February 24, 2003 - Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide 
leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, announced today the release 
of EverQuest(r): The Legacy of Ykesha(tm), the first digital extension for 
the best-selling, critically acclaimed EverQuest series. Breaking new ground 
by offering numerous technical advances and improvements to gameplay via 
digital download, The Legacy of Ykesha expands the world of Norrath for current 
EverQuest players by adding new adventure zones, quests, spells, items, a new 
playable character race and more. 

The new digital extension can be downloaded in-game for $21.99. Additionally, 
select retailers will receive a limited number of retail CDs for the benefit 
of narrowband customers in the coming weeks. Retail pricing will vary. "The 
Legacy of Ykesha is a unique addition to the EverQuest series in that the 
development team's primary focus has been technical enhancements," said Michael 
Lustenberger, director of product marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. "We're 
committed to delivering what EverQuest players have been asking for with new and 
enhanced gameplay features and innovative content that make adventuring in Norrath 
all the more exhilarating." 

About EverQuest: The Legacy of Ykesha 

In The Legacy of Ykesha, the forces of light and dark have been called to arms, 
as EverQuest players will witness a world-changing event that forever changes 
the political and social landscape of Norrath. Also, for the first time, players 
will be able to play as one of the most popular non-player character races, the 
Frogloks, and explore one of the most mysterious places in all of Norrath, Broken 
Skull Rock. Located just off the southern coast of Antonica, epic adventures await 
those who dare to traverse the treacherous waters surrounding the island. 

EverQuest: The Legacy of Ykesha Features List: 

All-new zones to explore on the mysterious, centuries-old Broken Skull Rock 
8 additional bank slots allow players to store more loot, bringing the total bank slots to 16 
Innovative NPC conversation journal that allows players to track conversations with NPCs by text, date, zone and NPC 
Newly created guild management system to view, promote, demote, and rank guild members online or offline 
Enhanced Looking For Group system makes finding the right group or individual easier than ever before 
Customizable PC armor dye system enables players to personalize armor 
Newly created Cartography system that allows players to create specialized in-game maps using a point-and-line system 
New charm inventory slot and a slew of new items that can be placed there that add magical enhancements to the player's character 
New playable race, the Frogloks, are rich in lore and fighting to reclaim their homeland 

For more information please visit the official EverQuest: The Legacy of Ykesha website at www.legacyofykesha.com