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Perilous Legends Launches Today!
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Perilous Legends Launches Today!

Perilous Legends is launching today, offering a unique UO experience with one character per account, robust crafting, and engaging PvP events.

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r/ultimaonline · u/Perilous_Legends · 10/31/2026

Pyre Cloak Launching Soon
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Pyre Cloak Launching Soon

Perilous Legends is launching on October 31st at 11am EST, with a Pyre Cloak available for the first month.

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r/ultimaonline · u/Perilous_Legends · 10/27/2026

Perilous Legends Launches October 31st
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Perilous Legends Launches October 31st

Perilous Legends, a new server with a year of development, is set to launch on October 31st, 2023, at 11am EST.

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r/ultimaonline · u/Perilous_Legends · 10/20/2026

Midkemia Classic Launches - Play On PC, Mobile, Or Tablet
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Midkemia Classic Launches - Play On PC, Mobile, Or Tablet

Midkemia Classic, a custom AoS shard, is now open to English-speaking players with 31 dungeons, 98 quests, and 8 professions.

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r/ultimaonline · u/Outrageous_Train2163 · 10/20/2026

UO Phoenix Shard Launches with Custom Systems and Feedback Request
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UO Phoenix Shard Launches with Custom Systems and Feedback Request

A new 51a shard, UO Phoenix, launches with custom systems, player kingdoms, and a focus on feedback from veteran players.

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r/ultimaonline · u/JDultima · 10/17/2026

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Upheaval Launches Tomorrow — Orcs Control Britannia

Upheaval is a permanent Felucca shard based on the pre-Age of Shadows era of UO, with Orcs having already won and overrun Britannia.

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r/ultimaonline · u/UOAdam · 10/09/2026

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UO Enigma Launches

A new shard, UO Enigma, has been operating for almost two years and invites players to join.

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r/ultimaonline · u/SirGobbles · 10/06/2026

Ironveil Alpha Launches October 1
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Ironveil Alpha Launches October 1

Ironveil Alpha opens tomorrow, allowing players to test new systems and features on a new shard.

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r/ultimaonline · u/RektaBoi · 09/30/2026

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Two New Angel Island Shards Launching Soon!

Angel Island is set to launch two new shards, Season 3 and Upheaval, offering different gameplay experiences.

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r/ultimaonline · u/UOAdam · 09/26/2026

Ironveil Shard Launches Public Alpha
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Ironveil Shard Launches Public Alpha

Ironveil, a new Ultima Online shard, opens public Alpha on October 1, 2026, inviting players to test its class-oriented PvP, dungeons, and more.

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r/ultimaonline · u/RektaBoi · 09/24/2026

Ultimate World Launching September 25
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Ultimate World Launching September 25

Ultimate World is a free Mondain's Legacy shard on Ultimate UO with custom bosses and items, launching on September 25th.

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r/ultimaonline · u/Advanced-Emu6469 · 09/23/2026

Invicta Shard Launch Update
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Invicta Shard Launch Update

Invicta has launched with a healthy player count and has fixed crashes and growing pains.

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r/ultimaonline · u/SoullessOne_ · 09/05/2026

Invicta Sphereserver Launch Today at 5PM EST
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Invicta Sphereserver Launch Today at 5PM EST

Invicta, a seven-year project by SoullessOne, launches today, focusing on fixing long-standing issues in Sphere.

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r/ultimaonline · u/SoullessOne_ · 09/04/2026

Perilous Legends Opens Beta
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Perilous Legends Opens Beta

Perilous Legends is launching its open beta on September 4th at 5pm EST. Players can earn prizes from leaderboards and twitch drops.

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r/ultimaonline · u/Perilous_Legends · 09/04/2026

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Orgolia Launches New French RP Shard

Orgolia is a new French-speaking RP shard focused on strict roleplay and active PvP with a living geopolitical system.

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r/ultimaonline · u/KeyProfessional1680 · 08/29/2026

Orgolia: New French Strict RP Custom
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Orgolia: New French Strict RP Custom

A new French-speaking 'RP Strict' custom has launched in Alpha, allowing PvP, theft, loot, and geopolitics.

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r/ultimaonline · u/KeyProfessional1680 · 08/16/2026

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Perilous Legends Open Beta Announced for Sept 1st

Perilous Legends is launching an open beta with features like community reputation, unique builds, agricultural systems, and siege warfare.

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r/ultimaonline · u/Perilous_Legends · 08/10/2026

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