EverQuest®: Call Of The Forsaken™ Expansion Now Available

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today launched EverQuest^®: Call of the Forsaken™, the unprecedented 20^th expansion for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), including an all-new featured storyline, new zones to explore, significant enhancements to the game's mercenary system, and special in-game items and rewards.

"The launch of EverQuest's 20^th expansion is a testament to the dedication of all of the talented people, developers and members of our awesome community, who have contributed to the game over the years," said Thom Terrazas, Senior Producer, EverQuest. "As we approach the 15^th anniversary of EverQuest in 2014, the influence of the franchise is unparalleled in the MMO genre. This latest expansion demonstrates our continued commitment to bring the highest quality content to one of the most dedicated player communities in the industry."

EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken takes players across the once peaceful plains of West Karana where they must encounter the powerful dragon, Lady Lendiniara. With the region rent asunder and the Ethernere exposed, countless realities collide and instability runs rampant, transforming the local wildlife and drawing mysterious new creatures to the land. Familiar faces, including iconic characters thought to be lost in time, will reemerge and fight alongside Qeynos military allies to restore peace to the region and send Lady Lendiniara back to her own dimension.

EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken content and features include:

• Mercenary Alternate Advancements (AAs) – A specialized line of AAs that will enable players to customize the skills of mercenaries and make them even more powerful.
• Mercenary Gear – The ability for players to manage mercenary equipment and provide them with powerful weapons and armor.
• Heroic Adventures – Mission-style content offers a unique experience each time players adventure through them, including a chance at new loot, rares, and currency you can collect and spend at special merchants!
• New Zones – All new zones, including West Karana, Neriak 4th Gate, Bixie Warfront, and the Deadhills.
• Additional Features and Content – New raids and tradeskill recipes, additional shared Bank Slots (2), all new spells, alternate advancements (AAs), and powerful gear.

EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with the content descriptors for suggestive themes and the use of alcohol and violence. Call of the Forsaken is available for $39.99 USD. The Collector's Edition, which includes several in-game bonus items, is available for $89.99 USD.

Standard and Collector's Edition items include:

STANDARD EDITION

• Journeyman's Pocketed Rucksack: 32 Slot Bag
• Gargoyle Statue: House and Yard Item
• Tirun House Pet / Familiar
• Painting: Naythox Thex
• Painting: Cristanos Thex
• Mark of Neriak: Neriak Neon Sign

COLLECTOR'S EDITION

• Journeyman's Pocketed Rucksack: 32 Slot Bag
• Gargoyle Statue: House and Yard Item
• Tirun House Pet / Familiar
• Painting: Naythox Thex
• Painting: Cristanos Thex
• Mark of Neriak: Neriak Neon Sign
• Honeycomb Satchel: 36 Slot Bag
• Hive of the Bixie: Bixie Honeycomb House
• Mount: Ethernere Wurm
• Contract of the Bixie: Bixie Mercenary

For more information on Call of the Forsaken and other EverQuest expansions, please visit:
http://www.everquest.com/expansions.

For press assets, including box art, trailers and screenshots, visit: www.soepress.com.

Further assets and information can be found here:
http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1219.

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