EverQuest Next is a free to play 3D fantasy MMORPG and is the latest game in the popular EverQuest franchise. EverQuest Next is set in the same world of Norrath as previous EQ games but exists within a parallel universe, with different characters, relationships, and stories. The gameplay is set in a large sandbox world that players can actually influence through their actions. The game was cancelled in early 2016.
Publisher: Daybreak Game Company Playerbase: TBD Type: MMORPG Release Date: CANCELLED PvP: Yes (Details unavailable) Pros: +Huge variety of classes. +Multi-classing system. +Destructible environments. +Dynamic world. Cons: -TBD
Shocking news, as Sony Online Entertainment has been acquired by investment management firm, Columbus Nova. This information was announced by CEO of SOE, John Smedley on Reddit earlier today in the H1Z1 subreddit. With this change SOE is now an independent game development studio named Daybreak Game Company and will also be a multi-platform company. This means that their future games will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, mobile, and other gaming platforms. The company is most known for their plethora of dynamite hits such as EverQuest, PlanetSide 2, and recently H1Z1. Players might fear what this will mean for their favorite SOE games, and the upcoming EverQuest Next. There is no need for alarm. Smedley has reassured that all games currently under SOE will transition over and will continue to run through Daybreak. This big change will actually give them more resources to put back into their games and furthermore, their community. Gamers should look forward with great anticipation as such a beloved company will now be able to focus solely on quality releases for a larger audience.
EverQuest 2 - One of SOE's Signature Games
Although the sale of Sony's iconic online games division came as a bit of a shock to the industry, not much is expected to change within the organization. In fact, being a standalone independent developer may give the newly formed Daybreak Game Company a better shot at competing in the industry.
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Dear Players, Partners and Friends,
Today, we are pleased to announce that we have been acquired by Columbus Nova, an investment management firm well known for its success with its existing portfolio of technology, media and entertainment focused companies. This means that effective immediately SOE will operate as an independent game development studio where we will continue to focus on creating exceptional online games for players around the world, and now as a multi-platform gaming company. Yes, that means PlayStation and Xbox, mobile and more!
As part of this transition, SOE will now become Daybreak Game Company. This name embodies who we are as an organization, and is a nod to the passion and dedication of our employees and players. It is also representative of our vision to approach each new day as an opportunity to move gaming forward.
So what exactly does this mean for you? It will be business as usual and all SOE games will continue on their current path of development and operation. In fact, we expect to have even more resources available to us as a result of this acquisition. It also means new exciting developments for our existing IP and games as we can now fully embrace the multi-platform world we are living in.
Our games and players are the heart and soul of our organization, and we are committed to maintaining our portfolio of online games and pushing the limits of where we can take online gaming together.
Thank you for your continued support. See you in game!
