EverQuest II's July 2025 Producer's Letter: A Look Ahead
The July 2025 Producer's Letter for EverQuest II offers players a glimpse into the exciting content planned for the coming months. Following the successful launches of the Origins PvP server, Dozekar, and the Kingdom of Sky, the focus now shifts towards the highly anticipated 22nd expansion. Players of Everquest Ii can expect a busy period ahead.
Recent Events and Updates
The letter summarizes recent events, including the Lure of Darkness game update (GU128), the Beast'r Eggstravaganza, new character customization options for dwarves, elves, and humans, and the Summer Jubilee. Dozekar's launch and the opening of Anashti Sul's Kingdom of Sky beta were also highlighted. In addition, Darkpaw Games, as part of Daybreak Games' DE&I initiative, made a $5,000 donation to The San Diego LGBT Community Center.
Krono Purchase Promotion and Upcoming Events
A Krono purchase promotion, offering a free mount with every purchase, is currently underway. Looking ahead, players can anticipate the Scorched Sky Celebration and Oceansfull Festival, both part of the Summer Jubilee. The Anashti Sul expansion, Echoes of Faydwer, will have a beta in September, with a full launch planned for December. Further, Extra Life incentives will be announced later this month.
Heralds of Oblivion: The Prelude Event
The biggest news is the upcoming 'Heralds of Oblivion' event, a prelude to the 22nd expansion. This event promises to be the most significant prelude event since 2018's Against the Elements. Beginning in September, it will feature a significant amount of new content. This includes five tradeskill quests, five adventure quests, two public quests, two collections, and a wide variety of rewards such as equipment, house items, recipes, and pets. Violent rifts are opening across Norrath, promising a considerable challenge for players of all levels.
Game Update 129: Fear of Eternity
Game Update 129, titled 'Fear of Eternity', will revisit content from the Chains of Eternity expansion. This update brings back the Temple of the Faceless, the Throne of Fear, the Wurmbone Crag, and Wurmbone’s End, featuring solo, heroic, and raid versions. Substantial rewards await players who tackle these challenges. The Producer's Letter notes that screenshots shown are works in progress.
Community Initiatives
The letter also mentioned the ongoing efforts to establish a content creator program and the upcoming launch of applications for the Community Resource Council.
Looking Forward
The 22nd expansion's development is progressing well, with zone artists creating new landscapes and designers populating them with threats and challenges. While details remain scarce, the event promises to be a significant addition to the EverQuest II world, keeping players engaged for months to come. The overall tone suggests a busy and productive period for the EverQuest II team, with a clear focus on delivering high-quality content and engaging the player community.
