EQ to Release New Expansion Confirmed

The most successful and addictive MMORPG of them all, the name of which escapes me at the moment, is about ready to launch an expansion pack named Shadows of Luclin, introducing a new race, of course new zones and tons more of those campable items! Here’s the briefing from Yahoo:

Supported by a complete graphic overhaul, Shadows of Luclin will allow EverQuest players to witness their world in unprecedented splendor.

“Shadows of Luclin will give EQ fans a beautiful uncharted territory to explore,” stated Jeff Butler, producer, Sony Online Entertainment. “Whether you’re a devoted long-term fan looking for new challenges or just discovering online gaming for the first time, Shadows of Luclin is filled with enough captivating adventures to support all levels of EverQuest players.”

The Shadows of Luclin takes voyagers to a satellite hovering ominously above the world of Norrath. An area of great mystery, magic, and perplexity, Luclin is divided into a land of light, ruled by Discord, and a land of shadow, ruled by Order. Each side of this amazing world will present many new secrets, treasures and unique monsters.

Shadows of Luclin key features:

• New adventure zones, including a new starting city
• All new, highly detailed player-character models
• Massively enhanced 3D graphics engine
• An all-new player character race
• Challenging new quests, items to trade and sell, NPCs and more

Complete graphical overhaul? Wonder what that means. Will that apply to the standard EQ lands as well? If so will it be like the expansion to Diablo II in that only those with the expansion can interact with others? Or will there be “normal” models of enhanced characters for those without the expansion to see… interesting.