On February 16, 2010 the long awaited introduction of
battlegrounds is scheduled to arrive in EverQuest II as a complimentary
addition for current EQII subscribers with characters level 80-90. Battlegrounds
will allow players to engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battle against
their friends or foes, regardless of server, and provide thrilling group-based,
competitive matches in three all-new zones. Participants can quickly join the
nonstop action in three different types of matches, with up to 48 players total.
On the Battlegrounds there is a role for all, no matter the class, each player
can support or lead the group to victory and reap the rewards of the all-new
Chaos armor sets!
Additionally, EverQuest II players who login between Feb. 16, 2010 and Feb. 18,
2010 receive the Warrior of Chaos statue!
ABOUT BATTLEGROUNDS:
At launch the following three
Battlegrounds are scheduled to be available for players to enjoy:
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
Battlegrounds are scheduled to go live on February 16, 2010.
Here's the EQ2 Battle Grounds Trailer:

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