Come forward. Push aside the tall blades of grass. Step past the pillars of shattered ruins, and see the grandeur of two empires in an altered world.

This week, Sony Online Entertainment presents the first doorway into a world that will redefine and surprise you. Welcome to the new cinematic gateway to EverQuest II.

Coming soon, an immersive, unprecedented game experience will unfold around you, the player, in a land of breathtaking vistas and untold challenges. Our new web destination shows the beauty of these landscapes, the scope of the creatures and characters you will discover, and the history and lore of this new land.

Norrath has changed in the last 500 years. The Shattering has permanently altered the geography and politics of the lands and cities, and new surprises await. Explore the districts of Qeynos and Freeport, the two warring empires of this world. Discover the backgrounds of Antonia Bayle and Lucan D’Lere, the rulers of these empires. See detailed art, descriptions and stats for all sixteen races you can choose from. Experience 360-degree screenshots, animations and movies that put you in the Shattered Lands. Learn about the beasts that you may be unfortunate enough to encounter. Browse the classes, tradeskills and magic spells your character can acquire. Peruse armories and detailed spreads of weapons.

More will follow: much, much more. Untold stories and details await your eyes and ears. For now, consider this your first entrance to the world of EverQuest II. The door has opened, and your adventure has only just begun.