u9map

A linux map viewer for Ultima IX: Ascention. This started out by following https://vulkan-tutorial.com/ and turned into a map reader for one of my favorite videogames.

• C99 codebase
• Vulkan 1.3

Note: You'll need access to the data from the original game. You can buy Ultima IX: Ascention from GoG.com

Dependencies:

• Linux
• Vulkan graphics driver
• GLFW (glfw.org)

Status:

• Dec 2025

• Terrain texures are loading and displaying correctly

• Nov 2025

• Loads and renders terrain elevation data

• Minimal view controls from keyboard and mouse

• Oct 2025 - Project started

• Todo

  • Change to streaming tiles
  • Load and display models
  • Basic physics for walking
  • Better controls