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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
In March 2022, UOForever launched a new shard called Overdrive. Overdrive is a copy of UOForever, but has a different PvP style. Overdrive’s PvP is based on the Sphere emulator which allows you to move while casting. This makes Magery extremely powerful and typically how most people fight. Melee is still very powerful but is used more as a supplemental form of fighting.
In March 2022, UOForever launched a new shard called Overdrive. Overdrive is a copy of UOForever but with a fresh and exciting combat style. So, all the amazing content and updates from UO Forever is synced with Overdrive.


UOForever & Overdrive’s code are synced so any updates made will be pushed to both servers simultaneously.
Overdrive is built with the intention of satisfying both casual and hardcore players. We have options to quickly get started and right hop into action as well as reward players who invest time into their character and exploration.
 
Overdrive's combat style is known for being able to move while casting spells so it is primarily Magery focused combat with melee being a supplemental tool. You can think of Overdrive just like other rulesets people master like being great at T2A 5x, or 7x. It is a style that is all about using line of sight properly and mastering spell timings.


==Download, Install, and Access Overdrive==
==Download, Install, and Access Overdrive==

Revision as of 09:29, 6 September 2024

Introduction

In March 2022, UOForever launched a new shard called Overdrive. Overdrive is a copy of UOForever but with a fresh and exciting combat style. So, all the amazing content and updates from UO Forever is synced with Overdrive.

Overdrive is built with the intention of satisfying both casual and hardcore players. We have options to quickly get started and right hop into action as well as reward players who invest time into their character and exploration.

Overdrive's combat style is known for being able to move while casting spells so it is primarily Magery focused combat with melee being a supplemental tool. You can think of Overdrive just like other rulesets people master like being great at T2A 5x, or 7x. It is a style that is all about using line of sight properly and mastering spell timings.

Download, Install, and Access Overdrive

To access UO Overdrive, you will need to download the UOForever launcher. UO Overdrive is a sister shard to UOForever so we share the same launcher, login and files.

  1. Visit UO Overdrive’s website and download and install the UOForever Launcher: https://uooverdrive.com/download/
  2. Click the PLAY NOW button on the main screen of the launcher
  3. Enter your desired username/password and your account will be automatically created
  4. Select the Overdrive shard from the shard list

If you have having issues installation Overdrive visit Download & Installation look at the Troubleshooting section. Contact Staff if you are trying to play from a Mac device. The quickest way to get a response is to join our Discord.

VIDEO: How to Download, Install & Create A Character on UO Overdrive

Wiki

UO Overdrive share the same code as UOForever so we use their same Wiki. All information shown on the Wiki is applicable to Overdrive. Any changes specific to Overdrive will be noted at the end of the article.

PvP Guide

Please refer to the PvP (Overdrive) article.

Donations

Please refer to the Donations (Overdrive) article.

Pages in category "Overdrive"

The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.