Following the sale of Sierra to CUC International and her husband Ken's departure, Roberta Williams retires from the gaming industry. She expresses a desire to pursue other interests and spend more time with her family.

During retirement, Roberta travelled extensively. She also pursued other hobbies and interests, including writing and designing non-digital projects, enjoying a quieter life away from the public eye.

Roberta briefly hints at a possible return to game development, sparking speculation among fans. Ultimately, this did not materialize into a full-fledged project.

Roberta Williams, with co-writer John Sczepaniak, released 'Roberta Williams' Sierra On-Line Retrospective', a detailed book about the history of Sierra On-Line. This marks a more active re-engagement with her legacy in the gaming world.