The Everquest franchise is one of the industry’s true survivors. Launched all the way back in 1999, it was the first MMORPG to enjoy widespread commercial success, and was the defining example of the form until the arrival of World of Warcraft in 2003. The original game and its sequel, both of which switched to free-to-play over ten years ago, retain a player base and continue to receive monthly updates. This year, they will be joined by a sibling: EverQuest Legends, described as an “excavation and preservation project” that seeks to recreate the original experience.
