EverQuest has announced its comprehensive development roadmap for 2024, alongside the launch of the captivating Anniversary Tower event.
The Anniversary Tower
The latest addition to the EverQuest universe is the Anniversary Tower, located in the North Desert of Ro. Players encounter a merchant maiden, Miacallie Herlsas, upon arrival. She offers various items for purchase, but only after players have completed the Tower Trials. These trials span 11 floors filled with Norrathian artwork and require keys obtained by completing specific tasks. Successful completion of trials rewards players with timeless tokens, which can be used to purchase items from Miacallie.
Year of Darkpaw: A Celebration of EverQuest
2024 is dubbed “The Year of Darkpaw,” a celebration packed with monthly collections, giveaways, limited edition items, and the continuous unveiling of the Anniversary Tower’s quests and heroic adventures. Each month adds new quests, rewards, and merchandise to the game, maintaining a dynamic and engaging environment for players.
Key Highlights of the 2024 Roadmap
- Launch of Laurion’s Song Tier Raids: Tier 1 in January, followed by subsequent tiers in the following months.
- Special Events: Including Erollisi Day, Brew Day, Bristlebane Day, and more, celebrating various aspects of the game’s rich lore.
- Launch of New Progression Servers: Scheduled for May, with specific rulesets to be announced.
- Pride Month Familiars and Hardcore Heritage Events: Celebrated in June, along with other thematic events throughout the year.
- Server Merges and Performance Improvements: Continuous enhancements to server performance and potential server merges for improved gameplay experience.
- Anniversary Celebrations: EverQuest II’s 20th anniversary in November, accompanied by the Champion’s Festival and Feast of Giving events.
- 31st Expansion: Beta and pre-order opening in October, with the official launch in December.
Continuous Development and Community Engagement
The roadmap also outlines ongoing efforts in server performance improvement, UI engine updates, and anti-cheat measures, ensuring a seamless and secure gaming experience.
Jenn Chan, Head of Studio, emphasizes that while the roadmap is comprehensive, dates and events might change as necessary. The team’s dedication to mapping out an exciting year for EverQuest is evident in the variety and depth of the content planned for 2024.
This announcement from EverQuest indicates a year full of adventures, updates, and celebrations, promising an enriching experience for both long-time fans and new players of this iconic MMORPG.