EverQuest Legends Pre-Orders Open, Official Service Starts July 28
This is the first full-scale reconstruction of a foundational MMORPG that predates World of Warcraft, redesigned from the ground up for solo play while keeping the original's 1999-era aesthetic intact.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer.
Daybreak Games and developer Game Jawn opened pre-orders for the PC MMORPG 'EverQuest Legends' on June 17, with official service scheduled to begin July 28. The game is a reconstruction of the 1999 classic 'EverQuest', rebuilt for solo and casual play. It retains the original's graphics, art style, magic effects, and music from 1999, while revamping the user interface and optimizing magic and ability management for modern convenience. Players can select up to three classes simultaneously, with 15 races and 560 class combinations available. The base game costs $19.99 and includes one month of play time; subsequent months cost $9.99. Pre-order purchasers receive access to a dedicated beta test running from July 1 to July 21, the right to reserve a character name for the official service, and an in-game exclusive title 'the Legend'. Beta progress will not carry over to the full release. The game supports groups of up to 4 players and raids of up to 8 players, but all content is designed to be completable solo.
Game Jawn, the independent studio behind the reconstruction, is a small team founded by former EverQuest players. The game is built on a custom engine that recreates the original's look without using the original code.
Players who do not pre-order can still join the beta by purchasing a "Founder's Pack" that includes beta access and other bonuses, though the sources do not specify the pack's price or contents beyond the pre-order benefits. The pre-order beta runs from July 1 to July 21, and progress resets for launch.
The class system allows any combination of three classes from the original's lineup, including warrior, cleric, enchanter, and necromancer. The 560 class combinations come from selecting three of the 15 races, each with different starting stats and abilities. Equipment upgrades now use a new system that the sources describe as "new ways to upgrade equipment" without further detail.
The game's subscription model is the only way to play after the first month; there is no free-to-play option. The $19.99 base price includes the first month, and the $9.99 monthly fee is the same as the original EverQuest's subscription cost at launch, adjusted for inflation.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 伝説のMMORPGを現代に蘇らせる「EverQuest Legends」のプレオーダーが始まる。サービス開始は7月28日を予定
- Automaton 老舗MMORPGの現代向け“再構築”『EverQuest Legends』7月28日リリースへ。すべてソロor少人数でも楽しめるように刷新、カジュアル化されて蘇る
- Denfaminicogamer 伝説的なMMORPG『EverQuest』を再構築した『EverQuest Legends』予約受付が開始。グラフィックや音楽は1999年当時のものを再現しつつ、ソロプレイでも全コンテンツを遊べる現代版として7月28日に正式サービス開始へ