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The latest Ultima 2 Upgrade release mentioned on The Exodus Project is version 2.1, and the site directs visitors to its download section to get it. The project page itself is a blog-style changelog: it announces v2.1 and links to individual posts explaining each new feature, so the download section is the place to go for the files while the posts are where you learn what changed.
What the v2.1 release adds
The announcement post lists several new features and links to a write-up for each:
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| CGA Composite Mode | Renders the CGA graphics as intended, so alternating magenta-and-black water pixels appear as smooth deep blue, and the reversed pattern produces the red used on town and castle brick tiles |
| Stat Choice | Lets the player choose which stat to upgrade; it is a gameplay change and can be toggled in the config |
| C64 Theme | A Commodore 64 visual theme, built as a proof of concept for themes |
| Prices & Maxed Stats Bug | Addresses a bug involving vendor prices as a player approaches maxed stats, since Charisma and Intelligence are meant to lower shop prices at higher values |
The CGA Composite feature was the project's original motivation—the author describes the stock CGA modes of Ultima 2 and 3 as "pretty horrible to look at" and notes the mode was never intended to be viewed that way. The implementation reuses the algorithm written for the Ultima 3 Upgrade.
How to get it
- Go to The Exodus Project site (exodus.voyd.net).
- Open the download section referenced in the v2.1 announcement.
- Grab the Ultima 2 Upgrade package there.
- Read the linked blog posts for the v2.1 features if you want details before installing—particularly the Stat Choice toggle if you prefer the original stat behavior.
The site does not state pricing or login requirements for the download in the material available, so check the download section itself for any terms before installing.
Who this is for
This is for players running early Ultima games—specifically Ultima 2—who want improved visuals and optional gameplay fixes on top of the original release. If you only care about the graphics, CGA Composite Mode is the headline change; if you want the original rules untouched, leave the Stat Choice option off in the config.