Before World of Warcraft hooked its horns into the MMO loving public, Sony Online Entertainment’s EverQuest was the game of choice for those who enjoyed online games. Today, SOE is acknowledging those players, and even hoping to get a few back, by unveiling their Living Legacy program.
The initiative, which starts today and lasts until the end of September, will let all EQ and EQII subscribers with inactive accounts in good standing log back in and play for free until the end of July.
“The EverQuest franchise has touched so many lives since the launch of EverQuest in 1999, and with the 10th anniversary of EverQuest just around the corner, we felt it was the best time to give back to all the players who made it the cultural phenomenon it is today,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “We are grateful for the continued support from our legions of fans and are extremely excited about the groundswell of interest surrounding Living Legacy.”
Additional details on the Living Legacy program are at the jump.
Via SOE PR:
Key features of the Living Legacy program include:
- All qualified returning EQ players will receive the EverQuest Secrets of Faydwer all-in-one compilation and bonus in-game items at no additional cost.
- All qualified returning EQII players will receive the EverQuest II Rise of Kunark all-in-one compilation and bonus in-game items at no additional cost.
- All software provided during the promotional period will be credited to any EQ or EQII account that is converted to a valid, paying monthly subscription.
- Current EQII players who recruit a friend to play the game who converts to a valid subscription will receive free gameplay-time added upon conclusion of their then-current subscription.
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