As a part of the Gamer Day coverage provided by WarCry, Dana Massey wrote up an excellent summary article based on the presentations given at the event, and an interview/demo with Scott Hartsman. The article provides a full range of detail about the current and future state of the game, and shares some details about the coming expansion, Rise of Kunark.

"The trip down memory lane continues with this fall's expansion pack, Rise of Kunark. The "spiritual successor" to one of the original EverQuest's most enduring expansion packs, Rise of Kunark takes players back to the jungle islands of the original game, but with a twist. They promise a mix of nostalgic and brand new zones for players to explore."

You can read the full article at EQII WarCry