News - EverQuest Legends 2026 announcement (3 Viewers)

[Meyrr]

WTF!!!!

Looks to me another failed attempt to make money.

I think I may check this out, just for pure giggles.


I would most likely make a class with the following combo:

Shadow Knight: Why because I deeply enjoy this class.

Wizard: Could you imagine a SK firing off those big nukes, um hello.

Bard: This would just be funny seeing and SK, firing nukes, and singing at the same time.

Plus an Oh Poop Evac....


Come on now. We know you want to see this combo.


I just hope I can wear Plate.

(Dang Spelling)

This will also probably be what I try as well. I just want a dual weilding SK with big spell crit. Hoping to make a WAR/BRD/Wiz?Chanter work in my mind as a way to bring the ol D&D Blade Dancer to life. Definitly worth a look. Cheers//

 

[Bovinity]

SK/Brd/Wiz was one of the (somewhat early) meta builds on THJ, but who knows if the same synergies will work on Legends.

There's a lot of speculation but not a lot of info on Legends yet. Chances are it's nothing like THJ, since THJ opened up all the AAs immediately - and made some good changes to AAs, spells, and gear to make it a lot stronger. Who knows what we'll actually see on Legends.

 

[Sic]

1st EverQuest Legends Livestream!
Adventurers, join us for our very first livestream for EverQuest Legends!
Tune in this Friday, May 1st, at 9:00 AM PDT (12:00 Noon EDT, 5:00 PM BST, 6:00 PM CEST)
The Devs will literally "hop" onto characters to take you along on an adventure in game. We'll cover everything a new EQL player needs to know, from UI and inventory to the newly revamped Actions menu. Then we'll head into everyone's favorite mosh pit... Crushbone!

 

[fleqfan]

Got the Beta sign up e-mail.

https://www.everquestlegends.com/shop

Basically, $19.99 to buy and then $9.99/month.

Pre-Order gives you Beta access.

From the e-mail:

• Pre-order Beta Access
• Character Name Reservation*
• In-Game Title "the Legend"
• Full access to EverQuest Legends
• 1 month subscription included
• All races, all zones, all the nostalgia

* Name reservations will go live on July 1, 2026. You will be prompted to reserve your character name when logging into the Pre-order Beta. Name reservations will not apply to beta characters, only to characters you create after the game launches on July 28, 2026.


I thought this was interesting in the FAQ.

Will EQL have the same Expansions as EQ Live?

While EQ Legends is set in the world of Norrath, it will evolve separately with its own lore and timeline. While we do intend to release Kunark in the first expansion, EQ Legends will have its own spin on classic zones and will also add never-seen-before content

 

[Redmonkey]

Got the Beta sign up e-mail.

https://www.everquestlegends.com/shop

Basically, $19.99 to buy and then $9.99/month.

Pre-Order gives you Beta access.

From the e-mail:

• Pre-order Beta Access
• Character Name Reservation*
• In-Game Title "the Legend"
• Full access to EverQuest Legends
• 1 month subscription included
• All races, all zones, all the nostalgia

* Name reservations will go live on July 1, 2026. You will be prompted to reserve your character name when logging into the Pre-order Beta. Name reservations will not apply to beta characters, only to characters you create after the game launches on July 28, 2026.


I thought this was interesting in the FAQ.

Will EQL have the same Expansions as EQ Live?

While EQ Legends is set in the world of Norrath, it will evolve separately with its own lore and timeline. While we do intend to release Kunark in the first expansion, EQ Legends will have its own spin on classic zones and will also add never-seen-before content

Yeah, I got that email Wednesday and was kinda offended. I applied for beta but just like old EQ I guess you had to get in the special contests or be one of the "chosen" to be granted free beta. So now they want me to pay? Nope.

I don't see any benefit to beta. Character name reservation matters to some, not to me, I like making new names. Same for the special"title" I think everyone gets full access to the game and races, zones etc so that rules those out. So not seeing what the extra $10 is for.

If I decide to play then the $9.99/month would be sufficient. But I don't think I will play this one.

 

[fleqfan]

Yeah, I got that email Wednesday and was kinda offended. I applied for beta but just like old EQ I guess you had to get in the special contests or be one of the "chosen" to be granted free beta. So now they want me to pay? Nope.

I don't see any benefit to beta. Character name reservation matters to some, not to me, I like making new names. Same for the special"title" I think everyone gets full access to the game and races, zones etc so that rules those out. So not seeing what the extra $10 is for.

If I decide to play then the $9.99/month would be sufficient. But I don't think I will play this one.

It will be $19.99 to "buy" after beta too which will include a month's worth of playtime according to the FAQ. So the pre-order really isn't any extra $. The 1 month pre-paid playtime won't start until it's live.

How much will EQL cost?

The base game will cost $19.99, which includes a one-month subscription. If you preorder, your first month will start on the launch date of the game. After the first month, a recurring monthly subscription is required and will cost $9.99. EQL is a live service game, and we will be releasing new content, including DLC and expansions. Players can cancel their subscriptions at any time through their online account.

 

[Redmonkey]

It will be $19.99 to "buy" after beta too which will include a month's worth of playtime according to the FAQ. So the pre-order really isn't any extra $. The 1 month pre-paid playtime won't start until it's live.

How much will EQL cost?

The base game will cost $19.99, which includes a one-month subscription. If you preorder, your first month will start on the launch date of the game. After the first month, a recurring monthly subscription is required and will cost $9.99. EQL is a live service game, and we will be releasing new content, including DLC and expansions. Players can cancel their subscriptions at any time through their online account.

Yes I see that. Your gonna pay $19.99 no matter which way you go. So if you pay now you get a title and Character name reservation. If you pay later you don't.

And from what I have seen on other forums, the folks that are paying now are not getting access to beta yet.

 

[fleqfan]

Yes I see that. Your gonna pay $19.99 no matter which way you go. So if you pay now you get a title and Character name reservation. If you pay later you don't.

And from what I have seen on other forums, the folks that are paying now are not getting access to beta yet.

Right, beta starts July 1st I think. Right now from what I remember it's closed alpha.

Edit: Yep July 1st

What do you get for pre-ordering EQL?

Everyone who pre-orders EQL will receive:

Exclusive access to the Pre-Order Beta, which is scheduled to begin on July 1st
The ability to reserve your character name for the game after it launches
Exclusive in-game title: “the Legend”

 

[naamloseeen]

Right, beta starts July 1st I think. Right now from what I remember it's closed alpha.

Edit: Yep July 1st

What do you get for pre-ordering EQL?

Everyone who pre-orders EQL will receive:

Exclusive access to the Pre-Order Beta, which is scheduled to begin on July 1st
The ability to reserve your character name for the game after it launches
Exclusive in-game title: “the Legend”

You know, my brain didn't differentiate between "beta" and whatever alpha thing they have going now. I was kind of salty about it after waiting for a key for so long and then getting "just open you wallet email", but it makes sense now.

I still won't buy it, but it makes sense. Other games have done the pre-order beta thing too.

I am looking forward to seeing what some non-steamers think about since YouTubers tend lean overly positive.