Tragic End to Richard Garriott’s Legacy, Man Who Created Ultima 7 One of the Best RPG Games of All Time?

Life has taken a downward series of turns for Richard Garriott, the legendary game developer behind Ultima 7. His groundbreaking design philosophy and intricate world-building inspired generations of developers, including Bethesda’s Todd Howard, who counts Ultima 7 as his favorite game. But his legacy has been overshadowed by recent events.
Richard Garriott in an interview with Rmc. | Image Credit: @RMCRetro/YouTube
The mishandling of the Kickstarter-funded Shroud of the Avatar and a failed blockchain Mmo project have tarnished his reputation. Earlier this year Garriott suggested on social media that he might reacquire Ultima Online back from Electronic Arts. But can Garriott restore his legacy, or has his time passed?
Richard Garriott’s Career Has Had The Highest High But Also The Lowest Lows Image Credit: Origin Systems
In August 2024, Richard Garriott surprised fans by hinting at reclaiming Ultima Online (Uo), the revolutionary Mmorpg that debuted in 1997. Its elements influenced countless modern games,...
Richard Garriott in an interview with Rmc. | Image Credit: @RMCRetro/YouTube
The mishandling of the Kickstarter-funded Shroud of the Avatar and a failed blockchain Mmo project have tarnished his reputation. Earlier this year Garriott suggested on social media that he might reacquire Ultima Online back from Electronic Arts. But can Garriott restore his legacy, or has his time passed?
Richard Garriott’s Career Has Had The Highest High But Also The Lowest Lows Image Credit: Origin Systems
In August 2024, Richard Garriott surprised fans by hinting at reclaiming Ultima Online (Uo), the revolutionary Mmorpg that debuted in 1997. Its elements influenced countless modern games,...
- 16/11/2024
- di Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
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