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Brand Wiki/Communication Services/Origin Systems
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Origin Systems

Corporate brand

Unclaimed

A game development studio known for the Ultima series and other classic RPGs.

Last updated August 26, 2026

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Products and positioning
  3. 3. Recent events
  4. 4. Related entries

Company facts

Origin Systems

Industry
Communication Services · Game Developers & Studios
Headquarters
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded
1983
Founder
Richard Garriott
Parent
Electronic Arts
Country
United States
Status
Defunct
On this page4
  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Products and positioning
  3. 3. Recent events
  4. 4. Related entries

Overview

Origin Systems was an American video game developer founded in 1983 by Richard Garriott and others, known for the Ultima series and other RPGs. Acquired by Electronic Arts in 1992, it was shut down in 2004.

Products and positioning

Known for deep role-playing and pioneering online games.

Product categories. Ultima series · Wing Commander series · Ultima Online

Recent events

  • 2004

    Origin Systems 关闭

    Other

    Electronic Arts 关闭了 Origin Systems 工作室。

  • 1992

    Origin Systems 被 Electronic Arts 收购

    M&A

    Electronic Arts 收购了 Origin Systems，使其成为其子公司。

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