Legends of Norrath Expansion Pack in Development
Just three months after the highly successful inaugural launch of the online trading card game LEGENDS OF NORRATH (LON), Sony Online Ent. LLC announces that FORSWORN, the first expansion for the online strategy game, is currently in development. Based on legendary MMOs EVERQUEST and EVERQUEST II, FORSWORN is scheduled to launch Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. LON OATHBOUND was released late this past summer and has already hosted more than 300,000 matches to date.
"The instant success of the game's first set, OATHBOUND, led to the decision to release FORSWORN before the end of this year. FORSWORN will continue to provide players with high-quality gameplay and a rich storyline that enhances a compelling stand-alone game or the already seamless experience from within the worlds of EVERQUEST and EVERQUEST II," said Scott Martins, Director of Development, SOE. "FORSWORN expands the LEGENDS OF NORRATH experience with something for everyone. We're particularly excited about kicking off the LEGENDS OF NORRATH Championship Series in early December. With a total prize pool in excess of $100,000, this series adds another viable element of competitive play to the game."
Developed at SOE's Denver studio, LEGENDS OF NORRATH is the first online trading card game based on and playable from within SOE's popular franchises EVERQUEST and EVERQUEST II, as well as from a free stand-alone client. Launching from a menu within either MMO or using a free SOE Station ID (available at www.station.com) in the stand-alone client, players can challenge opponents on their game server and across other EQ and EQII servers.
FORSWORN, the second release in the LEGENDS OF NORRATH storyline, features enhanced multiplayer support that allows team-based two-vs.-two games, as well as cooperative multiplayer "raid" games against powerful AI opponents. FORSWORN introduces 235 new game cards, with new gameplay and multiplayer options, as well as an updated client with new content and bonus features for all registered users. FORSWORN also boasts 22 additional loot items each for EQ and EQII, including player mounts, potions, clothing and spells.
Available in both 58-card digital starter decks and 15-card digital booster packs, FORSWORN cards will be available via digital download from SOE's Station Store. The digital starter decks (58 cards) will be available for $9.99 (plus any applicable taxes), with digital booster packs (15 cards) selling for $2.99 (plus any applicable taxes).
In addition to AI opponents and player-vs.-player combat, LEGENDS OF NORRATH is the complete online card gaming experience, featuring numerous Casual and Tournament game lobbies with three tournament formats in which to compete. Tournaments range from smaller on-demand tournaments, all the way up to the LEGENDS OF NORRATH Championship Series events, with a total prize pool in excess of $100,000.
For more information on Legends of Norrath, visit www.legendsofnorrath.com.
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