Ultima Online 2 in Development

Ultima Online 2 in Development is today’s industry move, and it is one more reminder that the games business is growing up fast, whether it is ready or not.

Two years ago, Electronic Arts and ORIGIN Systems ushered in the future of online games with the release of Ultima Online. Today Electronic Arts’ ORIGIN studio is preparing to raise the bar one more time with Ultima Online 2 (UO2), currently under development. Like the original Ultima Online, community building will be a top priority.

It is business news, sure, but these moves shape what games get made, what stores carry them, and who is still standing next year.