Sony Online Entertainment Announces EverQuest(R) Prophecy of Ro(TM) Expansion

for EverQuest(R)

- Transform the Online World of Norrath Like Never Before -

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment Inc.
(SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming,
today announced EverQuest(R) Prophecy of Ro(TM), a new expansion for
the incredibly popular PC Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing
Game (MMORPG), EverQuest(R). EverQuest Prophecy of Ro is scheduled to
be available at retail and for digital download from Sony Online
Entertainment in February for the suggested price of U.S. $29.99.

"EverQuest Prophecy of Ro will give players the opportunity to
interact with and transform the online world of Norrath like never
before," said Chris Sturr, Sr. Brand Manager, Sony Online
Entertainment. "In addition to a variety of new features, EverQuest
Prophecy of Ro continues the fascinating storyline as new and old
players alike explore, battle and adventure through EverQuest on more
than 30 new missions encountering new creatures and environments
throughout the journey."

Players will be able to interact with the world thanks to three new
features. The first, spheres of influence, can be used to thwart your
enemies or aid allies. The second feature is a trap system that will
let players deceive opponents with player-set traps. And for the first
time in EverQuest, players will be able to destroy objects in the
world; doors can be bashed in, walls can be toppled and towers can be
destroyed, leading to a new level of interactivity within the game and
opening up a new realm of design.

About EverQuest Prophecy of Ro

The gods have returned and the mortal realm shifts with their
influence. But a new presence walks among the gods, a malevolent force
released into godhood by the follies of mortals. Unbound by the laws
of the pantheon, it leaves corruption in its wake and threatens to
bring the entire pantheon crumbling down. The only hope for Norrath
hangs on the very mortals who have unleashed this upheaval. EverQuest
Prophecy of Ro includes the following features:

* Player-set Traps: Control your battles before they even begin by

deceiving your opponents with a new arsenal of player-set traps!

* Spheres of Influence: Transform the world of Norrath by creating

magical spheres of influence to thwart your enemies or aid your allies.

These artifacts will create a localized area where the rules of the

game can change.

* Destructible Objects: Interact with and destroy pieces of the game

world leading to a new level of interactivity within the game. Chop

down doors, tumble walls, and destroy encampments!

* Buff Filters: Decide which buffs you would rather auto-decline with the

new buff filtering system!

* 8 New Bank Spaces

* New Missions: Battle your way through over 30 new missions.

* New Creatures, New Environments and New Encounters: More than 25 unique

creatures, 7 Zones, and 6 Small Instances.

* New Spells, Tasks, Disciplines and Trade skills

The new expansion will be downloadable via the EverQuest 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, as well as a special in-game item, a Warhorse mount, for
players to enjoy. Additionally, a reduced price of $26.99 will be
available to consumers who pre-order and purchase the digital download
version direct from Sony Online Entertainment. For more information on
EverQuest: Prophecy of Ro, please visit:
http://everquest.station.sony.com/por/.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a subsidiary of Sony Pictures
Digital Inc., is a recognized worldwide leader in massively
multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers
around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling
entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and
wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles
including EverQuest(R), EverQuest(R) II, Champions of Norrath(R),
Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide(R), as well as for developing Star
Wars Galaxies(TM): An Empire Divided(TM), SOE continues to redefine
the business of online gaming and the creation of active player
communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment
platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development
studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of
cutting-edge online games in development.

EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. SOE, and the SOE logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Online Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are
properties of their respective owners. SOURCE Sony Online
Entertainment Inc.