Overview
Ultima™ Underworld II, the 1993 classic from Origin Systems and Electronic Arts, has arrived on Steam with a fresh release on November 5, 2026. This is the sequel to the groundbreaking first-person dungeon crawler that helped define the immersive sim genre.
In this installment, the Avatar and Britannia's leaders are trapped inside Lord British's castle by the Guardian, who has encased it in a gigantic blackrock gem. Your only escape lies beneath the castle, where you discover a smaller gem whose facets are portals to other worlds—each one under the Guardian's oppressive rule.
Highlights
- Classic CRPG gameplay: Explore a richly detailed 3D world from a first-person perspective, solving puzzles, engaging in real-time combat, and managing your party's inventory and skills.
- Story-rich narrative: The plot is deeply woven into the Ultima lore, with the Guardian as a memorable antagonist and a world that reacts to your choices.
- Multi-world exploration: The gem's facets lead to diverse realms, each with its own culture, challenges, and inhabitants who may join your cause against the Guardian.
- Steam features: Supports Steam Cloud saves and Family Sharing, making it easy to pick up where you left off on different machines.
Who It's For
If you're a fan of classic RPGs, dungeon crawlers, or the immersive sim lineage that traces back to games like System Shock, Ultima Underworld II is a must-play. It's also a great entry point for newcomers curious about the roots of first-person RPGs, though be prepared for a game that doesn't hold your hand—it rewards patience and exploration.
Game Info
- Developer: Origin Systems
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Genres: RPG, CRPG, Adventure, Fantasy, Exploration, Dungeon Crawler
- Release Date: November 5, 2026
- Modes: Single-player (with Steam Multi-player tag, but no details on multiplayer features)
- Languages: English only
- User Reviews: None yet—be among the first to share your thoughts on Steam.
