Ultima Underworld released 22-years ago, but that doesn't mean it's been too long to see a spiritual successor of game be developed. Paul Neurth, the founder of Blue Sky Productions — the very studio that brought us Ultima Underworld has crafted a team of developers to bring Underworld Ascendant to life.
Underworld Ascendent is the spiritual successor to Ultima Underworld that you have been waiting for.
Paul Neurth wouldn't stand by and let his creation fall to the wayside, he founded another studio of OtherSide Entertainment, bring back Underworld.
The OtherSide Entertainment is composed of a team of developers that have worked on over 25 award-winning games like: Thief, Deus Ex,GEX, Neverwinter Nights, Dishonored, Metal of Honor, Uncharted, Last of Us, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and BioShock Infinite. In other words, the team has worked on great games.
Underworld Ascendant made its first appearance on Kickstarter today, with a goal of $600K. In their first couple of hours they have racked up $144K, a good start!
There are 29 days to go, check out the Kickstarter here or the video below to get a taste of what is in the works.
