Massively Multiplayer · December 7, 2011
EverQuest II (2011)
Enter a vast, living online world in EverQuest® II , the definitive fantasy MMORPG experience for players who crave adventure, depth, and limitless character progression. Whether you prefer heroic questing, competitive challenges, or building a home of your own, EverQuest II offers a massively rich world shaped by two decades of content and an active community. Forge your legend across the sprawling lands of Norrath as one of 21 races and 26 classes, each with unique spells, combat arts, and playstyles. Explore handcrafted zones filled with quests, dungeons, and formidable bosses. Master tradeskills, build and decorate player housing, collect powerful gear, and join guilds that unite players in social, competitive, and end-game activities. New expansions and regular updates continue to expand the story, systems, and endgame—keeping Norrath evolving year after year. Key Features • 21 Races & 26 Classes – Create the hero that fits your fantasy, from arcane spellcasters to deadly scouts and stalwart fighters. • A Massive World to Explore – Quest through dozens of continents, regions, and realms packed with lore, secrets, and discoveries. • Deep Character Progression – Advance through hundreds of levels, specialize with Alternate Advancements, and collect powerful gear sets. • Group & Raid Challenges – Take on heroic dungeons and epic raids with coordinated strategies, teamwork, and skill. • Tradeskills & Crafting – Master crafting professions, create valuable items, and complete a fully supported tradeskill questline. • Player Housing – Earn, build, and customize homes with thousands of placeable objects and full creative freedom. • A Thriving Community – Join guilds, participate in live events, and experience ongoing updates and new expansions. Begin your journey and write your legend in one of the most content-rich MMORPGs ever made.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 165
- RPG · 120
- Massively Multiplayer · 120
- MMORPG · 108
- Fantasy · 66
- Crafting · 66
- Open World · 56
- Adventure · 49
- Multiplayer · 46
- Exploration · 45
- Action · 30
- Character Customization · 29
- Dwarf · 22
- Singleplayer · 18
- Classic · 15
Position in Massively Multiplayer
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.7k Steam reviews | Top 83% in Massively Multiplayer |
| Positive rating | 80% positive | Genre average: 73% — this title sits in top 34% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | Genre average 78 — top 40% of Massively Multiplayer titles |
| Concurrent peak | 143 players | Top 76% in Massively Multiplayer by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 282 h average | Top 14% for session depth among Massively Multiplayer |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
80%Mostly Positive · 2.7k reviews
2.2k positive · 541 negative
Metacritic
83/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.3/10
Peak concurrent players
143
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 7, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Darkpaw Games |
| Publisher | Daybreak Game Company |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 3 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
282h
extensive (100+ hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
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