Sony Online Entertainment today announced EverQuest II Extended is going free to play in mid-August. EverQuest II Producer, Dave "Smokejumper" Georgeson posted a Producer’s Letter to announce the exciting new service for EverQuest II in the forum.
Many of you are aware of the free-to-play model that’s being embraced by many of the big game developers out there. We’re not the first folks to entertain the idea for an MMO, but we do have the biggest and best virtual world to offer in such a model and we firmly believe that we can expose thousands and thousands of new players to the world of Norrath if we embrace that concept.
The Extended service is still being tested at the moment, which is an optional service that is not associated with current EQII live game play experience. SOE provides EQII players with a choice of either a subscription-based or free-to-play business model – two distinct experiences operating in parallel. The free adventure service allows new players to experience more quality content and increased participation than the previously offered 14-day trial.
Check out EQII Extended – FAQ and Dave Georgeson’s Letter for more details on the service.
