That clockwork dragon looks like a handful for this part of intrepid adventurers.

Shroud of the Avatar — Richard Garriott’s Ultima successor — releases after four years of Early Access

Richard Garriott‘s Portalarium studio today officially released Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues for PC. Shroud of the Avatar is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game and a spiritual successor to Garriott’s landmark Ultima series.

Garriott also goes by Lord British, his in-game persona from the Ultima series. Shroud of the Avatar received nearly $2 million in crowdfunding from Kickstarter in 2013. The game entered early access on Steam in 2014, where it has received numerous updates.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.