EA releases 11 Ultima titles on Steam for the first time
Electronic Arts has brought Ultima I through IX and two Ultima Underworld spin-offs to Steam, also available on GOG.com and the EA app.
Electronic Arts began distributing 11 titles from the Ultima series on Steam on November 6, 2026, according to gamespark.jp. The lineup includes the numbered Ultima I through IX plus two Ultima Underworld spin-offs, and all 11 are available on Steam for the first time.
The games are also distributed on GOG.com and the EA app. EA's official blog describes the releases as faithful ports of the original games. None of the titles support Japanese.
The releases are part of EA's classic game revival sale, with each title 50% off and an Ultima bundle also offered. The sale runs until November 20.
Series origins
Richard Garriott created Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness in 1981 and founded Origin Systems in 1983. EA acquired Origin Systems in 1992, and Garriott has indicated he intends to reclaim the rights to the series using a US copyright law provision, with the formal return of rights scheduled for 2027.
Quick answers
When did the Ultima games come to Steam?
Electronic Arts began distributing 11 Ultima titles on Steam on November 6, 2026.
Which Ultima games are available?
The numbered Ultima I through IX plus two Ultima Underworld spin-offs, for a total of 11 titles.
How long is the Ultima sale?
The classic game revival sale, with each title 50% off, runs until November 20.