It took them a while, but now Sony Online Entertainment’s landmark MMORPG EverQuest is now free-to-play as a means of celebrating its 13th anniversary! Recently inducted into the GDC Online Awards’ Hall of Fame, EverQuest now offers a variety of options that cater to players’ different needs and preferences so they can choose to play the game in a way that suits them best — such as recurring vs. non-recurring subscriptions and Free through Gold memberships.

“Through 18 successful expansions and countless other game updates, EverQuest has forged its place in history amongst the MMO and online game elite,” said Dave Georgeson, director of development of the EverQuest franchise. “With one of the most loyal player communities in the industry, we believe that after 13 years we need to provide them with a wide variety of ways to play the game on their terms. Players can now choose to play in a way that suits them best and continue to expand their game experience…until the next milestone birthday!”

EverQuest’s new free-to-play system is now available to all PC players worldwide, including options for Free, Silver ($5.00 USD) and Gold ($14.99 USD/month) memberships. A matrix further detailing the three new EQ membership levels is available here: https://everquest.station.sony.com/free/.