Everquest II goes f2p

[Isengard]

Quest with other heroes in a new premium MMO free adventure service. Portions of the critically acclaimed PC franchise have been liberated to online adventurers at no charge. No subscription or software purchase is required for a free membership. You can play online up to level 80 without a credit card.

http://everquest2.com/free_to_play

Looks cool, but I have an issue with it running in the browser instead of using a stand alone client. I'll probably just stick with LotR Online for now.

 

[Necuno]

http://everquest2.com/free_to_play

Looks cool, but I have an issue with it running in the browser instead of using a stand alone client. I'll probably just stick with LotR Online for now.

itsa becoming standard now maybe as hellgate korean client you had to launch from the browser same with vindictus (now in closed US beta i tried).

this is launch from a browser ? i've played eq2 and it was not in a browser before...

 

[Isengard]

Released from deep within the dark and dangerous depths of Norrath, a new free adventure service emerges, EverQuest® II Extended! Extended provides access to premium subscription-quality content through free and optional paid membership levels. Powered by an all-new web-based download application, new and veteran players alike can experience all the excitement and depth of EQII's content without a daunting installation or a massive download. Players can register within minutes, download the client to join other people in an epic journey, and launch into adventure in a fantastical online 3D world.

Taken from here.

What concerns me about this method is the need to download content every time I visit a new area and such. I'd rather just do one big download and get it over with.

 

[Necuno]

Taken from here.

What concerns me about this method is the need to download content every time I visit a new area and such. I'd rather just do one big download and get it over with.

guild wars works on same thing, when you enter you might need to get updated content. warhammer has the same thing, but you can choose the option not to stream while play...