# The creator of Ultima is reportedly reclaiming the series' rights back from EA, and it could happen as soon as next year

> Ultima is one of PC gaming's most important cultural touchstones, with Richard 'Lord British' Garriot's roleplaying series blazing trails across numerous genres.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-creator-of-ultima-is-reportedly-reclaiming-the-series-rights-back-from-ea-and-it-could-happen-as-soon-as-next-year/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a382a91e8976fcb37cdfd9e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #gaming #ultima #series #creator #happen #next #reclaiming #reportedly
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