EverQuest Legends

[Ennewi]

https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19940-e...magined-mmorpg

EverQuest Legends will be hosting a closed beta in April ahead of its planned July 2026 launch. Interested players can register for access to the closed beta by visiting EverQuestLegends.com.

EverQuest Legends Overview
EverQuest Legends is a newly reimagined version of classic EverQuest from its original release in 1999. Featuring all the magic and nostalgia of the original game, EQL is also packed with tons of new features and quality of life improvements. Most importantly, EQL has been designed from the ground up to appeal to players who enjoy playing their games solo and/or casually. While groups (up to 4 players) and raids (up to 8 players) are available, the entire game can be played, enjoyed, and experienced solo if that’s your playstyle.

In keeping with this approach to the game, EQL provides players with the ability to create immensely powerful characters by, among other things, selecting up to three active different classes per character (for example, you can make a rogue/paladin/wizard) and utilizing new ways to upgrade weapons and armor. As you level up and improve your gear in EQL, you will eventually gain the ability to take on the most difficult game content, whether alone or with a small group of friends.

Whether you’re an existing EverQuest player, a former player, or a new player that has never experienced the world of Norrath, EverQuest Legends offers the opportunity to enjoy everything classic EverQuest has to offer, plus a lot more! At launch, EQL will feature the content of Antonia (pre-Kunark), and all of the EverQuest playable races (including Iksar, Frogloks, and Kerran), all featured in the original EverQuest art style, including the classic graphics, zones, spell effects, loot, and music … plus more than a few new surprises!

Key New Features
Experience Classic EverQuest – EverQuest Legends features all of the magic and nostalgia of classic EverQuest, including the original art style, graphics, zones, spell effects, loot, and music. Enjoy the game as it hasn’t been seen, heard, or experienced in over 20 years.

Modern Game Features – EQL features tons of modern game features, including a streamlined user interface, upgraded spell and ability management, and countless other quality of life enhancements.

Forge Your Legend – EQL allows players to create unique characters by selecting up to three classes at a time, with all of the benefits, stats, spells, and abilities that come with each class. You can also upgrade your gear (up to +10) and swap and combine differentfocus, click, and proc effects on your gear. With 15 available races and 560 possible class combinations, the possibilities for forging the ultimate character are virtually endless.

Adventure… Your Way – With the additional power provided to player characters and the many benefits of a modernized gaming experience, EQL makes it possible for players to progress through the game at their own pace and to forge their own adventures, whether alone or with others. While small groups (up to 4 players) and raids (up to 8 players) are possible, even a solo player can build a character strong enough to take on the toughest challenges and acquire the most epic gear in the game.

Other thread: https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...83#post3785283

[OriginalContentGuy]

If this game is using the same textures and assets as classic like the video is suggesting then surely the requirements to play it are similar right?

[Reiwa]

It's not impossible that it turned out exactly like that completely on accident.

Wink wink

[MutinyLLC]

Originally Posted by Reiwa [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's not impossible that it turned out exactly like that completely on accident.

Wink wink

It's deplorable...

[Tann]

yea

[Belambic]

I don't remember the graphics of the original being quite so bad as that. I am probably misremembering after all these decades, but that's really cheesy looking.

[Reiwa]

Originally Posted by Belambic [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't remember the graphics of the original being quite so bad as that. I am probably misremembering after all these decades, but that's really cheesy looking.

^ Do we get fixed Vah Shir kitty cat armor textures? I've never seen that.

[sammoHung]

Originally Posted by MutinyLLC [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's deplorable...

A lot of people talking about this clearly have no fuckin clue how long development takes on a project like this before release.

They say July release. Which means it was probably in development when THJ released.

You guys are fuckin morons.

[BradZax]

You obviously never played THJ because they would drop HUGE updates week after week without stopping.

They added features that Daybrreak themselves have said was impossible.

If anyone will hit those dates, it's gonna be those guys.

[sammoHung]

Originally Posted by BradZax [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You obviously never played THJ because they would drop HUGE updates week after week without stopping.

They added features that Daybrreak themselves have said was impossible.

If anyone will hit those dates, it's gonna be those guys.

Again, speaking like someone who doesn't know fuck all about being in a big company working on a big project like this.

If you're one of two developers, who are also owners, yeah you can deploy shit right away.

But if.. ya know, fuck it. Idk why I even bother trying to communicate with you fuckwits. Morons, the lot of ya