UO News
Ultima Online news gathered from across the community - Reddit, shard Discords, and official announcements. Every item links back to the original.
Custom Digital Ultima Backgrounds
Reddit users share custom digital backgrounds for Ultima Online, enhancing game aesthetics.
r/ultimaonline · u/bdotdesigner · 08/05/2026
Tool Speeds Up Animation Creation for UO Midlands FR
A developer has created an animation tool to speed up content creation for UO Midlands French, enabling faster development of custom animations.
r/ultimaonline · u/furony1 · 08/04/2026
New Shard UO Oasis Seeks Feedback
Joshank1313 introduces his new Ultima Online shard, UO Oasis, focusing on long-term development with quality-of-life improvements.
r/ultimaonline · u/joshank1313 · 08/02/2026
Ascended UO: Custom RunUO Shard with Massive Progression
Ascended UO offers extensive leveling, unique systems like companion and pet progression, and active development based on player feedback.
r/ultimaonline · u/Willing_Snow1894 · 08/01/2026
Project Invicta Update
Creator of Project Invicta shares progress on their character creation system, featuring 8 classes with unique talents. The shard is nearing completion.
r/ultimaonline · u/SoullessOne_ · 07/30/2026
Zulu Hotel Italia: 20+ Year Italian UO Server
Zulu Hotel Italia is an Italian non-official shard that has been active for over 20 years, boasting a dedicated community and innovative gameplay features.
r/ultimaonline · u/Many-Ask7242 · 07/29/2026
Outlands Starting Class Discussion
A Reddit thread discusses the best starting class for players adjusting to Outlands, questioning melee difficulty.
r/ultimaonline · u/SkinnyFedor · 07/27/2026
Azgorth RP Shard - Para Nostalgia Seekers
Azgorth is developing an RP shard focused on character immersion through humor and serious role-playing. The Discord channel is open for early discussion.
r/ultimaonline · u/AmbassadorExternal70 · 07/27/2026
Returning to Outlands
A player seeks advice on revisiting UO Outlands, interested in an exploration-focused experience.
r/ultimaonline · u/chris--p · 07/26/2026
Tides of Power Shard Update
Players on Tides of Power shard are enjoying new content and praising it as fun.
r/ultimaonline · u/OkRecommendation8333 · 07/25/2026
Great Lakes Shard Gets Praise
A player recommends joining Great Lakes shard over Atlantic, praising its community and less crowded environment.
r/ultimaonline · u/Eldgrim · 07/23/2026
Obituary: Spoon, A Legendary Character
A tribute to Spoon, a long-time player whose character was known for causing chaos in the game. He has passed away due to liver failure.
r/ultimaonline · u/Riorrit · 07/20/2026