Ultima IX: Ascension

Prepare to embark on the final adventure in Ultima — the best-selling role-playing saga of all time that has nurtured generations of gamers. Answer the call and return to Britannia for your last epic quest. As the heroic Avatar, only you can save Lord British and his people from the evil Guardian who has devastated and corrupted the land. Valiant combat, magical prowess, and knowledge of the eight virtues are your weapons against evil in Ultima IX: Ascension.

The ninth installment of the Ultima series takes a leap into a vivid, detailed 3D environment that adds a whole new level of interaction to the exploration of the realm. Britannia was always one of the most life-like, well-developed, king-sized virtual lands, but this new perspective makes the experience of “living” in it much more immersive. The combination of a story of epic proportions, solid mechanics — true to the classic cRPG spirit, and that achingly familiar Ultima setting, makes Ultima IX: Ascension a memorable title that all role-playing fans should experience.

Released in October 1999 by Origin Systems, Ultima IX concludes the Avatar’s saga that began with Ultima IV. The game was developed exclusively for Windows and used full 3D graphics, a major departure from the earlier installments of the series.