EA Offers Ultima 8 “On the House” (Updated: Not for Aussies?)

Electronic Arts’s Origin digital storefront has a running feature called On the House, in which a different game is made available for free for…well, the durations seem to vary somewhat, but “for a little while” is probably a good way to put it.

And starting today, they’ve made Ultima 8 available for free.

Free?! What’s the catch?

There’s no catch. Grab full games, expansions and more at absolutely no cost. Just make sure to act fast because On the House specials can appear and disappear at any time.

You mean a trial or demo, right?

Nope. You’re getting a full version of the real game — for free!

How long will I own the game?

Once you’ve claimed your game, it’s yours to keep!

Why is Origin doing this?

Our goal is to provide a great gaming experience and a way to discover awesome new games. Having a game in your library, for free, is a fantastic way to see what Origin is all about.

Of course, if Origin and EA aren’t your thing, you can also grab Ultima 8 for $5.99 USD on GOG.

The First Age of Update: It appears that this particular freebie isn’t available everywhere in the world:

If the Origin storefront in your region isn’t offering Ultima 8 for free, sound off in the comments!