EverQuest II Cross-Server Battleground Coming February 16th

Sony Online Entertainment announced that the long-awaited cross-server Battleground will go live on February 16th. Time to bring that old level 85 elf out of retirement and strap on those green spandex battle-guards as one of the biggest events in the history of EeverQuest approaches.

For subscribers of the long-running MMO – no what matter server your character is on – players will be able to participate in epic player-vs-player bouts with up to 48 players in arena-style bouts.

According to the press release…

Additionally, EverQuest II players who login between Feb. 16, 2010 and Feb. 18, 2010 receive the Warrior of Chaos statue*!

I have no idea what a Warrior of Chaos statue is but I’m sure it must be important to EverQuest gamers. You can check out a full list of the events planned below or visit the Official EverQuest II Website for more information on the new cross-server Battleground events.

Battlefield of Ganak
• Game Type: Capture the Flag
• Players: 6 Person Group
• Environment: Outdoor arena with two large oppositional bases with intersecting interiors
• Objective: Capture the enemy's flag located within their base and return it to your base with your flag still in place
• Win Condition: First team to successfully capture and return three flags wins

Smuggler's Den
• Game Type: Hold Territory
• Players: 24 Person Group
• Environment: Five spires on top of two pinnacles jutting out of a raging ocean
• Objective: Gain control and hold towers longer than the opposition to earn Tower Tickets
• Win Condition: First team to reach the displayed Tower Ticket goal wins

Gears of Klak'Anon
• Game Type: Hold the Relic
• Players: 6 Person Group
• Environment: Industrious clockwork foundry containing scientific equipment in motion
• Objective: Acquire and hold the relic to accrue points faster than the opposition
• Win Condition: First team to reach the set score wins