kingdom Reborn, for free.
Former Ultima Online players in good standing will be able to log in and play Ultima Online using their former account names and passwords. This "free period" will last from September 25, 2 a.m. PST to until October 9, 2 a.m. PST.
During the in-game 10th anniversary celebration, players both old and new will be able to take part in a monster hunt with special prizes including an ankh pendant necklace, map of Brittania, an Ultima Online commemorative sculpture and virtue armor set. Additionally, all players will receive 10 décor tokens and a wand of fireworks in their characters' inventory.
"Ultima Online has thrived for 10 years and achieved the status of an MMO classic, thanks in large part to the devoted player community", said Mark Jacobs, VP and general manager, EA Mythic. "We are very excited to celebrate this special anniversary with players."
The longest-standing MMO to date, and, even to this day, one of the most successful, Ultima online packs seven retail expansions under its belt, countless free updates (such as Kingdom Reborn.
