Changelog

This page lists major UO changes and additions in reverse chronological order. A more comprehensive list of changes can be found in the Publishes page.

2014

• Vice vs Virtue system implemented to replace Factions
• Traders Quests let you gain rewards by ferrying items between cities
• All loot is now created with the Random Magic Item Generation System to mimic pre-Age of Shadows drops
• Enhanced Client receives many additions and upgrade to user interface

2013

• City Elections allows players to take control of NPC cities
• Weapons have had their stats revamped to make

2012

• Revamped dungeons Despise, Covetous, and Wrong

2011

• Arenas are added for civilized duels
• Magincia City is rebuilt with player houses

2010

• High Seas Expansion:
  • Boat movement is fixed and no longer jerky
  • New Galleon ships added with mountable Cannons
  • Lots of additions related to the Fishing skill

2009

• Stygian Abyss Expansion:
  • Gargoyle player race added
  • Imbuing skill lets you modify equipment properties
  • Mysticism is a new magic skill with 16 spells
  • Throwing is a new combat skill
  • Stygian Abyss Dungeon is the largest and most intricate dungeon added to UO to date
• New Enhanced Client replaced Kingdom Reborn client
• Global chat implemented similar to what you see in other games