Sony Announces Original EverQuest Also Goes Free-to-Play

Sony has announced that EverQuest is set to go free-to-play after 14 years of being a subscription-based MMO.

In a letter addressed to the gaming community, Thom Terrazas, who is the leading producer working on the MMO, stated, “I’m happy to announce that in early March 2012, EverQuest will be going free-to-play.”

He added, “EverQuest players are some of the most loyal, long-standing players of any MMO in existence. With the gaming landscape changing every day, we want to ensure we continue to evolve the game to keep players engaged and bring in even more new players to further expand the community.

“With no up-front costs or required membership, we might see a new player or two along the way, and more people is always a good thing!”

Players who want more than the free experience could offer can go for Silver and Gold paid subscriptions which offer bonuses and easier progression.

EverQuest II also went free-to-play in late 2011.