Official Site: EverQuest II
Studio: SOE, now Daybreak Game Company
Launch Date: November 9, 2004
Genre: Fantasy Hybrid Themepark
Business Model: Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
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Perfect Ten: MMOs that transitioned their business models successfully
It was 2009 when Dungeons and Dragons Online transitioned to a free-to-play model, and everything changed. That was our "Fire Nation attacked" moment. I'm serious....
The Daily Grind: What constitutes an ‘attention tax’ in MMORPGs?
Earlier this summer, MOP's Tyler casually dropped a term that leaped out at me. In describing gameplay in World of Warcraft, he wrote,
"It’s not like...
One Shots: Chugga chugga choo choo
You know what's a great reason to screenshot your MMO adventures? Because it encourages you to stop dashing to your next destination and slow...
EverQuest teases a 2025 expansion ‘to die for,’ EverQuest II sets GU129 Fear of Eternity for August
Daybreak was busy Daybreaking this week - the good kind of Daybreaking, mind you - and there's so much that we're gonna round it...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 522: Progressing through character progression
Justin and Bree deliver a theme show all about MMORPG progression, from skills and levels to quests and every other kind we could imagine.
EverQuest II brings back Summer Jubilee events, EverQuest adds new zone to Hardcore Heritage
It's that time of the year for annual good times to (ideally) roll in EverQuest and EverQuest II, as the annual summertime events that...
EverQuest II’s Dozekar PvP progression server officially opens its doors – and stabs you in the face
In the lore of the MMORPG, Dozekar is a dragon who is condemned to die at the hands of mortals and be resurrected over...
Pride events, player celebrations, and support nods begin across multiplayer and MMORPG titles
The month of June is Pride Month, and that means celebrations, support, and acknowledgment of LGBTQIA+ life and matters is back at the forefront...
EverQuest II expands character customization options as it preps the Dozekar PvP server for June 10
Daybreak is drowning EverQuest II players in a deluge of announcements and releases this week, so let's put in our googles and dive in. First,...
The MOP Up: Helldivers 2 surges to 2.5M weekly players
Thanks to a new Heart of Democracy update, Helldivers 2 is seeing great numbers as of late, with over 2.5 million players enjoying the...
EverQuest II begins beta testing its PvP progression server and Kingdom of Sky expansion for Anashti Sul
It's a whole bunch of big beta news out of EverQuest II this week, or specifically beta testing for its progression servers, as public...
The MOP Up: Villagers and Heroes celebrates 11 years on Steam
A very happy birthday to Villagers and Heroes, an underrated MMORPG that's pushing 14 years old - 11 of them on Steam: "Throwback to...
EverQuest II brings back the Beast’r Eggstravaganza, EverQuest adds new anniversary missions
Whether you're looking to celebrate the Easter season or enjoy a little anniversary-laced mystery, both EverQuest and EverQuest II have you covered. Or at...
Perfect Ten: Early versions of MMOs that were rougher than you remember
Despite our nostalgia goggles and cries for legacy versions of MMORPGs, the real truth is that most 1.0 versions of our online games were...
The Spiral of Vul contested dungeon is live in EverQuest II’s GU128 Lure of Darkness today
EverQuest II fans, get yourselves ready for launch day as GU128 aka Lure of Darkness is finally live today after a few weeks of...
EverQuest II teases next week’s Lure of Darkness update and announces a new PvP progression server
You've had one EverQuest producer's letter, yes, but what about second EverQuest producer's letter? In fact, it's literally the EverQuest II producer letter, which...
The Stream Team: Reveling in the highest of silly days in EverQuest II
It's been quite a while since Massively OP's MJ has reveled in EverQuest II's Bristlebane celebration, let alone the highest of silly days, April...
Battle Bards: The Final Refrain
It’s been a very long while, but the Battle Bards haven’t fully abandoned you — at least not without a goodbye! In the grand...
EverQuest II adjusts abilities, events, and zones as public testing for GU128 Lure of Darkness begins
Today has brought a little bit of fixing and tuning to EverQuest II, with the latest patch making adjustments to various things like events,...
EverQuest II’s GU128, Lure of Darkness, begins open testing next week
If you can remember back to January, when Daybreak released full 2025 roadmaps for the EverQuest franchise, you might recall that EverQuest II set...
