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EverQuest II (EQII)

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Skyshrine Update Deployed

Sony Online Entertainment and the EverQuest 2 team have announced that the latest update, Skyshrine, has been released. Skyshrine includes a level cap raised to 92, an outdoor zone in Withered Lands with over 100 quests, solo, small groups, and raid content, and storyline events. Players can now get their hands on an all new Drake mount, new tradeskill quests and new items as well.
Reported on Apr 17, 2012
Destiny of Velious Update 63 Detailed

Sony Online Entertainment has laid out details about EverQuest II Update 63: Skyshine. In Skyshine, the Destiny of Velious storyline continues as players head into the Withered Lands, seeking entrance to Skyshrine, the ancient dragon city. The new content will feature a level cap increase, a new zone to explore and over a hundred new quests. The team has released a new trailer to show off the Withered Lands.
Reported on Mar 13, 2012
SOTW: EverQuest II Edition Winner's Announcement!

We've pored over your many awesome EQ2 screenshots for this week's "Screenshot of the Week," and today we're excited to announce the winning entry!
Reported on Feb 28, 2012
Screenshot of the Week: EverQuest II Edition!

Everyone loves to take screenshots of their favorite games, and we want you to share them with us and the rest of the MMORPG.com community! To that end, we're back with our latest Screenshot of the Week feature, and we're looking to give out some cool swag. This week, we'll be focusing on EverQuest II screenshots!
Reported on Feb 21, 2012
Erollisi Day Screens

Sony Online Entertainment and the EverQuest II development teams have sent out a cool half dozen screenshots featuring the annual in-game event called Erollisi Day.
Reported on Feb 06, 2012
Critical Mitigation to Be Removed

Everquest II executive producer Dave "Smokejumper" Georgeson has posted on the official forums some big news for players: Critical mitigation will be removed entirely from the game. The upcoming changes will first head to the test server and then to all EQ2 servers afterward.
Reported on Feb 01, 2012
On F2P Success and EQNext

It's been nearly two months since the free to play launch of EverQuest II. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Executive Producer Dave Georgeson about the success of the new version of EQII and the future of EQ as a whole... including EQNext. See what he's got to say in our exclusive interview.
Reported on Jan 24, 2012
Wings Over Norrath

Everquest II players now have the ability to fly with the addition of the new Pegasus Feather Flight Wings or Nightmare Flight Wings. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the team has released a new video showing off the new flight mode. Check it out!
Reported on Jan 11, 2012
Stats Show Impressive Growth Since F2P

According to a pair of 'tweets' by Sony Online Entertainment's John Smedley, EverQuest II has shown impressive growth since going free to play in early December.
Reported on Jan 10, 2012
Age of Discovery Review

In early December, EverQuest II officially went 'free to play' and the "Age of Discovery" expansion was released at the same time. In our latest combo video and text review, we take a look at EQ II: AoD to see how it measures up to the glory days of the franchise. Check it out in your favorite format and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Reported on Dec 29, 2011
The Dungeon Maker

One of the most highly touted features in the latest EverQuest 2 expansion is the Dungeon Maker. The Dungeon Maker allows players to, well, make and publish their own dungeons using assets discovered and awarded during game play in the EverQuest 2 world. Check out this introductory video.
Reported on Dec 22, 2011
Expansion & F2P Launch Trailer

Sony Online Entertainment and the EverQuest II team have released a brand new trailer to celebrate the official launch of the latest expansion, Age of Discovery. The video also celebrates the F2P conversion of the game and the Freeport Reborn content upgrade. Check it out!
Reported on Dec 08, 2011
Age of Discovery & Freeport Reborn Trailer

Sony Online Entertainment has put together a new trailer featuring a recent tour of some of the new locations and content that will arrive in EverQuest II on December 6th. Both the Age of Discovery expansion and the Freeport Reborn content update are featured in the trailer. Check it out!
Reported on Dec 06, 2011
Age of Discovery & Freeport Reborn Coming December 6th

Sony Online Entertainment has announced the release date for the Everquest II: Age of Discovery expansion pack that will coincide with the F2P version release as well. The expansion pack and the new free content for all players will be released on December 6th. Included for all players when Age of Discovery goes live is the Freeport Reborn content.
Reported on Nov 30, 2011
Age of Discovery & Freeport Reborn Preview

Recently, Sony Online Entertainment announced that EverQuest II will be moving to a hybrid free to play revenue model on December 6th and that Age of Discovery, the game's latest expansion, would be launching near then as well. We recently had the opportunity to check out the Age of Discovery, including a look at Game Update 62 "Freeport Reborn" and the new Beastmaster. Check it out and then leave us your reaction in the comments.
Reported on Nov 28, 2011
Double XP Weekend & Black Friday Sale

The Everquest 2 team has announced that players will be able to take advantage of a double XP weekend beginning on Thursday, November 24th. In addition, the Marketplace will be giving players some hot deals for Black Friday.
Reported on Nov 23, 2011
Freeport Revamp Trailer

EverQuest II's Nathan "Kaitheel" McCall and Jonathan "Prakun" Caraker walk us through the upcoming revamp of EverQuest II's city of Freeport in this latest trailer.
Reported on Nov 21, 2011
F2P Announcement Trailer

Sony Online Entertainment announced earlier this week that EverQuest 2 would finally be going free to play in early December. To celebrate the announcement, the dev team produced a nifty new video showing off the epic scope of EQ2. Check it out!
Reported on Nov 11, 2011
Going F2P…For Real This Time

That's right. Everquest II is going free to play, not with separate servers for F2Pers and subscribers. SOE has a full-blown F2P revenue plan in mind for all EQII players. We've got the details for you from MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford who spoke with SOE's Dave Georgeson yesterday. Read on!
Reported on Nov 07, 2011
Gnoob the Gnome & the Mercenary System

Gnoob the Gnome is back in this new trailer from the EverQuest II: Age of Destiny team. This time Gnoob gives viewers and inside look at the soon to be unleashed mercenary system. Check out the 98-pound weakling that is Gnoob.
Reported on Oct 28, 2011