Announcing EverQuest Legends Pre-Order, Coming June 16, 2026!
Hail brave adventurers! Let us raise our glasses in unison to celebrate the countdown to launch with this important milestone. You’ve been asking for it daily and we’re very happy to reveal that on June 16th, 2026, you will be able to Pre-Order EverQuest Legends!
As thanks for your support, we are offering the two pre-order perks that future Legends have requested the most: Beta access and Name Reservation!
Those who preorder will also receive an exclusive in-game title they can optionally display after their character name: “the Legend”!
Access to Pre-Order Beta on July 1, 2026.
How will this work? We are standing up brand new servers for this phase of Beta, which you will be able to access on or about July 1, 2026. Existing Beta testers can also invest in the Pre-Order to get a fresh start on this server while our current, hardworking Beta server is paused.
The Pre-Order Beta servers WILL be wiped at the end of Beta on July 21st, 2026, one week before we launch EverQuest Legends on July 28, 2026.*
*All dates are currently scheduled but remain subject to change depending on technical factors, including server availability and load. We have allocated significant server resources for beta and launch and are prepared to increase those resources as necessary to meet demand. Nevertheless, peak loads could foreseeably lead to some delays in accessing the game servers at the launch.
Name Reservation
Some of you are veterans (like us) and are quite attached to your time-honored appellations. Others will want to create their first EverQuest Legend with a favorite name they have used in other games. With the EverQuest Legends Pre-Order, you will be able to secure your favorite character name in advance!
When logging into the Preorder Beta, you will be prompted to enter your preferred character name to lock it for your personal use upon launch of the live game!
Please note that the EverQuest Legends naming policy applies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will EQL be released?
EQL is scheduled to be released on July 28th for everyone to play!
How much will EQL cost?
The base game will cost $19.99, which includes a one-month subscription. If you preorder, your first month will start on the launch date of the game. After the first month, a recurring monthly subscription is required and will cost $9.99. EQL is a live service game, and we will be releasing new content, including DLC and expansions. Players can cancel their subscriptions at any time through their online account.
When do pre-orders for EQL begin?
EQ Legends will begin taking pre-orders on www.everquestlegends.com at 11:00am PT on Tuesday, June 16th.
What do you get for pre-ordering EQL?
Everyone who pre-orders EQL will receive:
- Exclusive access to the Pre-Order Beta, which is scheduled to begin on July 1st
- The ability to reserve your character name for the game after it launches
- Exclusive in-game title: “The Legend.”
When does the Pre-Order Beta end?
The Pre-Order Beta will end on July 21st, and your Pre-Order Beta character progression will not carry over to the retail release.
Will EQL have the same Expansions as EQ Live?
While EQ Legends is set in the world of Norrath, it will evolve separately with its own lore and timeline. While we do intend to release Kunark in the first expansion, EQ Legends will have its own spin on classic zones and will also add never-before-seen content.
Will this game be available on Mac/Console/Mobile?
EQ Legends is currently a PC only game available via download on www.everquestlegends.com.
When will Pre-Order Beta end:
Current Alpha and Beta testers will need to preorder EQL to start new chars if they want to play on Pre-Order Beta servers during that period. Otherwise, they can resume activities on the Test Server (old Beta server) when it goes back into action.
Whew, that’s it... for now!
We hope that you are as excited as we are - our journey of initial development is coming to a conclusion, and light is dawning on this NEW version of Norrath!
Let us take a moment to reflect, relax, and start assembling our friends and plans for the coming adventure! As always, we invite you to join the ongoing conversation on our Discord!
~The EverQuest Legends Team