Ultima: The Reconstruction

The online community dedicated to preserving Ultima through development efforts.


Upgrade Packages

Some patch authors have integrated their updates with the works of other fan developers to provide you with a single, one-stop shop "Upgrade Solution" package.


9    Ultima 2 Upgrade

Earth looks more colorful with this patch Earth looks more colorful with this patch

Produced By: Voyager Dragon
Web Site: exodus.voyd.net
Status: Complete

Downloads:
  ·   Release 1.1 (223.3 kB)
  ·   Speed Fix Only (Micro Dragon) (2.6 kB)
  ·   Galactic Patch Only (Moonstone Dragon) (21.2 kB)

This is the Exodus Project's upgrade to the second installment of the Ultima Series. While the 1982 IBM PC release of U2 had only 4-color graphics, the U2 Upgrade patch adds a score of new enhancements including EGA graphics, fully-colored tiles, lower-case text, better save game support, and a few hotkeys.

Also included in this upgrade are Micro Dragon's Speed Fix, to avert the divide-by-zero error; and Moonstone Dragon's Galactic Map Patch, which adds maps for the inner planets. See the included README file for more information.


10    Ultima 3 Upgrade

An Ambrosian Shrine in EGA color An Ambrosian Shrine in EGA color

Produced By: Voyager Dragon
Web Site: exodus.voyd.net
Status: Complete

Downloads:
  ·   MIDI Files (15.3 kB)
  ·   Release 3.0 (297.1 kB)

This is the Exodus Project's upgrade to the third installment of the Ultima Series. This upgrade patch enhances the gameplay of the original U3 by added MIDI music and three additional video modes (VGA, EGA, and CGA Composite) -- which includes features that were only available in the Apple II and Commodore 64 releases. In addition to some addition hotkeys, this patch also adds a frame limiter to make sure that this 1983 game runs at a playable speed on modern hardware.


11    Ultima 4 Upgrade

Lord British's throne room in VGA Lord British's throne room in VGA

Produced By: Aradindae Dragon, Wiltshire Dragon
Web Site: www.moongates.com/u4/
Status: Complete

Downloads:
  ·   Release 1.3 (617.3 kB)
  ·   Music Machine 1.0 (118.4 kB)

This is an upgrade patch for Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar that adds new features to the PC version. The original musical score, once only available on the Apple and Commodore platforms, is now integrated back into the game. The graphics were also given a face lift and expanded to 256 colors (VGA). Some additional hotkeys (e.g. the ability to exit to DOS) and a frame limiter have also been added, and few of the game's 15-year-old bugs have been repaired. For more information read the included README file.

This was once two separate packages, the Ultima IV Music Upgrade (Aradindae) and the Ultima IV Graphics pack (Wiltshire). They later combined forces to produce this package.


15    Ultima 5 Upgrade


Produced By: Voyager Dragon
Web Site: exodus.voyd.net
Status: Inactive

Downloads:
  ·   Release 1.0 (340.8 kB)
  ·   MIDI Files (30.7 kB)

The Exodus Project's third and latest upgrade patch adds a MIDI musical score to Ultima V that originally appeared in the Commodore 128 / Apple II versions. The Atari ST score is soon to follow. Read the included README file for specifics.


51    Ultima 7 Complete Upgrade


Produced By: Dahgon Dragon
Status: Complete

Downloads:
  ·   Complete Upgrade Patch (542.1 kB)
  ·   SCC-1 GS Soundfont (2.9 MB)

Dagon's patch encorporates Dragon Baroque's U7Win9x Patch and Newton Dragon's GM patches for Ultima VII with an installation program. The additional SCC-1 soundfont for SoundBlaster soundcards also lets you experience the music of U7 as it was intended on a Roland SoundCanvas.


37    Ultima 9 Dialogue/Monster/Economy Patches

New item lists add balance to the U9 economy New item lists add balance to the U9 economy

Produced By: Grandor Dragon, Novum Dragon
Status: Complete

Downloads:
  ·   All Patches v1.6 (495.5 kB)
  ·   Monster/Economy Patch Only v1.0 (79.8 kB)

Play a whole new Ascension! These three patches, once individual efforts, have merged into one project to bring you a completely new story for U9. Monsters are more complex, item selections and prices at shops are more balanced, and the plot now takes past Ultimas into consideration. You can also name your character now! See the included documentation for details.

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