Ultima Online Age of Shadows PC Big Box Complete CIB Gatefold Origin EA 2003 For Sale

Up for sale is a 100% complete-in-box (CIB) physical release of Ultima Online: Age of Shadows for PC CD-ROM, published in February 2003 by Electronic Arts and Origin Systems.

This landmark fifth expansion set comes complete with the original front-gatefold big box, CD-ROM, jewel case, official instruction manual, custom house tool reference card, registration insert, and inner cardboard packaging tray.

Where It Came From & Historical Significance

• Major Overhaul Expansion: Released in February 2003, Age of Shadows fundamentally transformed UO by adding the new landmass of Malas, introducing the Necromancer and Paladin professions, and overhauling the item system into a Diablo-style magic property framework.

• Custom Housing Revolution: Famous for introducing the landmark Custom Housing System, allowing players to build multi-story houses block-by-block using over 40,000 new homesites.

• Late Origin Systems Era: One of the final big-box expansions developed under the original Origin Systems studio banner before EA officially dissolved the brand in 2004.

What’s Included & Condition Report

• Disc Included: Original Ultima Online: Age of Shadows PC CD-ROM present in clean condition inside its original jewel case.

• Packaging Construction: Original outer gatefold big box with inner cardboard tray.

• Condition Note: Outer box displays vibrant colors with light shelf wear along the edges. The velcro front gatefold flap exhibits a minor, natural upward curl along the opening edge.