On March 12th, SOE announced changes to the way Buddy Key accounts work for EverQuest II, to hopefully quell the issues with platinum sellers and the spam they create for legitimate players. Changes to Buddy Key Accounts In-game advertisements from platinum...
Today EverQuest II's Game Update #33 went live. You can check out the notes below! Highlights * A new experience awaits adventurers in Deathfist Citadel. * Chapter 2 is revealed in the Swords of Destiny saga. * Butcherblock quest lines have been expanded...
The EverQuest II team has opened up a new Test Server - this time using a PvP Ruleset. They've posted a F.A.Q. about the server on EQ2Players . Some interesting things: OOC is open like on normal servers, meaning you can communicate cross-faction...
The EQ2Players site has a new preview of the next update for EverQuest II - Game Update #34. The sneak peek showcases the Coercer Class Hat, the new Quest Sharing feature in the Quest Log, the ability to save custom graphics settings as Settings Profiles...
With the upcoming PvP server merges on April 30th, the EQ2Players site has a FAQ up containing information on what you can expect. The European servers Darathar, Gorenaire, and Talendor are going to be merged with the population of Venekor. On April 30th...
Game Update #34 went live today for EQ2, introducing a Coercer Class Hat, a new mount, quest sharing, and many other things. Table of Contents 1 Game Update 34 Notes 1.1 Highlights 1.2 Gameplay 1.3 Items 1.4 Quests 1.4.1 Quest Sharing 1.5 PVP 1.6 Tradeskills...
Last night the EQ2 Producer's Letter was released over on EQ2Players . Scott "Gallenite" Hartsman is the game's Producer, for those that don't know, and writes periodical articles on how the game has done recently, and where the...
In a thread on the official EQ2 forums, Scott "Gallenite" Hartsman announced that with Live Update #35, there will be an increase in character slots, for both normal subscription players, as well as those on the All Access Pass. Normal subscriptions...
Recently, in an interview with some folks from Allakhazam, Scott "Gallenite" Hartsman announced the next EverQuest II expansion - titled Rise of Kunark - slated for release on November 13th, 2007. The expansion takes place in the lands of Kunark...
The recent announcement of the next EQ2 expansion - Rise of Kunark - has gotten quite a bit of notice, not only by game websites, but also the MMO playerbase. Take the Fires of Heaven message board thread as an example; 31 pages of posts in two days....
The latest game update for EverQuest II has gone live. This update includes the return of the god Bristlebane, "Dual Wield" being removed from weapons; those weapons previously marked as "Dual Wield" have been merged into the "One...
Currently there's a EverQuest 2 Bonus EXP weekend going on in the world of Norrath. It affects your gameplay experience and tradeskills. Quests are excluded though. If you play EverQuest 2, now is probably one of the best times to log on and gain...
There's a pretty extensive preview of the upcoming Game Update 42 for EverQuest 2 available over at the official EverQuest 2 Players site . One of the big news is that all twenty-four classes will see new epic quests for grand epic weapons. They also...
Senior Producer Clint Worley of EverQuest has written a producer's letter that cover EQ in 2007 and what 2008 will have in store. 2007 was a great year for EverQuest. We launched an expansion, provided live events, and worked on building the community...
The upcoming major update 42 to EverQuest II won't be out as planned. They say soon though. There was mention in the past from Community staff that the update was to be the 5th of February (and stated prior that it was to be the latter part of January...
We're hosting a Game Update 42 Video Preview, check it out below. Game Update 42 isn't your usual home-grown update; it's almost an expansion unto itself. With this onslaught of information, you'll gain access to Adventuring as well as...
They call it "The Treasure Chest" over at EverQuest II Players. It's basically a summary of interesting posts that are worth reading from the official EQ2 forums. With so much information being posted in the EQII Official Forums at all times...
CELEBRATIONS, PRANKS AND PINK ELEPHANTS ABUNDANT IN EVERQUEST® II GAME UPDATE #43 What: 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...
Ancient EverQuest 2 lore that go into detail about the escape from Guk by Kaltuk Ironstein and Nurgg Rockfist have been discovered. On a recent expedition into the lair of Trakanon, a team of adventurers uncovered a satchel of ancient parchments. On those...
The official print magazine of EverQuest 2 is out. If you buy the issue you will get a Legends of Norrath Forsworn collector’s poster featuring art from the new Legends of Norrath series. The features of Issue # 2 include: Artisan Section Legends of Norrath...
Getting hacked and/or losing your character(s) that you've worked so hard to level up and acquire gear for is never fun. At all. SOE realizes this and have made a compiled article with security tips of what to do/avoid to ensure the safety of your...
EverQuest 2 GU 44 preview! Changes to ranged weapons being displayed. Shard of Hate has appeared. Revamped HQ for the Coalition of Tradesfolke in West Freeport. New armored Wargs in Kunark and adjustments to ranged ammunition are some of the things you...
Two weeks ago we posted about some ancient lore in EverQuest 2 - Escape from Guk. Part 3 has now surfaced and is ready for you to check out. If you've ever enjoyed EverQuest and/or been curious about the lore behind Guk.. keep reading! The morning...
A poster at a EverQuest 2 fansite called eq2flames have gotten his hands on several screenshots of Shard of Hate - the new raid instance being scheduled to come out with the next Game Update . He also have some information that he's happy to share...
Update 44 to EverQuest 2 have been under development for awhile already. The folks of EQ2 are now presenting us with a visual preview of the upcoming update. Dire hatred is once again seeping into the world of Norrath! With that new suffusion of ill intent...