Sony Online Entertainment will launch shareware (free-to-play) version of EverQuest II, which will run simultaneously with the game on a fee basis. As reported by Gamespot, the branch became known as EverQuest II: Extended and open access to many of the players pay locations, including the addition of Shadow Odyssey.

Unlike the original EverQuest II: Extended will be playing with the free client and no subscription fees, but in it for real money you can buy game bonuses: equipment and consumable items. A detailed list of changes published on the official game site.

It is expected that the beta version of EverQuest II: Extended will begin work Aug. 17, 2010.

Fantasy MMORPG EverQuest II, based on the world of its predecessor, EverQuest, released in fall 2004. The game works on the model of a monthly payment of subscriptions, and in addition allows you to pay additional gaming opportunities. EverQuest II events taking place in the fictional world of Norrath in five centuries after the events of the first part.