EverQuest II

Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment

Developer: Verant Interactive

Category: Role-Playing

Release Dates

N Amer - 11/09/2004

Online - 11/09/2004

Intl - 11/09/2004

Official Game Website

Interviews

Good things afoot for established SOE MMOs
Permanent grouping coming to some SOE titles

Guild Wars advances player combat skills and tries to level the field, but is it moving in the right direction?
First thoughts on the state of combat models in the realm of massively multiplayer games

High expectations can lead to high levels of disappointment
Beta testers need to adopt a new mantra before entering a game

Audio Director Heather Sowards Talks About the Sound Design of EverQuest II
“… The scope of the audio in general on this game is such a huge undertaking”

MMP market may be growing with new titles, but it takes a lot for the titles to succeed
Games evolve, gamers evolve but the fate of games lies in the hands of its players

News

Celebrations, Pranks and Pink Elephants Abundant in Everquest II Game Update #43
From the third annual Brew Day festival to the traditional Bristlebane Day celebration, EverQuest II’s Game Update #43 will present players with a month chock full of merriment

SOE Spreads The Love This Valentine’s Day
Online Titles to Host Variety of In-Game Valentine’s Day Events Including EverQuest II’s Erollisi Day

PLAYXPERT Delivers New In-Game Widget for EverQuest II
PLAYXPERT Offers EQII Players Extensive Reach To Friends, Guilds and Access To Important Online Tools Without Leaving The Game

Exclusive: SOE's State of the Game Report

Soe President To Deliver First “Community Address” At Fan Faire
John Smedley to Unveil Brand-New Game to the Masses in Attendance, Event broadcast Live Online

All News for EverQuest II

Description

EverQuest II is a parallel online universe to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest®. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the game’s powerful epic storyline with thousands of players online. Based 500 years after EverQuest, EverQuest II is a new and different game experience in a changed world marred by a fantastic life changing event. Players enter this world by creating their own unique character from 16 races and 48 classes and using a powerful facial customization system for unprecedented player individuality. Players will encounter hundreds of creatures as they travel across the majestic landscape of rolling hills, barren deserts, dense forests, and bustling cities. Thousands of new items, hundreds of new spells, and unlimited adventure await all who enter the world of EverQuest II.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 98/2000/ME/XP ; Processor: Pentium III 733 MHz or Higher ; Video Card: 64 MB 3D Graphics Accelerator; CD-ROM: 4X or Faster ; RAM: 512 MB RAM ;

Notes

Akella will publish the game in Russia

Internet Play:
EverQuest II is an Internet-only game which requires players to connect to Sony Online Entertainment servers via their own Internet connections. Players are responsible for their own Internet connection service and all Internet-related fees. A valid credit card is required to play EverQuest II and additional, recurring subscription fees apply.