2/20/2026

Greetings,

Recently the UO team investigated reports of degraded server performance as it relates to our new global event, “Kindlehart”. We took steps to identify several areas where an inordinate amount of server resources were being allocated to elements of the encounter and corrected those.  We’ve read your feedback regarding some of these optimizations, especially world boss loot, and will be addressing those concerns.  Thank you to all those who submitted bug reports and feedback regarding that issue.

Upon further investigation it became clear a small number of user accounts were in violation of the Terms of Service, and those violations were having a severely negative impact on the health of the gameplay servers. The use of unsanctioned third-party clients is against the Terms of Service and users are putting the servers and themselves at risk by utilizing these clients. Unauthorized third-party clients can negatively impact gameplay for others in far reaching ways and it is our duty to address those situations. These programs can also include malicious functionality that can allow nefarious actors to gain access to your personal account information.

Our Terms of Service are clear:

Broadsword reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to deny any user access to the Services, without notice. If you violate any of the Terms, we may, at our option, give you a warning notice of violation or terminate your account immediately for violation of the Terms.

When it comes to the integrity of the game world, the UO Team will not hesitate to take whatever steps we feel are necessary to preserve a positive experience for the vast majority of users who play while respecting the Terms of Service. Disputes to these actions can be directed to dispute@ultimaonline.com.

We want to thank the overwhelming amount of support from our players, past and present, who have reached out thanking us for taking these necessary steps.

See you in Britannia,
UO Team

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それでは、ブリタニアでお会いしましょう。
UO チーム

1/15/2026

Greetings,

Happy New Year! 2026 is off to a running start and the UO Team is poised to deliver exciting content updates. This includes new global events, quality of life enhancements, and a continued commitment to game integrity.

On the immediate horizon is Publish 122, which is currently slated for Test Center next week. Publish 122 brings a host of new updates including,

• Vet Rewards – Upgrade your house deco with the Ship Battle Lagoon and new monster statues, store your fish and lobsters in the Angler’s Stand, stock your refinements in the Refinement Cabinet, or ride into battle on the Ethereal Umbrascale Dragon mount!
• Post-IDOC House Placement – Winning a housing spot on the heels of a collapse is improved as a new raffle system will determine who the lucky winner of the plot is! We also have refactored the City Trade Minister to showcase all structures in danger of collapsing in a cleaner GUMP-based menu.
• Quality of Life Updates – Tired of having constantly accept the 1,000 gold fee to do you vendor searching? Now you can set an auto-accept and save precious time while shopping! Have you ever felt the frustration of being a warrior out in the wilderness and been unable to mark a rune? Scribes can now fulfill that need with the Charged Rune, able to be used by mages and warriors alike! Bad luck got you down? Luck Statues will now reset at server up, instead of every 24-hours!
• Caldur’s Watch – Thirsty for more dragon mayhem? Join Caldur’s watch in Trinsic and find great draconic riches for those brave enough to face the mighty Umbrascale!
• Kindlehart – An innocent melody performed by the Bardic Collegium unleashes mayhem throughout the realm! The Kindlehart Infused require brave adventurers to restore their compassion. For those full of love will find great reward!
• The Orc Dungeon’s new Master – Deep within the Orc Dungeon nefarious drilling efforts have given way to a new base for a Champion of the Orcish hoards. Venture deep within the cave with caution, for peril is sure to wait!
• Ultima Store Items – Introducing the Arcane Timber, a magical runewood that is certain to bring joy to overloaded mages across the realm! Unlock new housing tilesets to build your dream house!

In 2025 we launched the official UO Discord. Since launch, the UO Discord had seen explosive growth and revolutionized the way we connect with our community. As we continue to evaluate our social media presence we have made the tough decision to sunset the UO Forum. We expect this task to be complete by the end of February.

Our current forum software has reached end-of-life status and is no longer supported. New forum software is necessary which would require extended downtime as we address feature implementation and critical security updates.

With the launch of Discord, much of the conversation around Ultima Online has shifted to that medium. With Discord we can provide the same features as the forum as well as real time conversation to connect players and developers alike.

While we continue to invite everyone interested to join the conversation on the Discord, we also want to add a special thank you to our loyal subscribers. A new badge will be available to link your EA account to discord to showcase your support for Ultima Online.

Our commitment to open communication around Ultima Online is at the heart of our values, and we will always strive to evolve with community trends to build and sustain our UO community.

Publish 122 is just the beginning. We have not only an exciting year, but an exciting 2 years ahead of us as we shepherd Ultima Online into an unparalleled milestone 30 years in the making. We can’t wait to share it with you all!

See you in Britannia,
UO Team

Greetings,

With the year drawing to a close, we wanted to take a moment to share a few words before the team steps away for a brief end-of-year break.

2025 has been a year shaped by adventure, creativity, and collaboration throughout Britannia. Whether you joined us for live events, hunted rare rewards, tested your skill in battle, or simply spent time with friends old and new, you helped keep Ultima Online vibrant and alive. For that, we say thank you!

Ultima Online endures because of its community. The stories you tell, the feedback you share, and the passion you bring to the world continue to shape Britannia.

Looking Back

This past year brought meaningful progress across many areas of the game, from quality-of-life improvements and continued bug fixes to important foundational work behind the scenes. Each publish introduced new adventures across Britannia — whether thwarting a draconic invasion, taming a formidable reptilian beast, or discovering fresh reasons to explore familiar lands.

We have been continually inspired by the creativity of the community, from player-run events and roleplay to the countless homes, shops, and gathering places that make Sosaria feel truly alive.

Looking Ahead

As we turn our focus toward 2026, the team remains hard at work shaping what comes next. Our goals continue to honor the legacy of Ultima Online while delivering experiences that feel engaging, rewarding, and worthy of the world you’ve invested so much in. We remain committed to preserving the integrity of the game world and the vision that is Ultima Online.

Work is ongoing across several key areas, including combat, housing, and the continued evolution of New Legacy, alongside new adventures, new rewards, and new moments for the community to share together. Just beyond the horizon, an incredible milestone awaits — 30 years of Ultima Online. This monumental anniversary is already on our minds as we chart Britannia’s course for the future.

Season’s Greetings

Wherever you find yourself this season — gathered around a hearth, traveling the roads of Britannia, or taking a well-earned rest — we hope the holidays bring you peace, joy, and time well spent with those who matter most, both in-game and beyond.

Thank you for another remarkable year in Britannia.

We’ll see you in the new year.

See you in Britannia,
UO Team