EverQuest Video Game Series
EverQuest Series Evolution
2017
Landmark
2016
Legends of Norrath: Oathbound
2004
EverQuest II
2001
EverQuest Deluxe Edition
1999
EverQuest
Landmark
Simulation
February 21, 2017
An online sandbox game set in the universe of the popular EverQuest MMO title. The game can be considered a spin-off created on the side while the developers work on the official sequel to the series. Daybreak Game Company is giving a huge open world to the players, who can shape and develop this environment freely. The gameplay is largely based on the mechanics present in the very popular Minecraft, and the most important aspect of the gameplay is an extensive crafting system, giving access to different tools as the player progresses. These allow the crafting of various things - from simple walls to complex and creativity-driven buildings. Interestingly, the players' creativity is appreciated by the creators, for the best ideas of the virtual architects are transferred to the world of EverQuest Next. What is important, the players' virtual creations are going to look the same in the two games, for both of them utilize the ForgeLight engine.
Legends of Norrath: Oathbound
Strategy
August 17, 2016
Legends of Norrath: Oathbound is a Sony Online Entertainment strategy game in the card convention. Players collect cards and stack their own decks for duels with computer-aided intelligence or live opponents. The whole is based on the realities of the popular EverQuest fantasy universe.
EverQuest II
RPG
November 8, 2004
EverQuest II is a follow-up to an immensely popular MMORPG, released five years after the original. It was developed by Daybreak Game Company, a studio which created the whole franchise. The game is set in the land of Norrath, perfectly known to all the fans, which was enhanced with many new locations. The list of changes also includes the character creator: before the beginning of the game, the players can select the race, looks, and gender of their avatar – the statistics and specialization of the character are determined later on in the game. EverQuest II also introduces new means of transportation (you can travel both on horseback and aboard a boat), as well as new events (such as gladiator duels), and the whole gameplay premise has been altered in many aspects; for example, experience can now be gained by peaceful conduct as well – for instance by developing craftsmanship, trading skills, magic abilities, or elements of the inventory. If compared with the prequel, Ever Quest II can boast substantially better graphics, spearheaded by high-resolution textures, complex weather effects, and rich animations.
- EverQuest II: Desert of Flames September 12, 2005
- EverQuest II: Kingdom of Sky February 21, 2006
- EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer November 14, 2006
- EverQuest II: Rise of Kunark November 13, 2007
- EverQuest II: The Shadow Odyssey November 18, 2008
- EverQuest II: Sentinel's Fate February 16, 2010
- EverQuest II: Destiny of Velious February 22, 2011
- EverQuest II: Age of Discovery December 6, 2011
- EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity November 13, 2012
- EverQuest II: Tears of Veeshan November 12, 2013
- EverQuest II: Altar of Malice November 11, 2014
- EverQuest II: Terrors of Thalumbra November 17, 2015
- EverQuest II: Planes of Prophecy November 28, 2016
- EverQuest II: Chaos Descending November 13, 2018
EverQuest Deluxe Edition
RPG
April 15, 2001
EverQuest Deluxe Edition is a full version of one of the most popular massivelly multiplayer online cRPG games made by Verant Interactive, in addition to the basic version of the game containing two additions, The Ruins of Kunark and The Scars of Velious.
EverQuest
RPG
March 16, 1999
One of the first MMORPGs, which gained massive popularity all over the world. The game was released in 1999, and in the following years over twenty expansions have been created for it. EverQuest is set in a fantasy world, which we explore as a player-created character. You can choose from a range of races and character classes, which you can combine to suit your preferences. The inspiration for Daybreak Game Company's production was Ultima Online — and although the developers used some tried and tested features in the 3D environment, they also implemented some new ideas. The gameplay consists mostly of exploring of open locations, fighting the encountered enemies, as well as developing the protagonist by gaining new abilities and equipment. Additionally, EverQuest features both main quests and a multitude of side quests.
- EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark April 25, 2000
- EverQuest: The Scars of Velious December 5, 2000
- EverQuest: Shadows of Luclin December 4, 2001
- EverQuest: The Planes of Power October 22, 2002
- EverQuest: Lost Dungeons of Norrath September 8, 2003
- EverQuest: Gates of Discord February 9, 2004
- EverQuest: Omens of War September 13, 2004
- EverQuest: Dragons of Norrath February 14, 2005
- EverQuest: Depths of Darkhollow September 14, 2005
- EverQuest: Prophecy of Ro February 21, 2006
- EverQuest: The Legacy of Ykesha February 24, 2003
- EverQuest: The Serpent's Spine September 19, 2006
- EverQuest: The Buried Sea February 13, 2007
- EverQuest: Secrets of Faydwer November 13, 2007
- EverQuest: Seeds of Destruction October 21, 2008
- EverQuest: Underfoot December 15, 2009
- EverQuest: House of Thule October 12, 2010
- EverQuest: Veil of Alaris November 15, 2011
- EverQuest: Rain of Fear November 28, 2012
- EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken October 8, 2013
- EverQuest: The Darkened Sea November 11, 2014
- EverQuest: The Broken Mirror November 18, 2015
- EverQuest: Empires of Kunark November 16, 2016
- EverQuest: Ring of Scale December 12, 2017
- EverQuest: The Burning Lands December 11, 2018
EverQuest Next
RPG
cancelled
The third installment in the popular MMORPG series, which aims to present a new approach to the franchise. It was developed by Sony Online Entertainment and is distributed in the free-to-play business model. Once again, the players have the opportunity to go the fantasy land of Norrath to learn over 10 thousand years of its history. The developers of EverQuest Next decided to employ voxel structure for the game world and therefore allow the players to shape it to a large extent (by building new cities, drilling underground tunnels, creating items, etc.). The changes were also introduced in the combat mechanics which combine elements of RPGs and arcade games. The role of a story campaign is played by the events called the Rallying Calls that can last for months with thousands of players taking part in them.
EverQuest Series News
„MMOs Don't Give People the Tools to Build Community Anymore,” Says Everquest 2 Head
The creative director of EverQuest 2 at the convention was critical of the current direction of the MMORPG genre. It bothers him that games of this type no longer build community and many of them can be played almost as singleplayer titles.
video games
Adrian Werner
June 27, 2024
Gamers Want Tough Game Because „Challenge Leads to a Sense of Accomplishment.” Everquest Dev Speaks About High Difficulty of Cult MMORPG
According to the design manager at the Daybreak Game studio, the high difficulty level of the MMORPG EverQuest is one of the reasons why the 25-year-old game is still popular among players.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
June 26, 2024
Gamers Want Tough Game Because „Challenge Leads to a Sense of Accomplishment.” Everquest Dev Speaks About High Difficulty of Cult MMORPG
According to the design manager at the Daybreak Game studio, the high difficulty level of the MMORPG EverQuest is one of the reasons why the 25-year-old game is still popular among players.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
June 26, 2024
Older Than WoW and RuneScape. Cult MMORPG Now 25 Years-old, Developers' Plans Still Ambitious
Two games from the Darkpaw Games studio are celebrating anniversaries this year that could be the envy of many MMO productions. Despite the passage of years, the developers do not stop supporting their works.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
January 19, 2024
Older Than WoW and RuneScape. Cult MMORPG Now 25 Years-old, Developers' Plans Still Ambitious
Two games from the Darkpaw Games studio are celebrating anniversaries this year that could be the envy of many MMO productions. Despite the passage of years, the developers do not stop supporting their works.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
January 19, 2024
MMO Devs Add and Abandon Lootboxes After Community Backlash
EverQuest 2 almost fell victim to the pay-to-win system. Player reaction stopped the developers and led to significant changes in the game's update process.
video games
Sonia Selerska
April 4, 2023
Everquest 2's Prison Server Shut Down; Users Permabanned
The Drunder server in EQ2 has been shut down. The game's developers did this without notifying the players in advance, which caused quite a controversy.
video games
Miriam Moszczynska
July 4, 2022