What to expect from Everquest 2 in 2025?

Everquest 2 is all set to start a new chapter in 2025. This year, the devs are planning a lot for the game, and they gave us a sneak peek with an official roadmap announcement. In the coming months, Everquest will have new raids, events, and more. In the official roadmap, the devs shared that they are going to make sure the year after its 20th anniversary, Everquest 2 will be grander than ever.

In this article, we have shared everything shared in the Everquest 2 2025 roadmap.

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What is the 2025 Roadmap for Everquest 2?

Everything devs have planned for 2025 (Image via Daybreak Game Company)

January

Scars of Destruction Tier 1 Raid Unlocks:

• Explore Sodden Archipelago: Thawed Marshes.

Beta Testing Begins:

• Anashti Sul: Desert of Flames opens for testing.

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February

Scars of Destruction Raids Continue:

Tiers 2–4 unlock, offering new raid zones:

• Blackhook Spiral: Frenzied Breach, Spiritual Terror, and Aftermath.
• Western Wastes: Exploration Determination and Temple Crater.
• Temple of Veeshan: Echoing Silence.
• Sodden Archipelago: Operation Cooperation.
• Kael Drakkel: Abdicated Throne.

Seasonal and Progression Events:

• Celebrate Erollisi Day.
• Anashti Sul unlocks Desert of Flames.
• Varsoon server unlocks Chains of Eternity content.

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March

• GU128 Open Beta Launch: Test upcoming content and updates.

Seasonal Events:

• Chronoportal Phenomenon, Brewday Festival, and Bristlebane Day return.

Varsoon Updates:

• Mid-content unlock: Cobalt Scar.

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April

Game Update 128 (GU128):

Official launch with raids like:

• Dragon Necropolis: Ancient Tombs and Disturbed Vaults.
• Flooded Scars: Abyssal Assault.

Celebrate Beast’r Eggstravaganza.

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May

Community Celebrations:

• Patches of Pride event.

Beta Begins:

• Anashti Sul: Kingdom of Sky opens for testing.

Varsoon Unlock:

• Unlocks Tears of Veeshan.

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June

2025 will begin a new chapter for Everquest 2 (Image via Daybreak Game Company)

Summer Jubilee Begins:

• Tinkerfest kicks off with themed rewards and activities.

Content Unlock:

• Anashti Sul unlocks the Kingdom of Sky.

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July

Summer Jubilee Continues:

• Celebrate the Scorched Sky Festival.

Extra Life 2025:

• Announcement of incentives and new fundraising goals.

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August

Game Update 129 (GU129):

• Open Beta begins early in the month, followed by the launch.

Summer Jubilee Ends:

• Oceansfull Festival marks the finale.

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September

Seasonal Highlights:

• Panda, Panda, Panda! questline returns.
• Prelude event for Expansion 22 (EXP22).

Merchandise Updates:

• New items in the Darkpaw Swag Store.

Anashti Sul Beta Testing:

• Echoes of Faydwer content opens for testing.

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October

EXP22 Beta and Pre-Order:

• Get early access to the upcoming expansion.

Seasonal Event:

• Celebrate Nights of the Dead.

Content Unlock:

• Anashti Sul unlocks Echoes of Faydwer.

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November

Anniversary Celebrations:

• Heroes’ Festival honors another year of EverQuest II.

Extra Life Fundraising:

• Participate in Game Day and Bonus Week.

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December

EXP22 Launch:

• New expansion released with fresh content and adventures.

Seasonal Cheer:

• Frostfell with festive events.
• Special 12 Days of Frostfell celebration closes out the year.

That’s all for the 2025 road map of Everquest 2. Keep in mind that this roadmap is subject to change. Some events or plans can get delayed or canceled for various reasons.