Halas Reborn Update Goes Live in EverQuest II
The Halas Reborn update has arrived in Norrath, opening the doors to the frozen city of New Halas and inviting brave adventurers to hobnob with its resident Coldain dwarves, barbarians and frogloks.
While it might take awhile before EverQuest II players get used to New Halas and its cold-weather climate, many are eager to roam the city and its surrounding regions to test the new features that came with the patch.
The updated Halas Reborn patch notes reveal snowmounds of improvements. These include two new high-level raid dungeons (Underfoot Depths: The Hole and Icy Keep: Retribution), a fresh level 1-20 starting zone, additional housing options, a helpful Storyteller guide system, and New Halas-themed store and character items.
To celebrate the launch of this update, SOE and fans are rolling out in-game events aimed at recruiting as many Norrathians to visit New Halas. The first of these is an exclusive log-in bonus item; EverQuest II players who log in between May 25-28 will get their very own Halas Frostpaw Kitten pet.
Then a couple of days after, on May 30, the Medieval Syndicate on the Antonia Bayle server will throw a player-run event to makr the Memorial Day weekend! It’ll be held in New Halas from 3pm-5pm EDT/noon-2pm PDT so bring some warm gloves to share for newcomers and veterans alike.
There’s also a new world event to take part in. A mysterious young Fae named Kurista has begun a ritual to restore the ruined druid rings across Norrath, and she’ll take all the help she can get. This epic endeavor begins in Nektulos Forest near the Valley of the Dead and will require completion before Kurista can move on to the next one so be sure to lend a hand until the next game update.
Now bust out those thermal jackets and brave the blizzards ahead, New Halas is ready for you!