'EverQuest Depths of Darkhollow' allows players to explore exciting new areas and replay old favorites from the Eyes of a Monster.

SAN DIEGO, CA - September 14, 2005 - Sony Online Entertainment Inc., a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, today announced EverQuest Depths of Darkhollow, the latest expansion for the incredibly popular PC massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), EverQuest. Depths of Darkhollow is now available at retail and for digital download from Sony Online Entertainment for the suggested retail price of U.S. $29.99.

"As the tenth expansion for EverQuest, Depths of Darkhollow is impressive in so many ways," said Chris Sturr, senior brand manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "The passion and dedication of the development team is clear as they continuously deliver triple-A expansion packs filled with innovative gameplay features and tons of new game content year after year. Continuing strong after six-and-a-half years, EverQuest is second to none with unparalleled success."

EverQuest Depths of Darkhollow will have players adventuring in raw, bleak caverns and facing the most formidable monsters yet. Featuring new lands with beautiful graphics, a bold new storyline, and fierce new creatures including Sporali, Clockwork Gnomes and the frightening Werewolves, EverQuest Depths of Darkhollow is the next great expansion pack for the fantasy adventure that is EverQuest. For the first time ever, players will have the ability to play as a monster and experience EverQuest lore first hand through the eyes of another character while they do battle against their ancient foes. Players will also utilize Spirit Shrouds to don the form of a lower level creature to join newbie friends in battle. EverQuest Depths of Darkhollow is bursting with new adventures and features for players of all levels.

The new expansion will be downloadable via the Station Store for U.S. $29.99 (plus tax where applicable). Retailers will be offering a boxed version that will carry a suggested retail price of $29.99, which includes exclusive post cards illustrated by world-renowned artist, Larry Elmore, as well as special in-game items for players to enjoy: a Clockwork Boar mount, and an in-game Gargoyle Spirit Shroud for their main character. For more information on EverQuest Depths of Darkhollow

About EverQuest Depths of Darkhollow

On the surface, as the battle between Firiona Vie and Lanys T'Vyl continues to rage throughout the lands of Nektulos, an expedition of Qeynosian miners breached the barrier of Darkhollow. Now a new evil begins to emerge from the underground; far beneath the surface of Norrath. Join EverQuest