If you can believe it, the first EverQuest debuted March 16, 1999, more than ten full years ago, and both it and its successor are both still played by loyal fans of one of the games that helped pushed the subscriber MMO genre into what it is today.

EverQuest II, nearing its 5-year anniversary, currently has its latest major update out and we have the latest details.

What:

EverQuest II’s game update, The Shards of Destiny  is live now and brings sorrow and anger to the world of Norrath as there has been a mysterious disappearance of the famed Erollisi Marr, the goddess of love. Her absence has cast a dark cloud over Norrath and it is up to the players to travel to the Shard of Love and defeat the creatures they encounter to determine the fate of Erollisi Marr. In addition to the new storyline, players can also enjoy new features such as Chronomagic, housing additions and the all new achievement system.

Update Features:

  • Chronomagic: Down-tier your level to experience content you may have previously missed while you were leveling up
  • Enter the Shard of Love: For the first time ever, players will be able to explore the home of Erollisi Marr
  • All new 4x Dungeon: Test your skills in Miragul's Planar Shard
  • Achievement System: Track and share your accomplishments with other players
  • Housing Addition: All houses will receive a new room where you can use your creativity and expand your collections

When:

The Shards of Destiny is live

If you're playing EQ, get the update and tell us how it is in the comments. We'd love to hear your thoughts on it, the game itself and your memories of the classic MMO.