NEW ADDITIONS COMING TO THE WORLD OF EVERQUEST®II
New Expansion Pack, Echoes of Faydwer™ and New Adventure Pack, The Fallen Dynasty™ Currently In Development
SAN DIEGO, CA - May 3, 2006 - Sony Online
Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in the online games
industry, today announced details on its latest plans for
EverQuest II, which include a new expansion pack featuring an
all new playable race and an adventure pack introducing an
Asian flair to the popular massively multiplayer online game.
Echoes of Faydwer, the third expansion for EverQuest II, is
expected to be available on or around November 14, both at
retail and via digital distribution for a suggested retail
price of $39.99. The Fallen Dynasty is the third adventure
pack for EQII and will be available this June by digital
download only for a suggested retail price of $7.99 or at no
additional charge to Station Access subscribers of two months
or longer.
"Our newest offerings to the EverQuest II product line offer
great fun for EQII fans," said Laura Naviaux, senior brand
manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "Echoes of Faydwer is a
content-rich experience for both the seasoned EverQuest II
player and the newbie alike, since the new content is
accessible from the start. With The Fallen Dynasty, higher
level veterans of EQII can explore a unique adventure and
gain all-new weapons that they can bring into the rest of the
game world."
Echoes of Faydwer is the third expansion pack for EverQuest
II, and introduces a new playable race, The Fae. An enchanted
race of winged creatures, the Fae dwell on the continent of
Faydwer, in the arboreal city of Kelethin, the new starting
city being added to this latest chapter in the EQII saga.
Echoes of Faydwer includes over 350 new quests, a new
selection of profession hats, cloaks, armor, and new horse
mounts available to players of all levels. EQII players will
encounter over 40 new types of creatures to face, more than
20 new zones and adventure areas, and will be able to compete
against other players for new PvP (Player vs. Player)
rewards, plus all-new items, equipment, spells and tradeskill
recipes. The Achievement system introduced in the Kingdom of
Sky expansion has been enhanced to include additional
sub-class abilities, allowing players to further customize
their characters' abilities.
Developed in conjunction with SOE's Taiwan studio, The Fallen
Dynasty Adventure Pack promises to deliver the same
downloadable story-rich content seen in the previously
released The Bloodline Chronicles and The Splitpaw Saga, but
this time with Asian influenced adventure zones, weapons,
tradeskill rewards, as well as all new quests.
The Fallen Dynasty introduces EQII players to a mysterious
city shrouded in secrets and once ruled by a powerful entity.
The Whistling Fist, an ancient order of monks, guard its
veiled past, but seek adventurers brave enough to explore the
mysteries of this forgotten civilization.
EverQuest II Echoes of Faydwer
Features
- New playable race - The Fae
- New starting location - Kelethin
- Over 350 all-new quests
- Content and zones available for players of all levels (1 - 70)
- Cloaks that can be worn by your player character
- All-new Profession Hats and Armor
- Over 20 new adventure zones
- Over 40 new types of creatures
- New rewards for PvP (Player vs. Player) combat
- New player housing, items, equipment, spells and tradeskill recipes
- Levels for Guilds raised from 50 to 60
EverQuest II The Fallen Dynasty
Features
- Heroic and epic encounters available for players of level 55-70
- All-new weapons and items with a unique look and flair
- All-new quests and storylines
- Seven unique adventure areas
- Asian-influenced style and design
- Available via digital download only
- Station Access players with EQII will receive as part of their subscription
For more information on these games, visit the EverQuest II Web site, www.everquest2.com.