View source for UO:2013-09-09: Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar

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(Press Release)

Coming soon to iOS

Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar is the latest entry in the beloved Ultima series, transforming a classic into the definitive RPG experience on mobile.

The world of Britannia is slowly being engulfed by the Black Weep, a faceless plague that's infecting the land and her inhabitants. It's up to heroes like you to help save the world before it is consumed by the endless dark. 

Experience hundreds of hours of open world quests and adventures. Explore dungeons with fellow adventurers and defeat your enemies in explosive, co-op action combat. Master the eight virtues and become the Avatar of Renown.

==About Ultima Forever==
The illustrious 30-year legacy of the Ultima franchise continues with Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar. Return to one of western gaming’s most beloved series and become the Avatar. 

Set twenty-one years after the events of Ultima IV, the world of Britannia is slowly being engulfed by the Black Weep. It is a faceless plague that consumes the spiritual, instills fear in the valorous and corrupts the honorable. Lady British has called forth for heroes like you to help save the world before it is consumed by the endless dark. It’s up to you and your fellow players to help save the land. Delve into this expansive saga as you search for a cure to the Black Weep, and meet many of Britannia’s inhabitants along the way. Choices are a big part of the experience in Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar, and decisions should be made wisely as they may have a later impact. 

Meet hundreds of other players in city hubs, form parties, and set forth on grand adventures. Explore dungeons to uncover the cause of the Black Weep, and take down enemies in fast, explosive combat. The rewards are great, with the chance to uncover rare items and treasures that unlock your fame and fortune.

Become the Avatar and save Britannia from the Black Weep!

* Play the ultimate mobile RPG for FREE
* Enjoy hundreds of hours of quests and dungeons
* Embark on epic adventures across a vast open world
* Explore dungeons and defeat enemies in fast paced, co-op action combat
* Personalize your adventure with special abilities, epic gear, and cosmetic items
* Choose your actions wisely, as every choice may have a later impact
* Experience immersive storylines as you help Britannia’s inhabitants

==Characters of Ultima Forever==
Meet the inhabitants of Britannia as you search for a cure to the Black Weep. They will look to heroes like you to help them in their plight and solve difficult situations.

Fans of the Ultima series will be delighted to be reunited with familiar faces including Shamino, Iolo, and many more.

==The Black Weep==
Slow and insidious, the Black Weep is oozing across Britannia threatening her land and citizens. You've been called forth to discover its source, and put an end to the misery of the people.

==The Virtues==
The quest for Virtue continues in Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar. Master the Eight Virtues of the Avatar to help combat the Black Weep on your journey to restore order and inspire the people of Britannia.