Game Update 44 is on its way! Here's a visual preview of some of the content you'll find!


Dire hatred is once again seeping into the world of Norrath! With that new suffusion of ill intent, some of the residents in the major cities (Freeport, Qeynos, Kelethin, Neriak, Gorowyn and Haven) are lashing out amongst one another, with fights and brawls breaking out on a regular basis! The local guards and militia of those cities are strained thin trying to keep some semblance of peace.

You can choose to help cleanse the hearts of those that are affected to then bring that much needed peace to the lands by assisting Priests of Love (located in the "good" cities) or you can choose to further deepen the hate and thereby widen the doors of that shard, by assisting the Disciples of Hate (located in the "evil" and "neutral" cities).

The Shard of Hate itself has opened and is the reason for the recent influx of fighting! Do you have what it takes to step into that fiendish world, to help beat back the tide of maleficient hate or to claim your own hoard of treasure and fame?

For those that rely more on death from a bowstring rather then crushing or severing the skulls of your enemies, you can now see that weapon equipped! Within the "Persona" menu, in the "Options" sub-menu, you will now have a choice to show ranged weapons (much like being able to choose to see headwear or hoods). Rangers, now you can show off that brilliant epic in style!

By decree of the Overlord, Freeport shall NOT be overshadowed by the weak tradeskill folk of Qeynos. Following that order, the "Coalition of Tradesfolke" in West Freeport is in the process of upgrading their headquarters to provide better facilities for those great tradesmen and women under the watchful eye of Lord D'Lere. If you raise hammer, wield needle, stir pot or any other form of trade, show that Freeport shall prevail in tradeskills!

There are two new steeds available! Wargs are a usual staple to traverse the lands across Norrath, but two new forms have been better armored and equipped for the rigors of adventuring! You will be able to find one form that's been especially bred for battle and one type that's been trained to handle being under pressure to better facilitate magic use!

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