Strategy Informer  

Sony Online Entertainment has announced the pre-order bonuses for the 19th expansion for Everquest, Rain of Fear, and the ninth expansion for Everquest II, Chains of Eternity.

While both MMOs are free-to-play, pre-ordering each expansion grants benefits, and each expansion will come with both standard and deluxe editions. The contents for each expansion include:

Everquest: Rain of Fear STANDARD - $39.99

* Harbinger's Staff (Only Available with Pre-Order)
* Fear Corrupted Phase Spider Metamorph Totem (Only Available with Pre-Order)
* Collector's Dimensional Case
* Traveler's Rucksack
* Idol of Cazic Thule
* Holgresh Metamorph Totem
* Contract of the Apparitional Alaran
* Painting: Rain of Fear
* Bracelet of the Severed Hand

Everquest: Rain of Fear COLLECTOR'S - $59.99 Pre-Order Special (Normally $89.99)

Everything in the Standard, and additionally:

* Bracelet of the Severed Hand
* Collectors Only Collection Quest
* Journeyman's Pocketed Rucksack
* Evantil's Abode
* Holgresh House Pet
* Contract of the Fallen
* Painting: Shards Landing
* Thulian Bracelet of the Severed Hand

New Rain of Fear Game Features:

* Level Cap Increase from 95 to 100 - Achieve a new max level of 100 and set a new standard of gameplay.
* Hunter System - Gain special rewards and titles for defeating large numbers of foes.
* Aggro Meter - A brand new tool to help better manage your aggro. You can now see your aggro level relative to your group.
* Collection System - Discover items throughout Norrath and collect sets for exciting rewards and titles.
* Improved Brokering System - Sell items in the Bazaar while being offline! More flexibility as a buyer to search and purchase from anywhere in the world.
* New Linear Item Progression - Stats on armor collected will increase as you move up from one tier to another.
* Customization with Non-Visible Armor - All non-visible armor in Rain of Fear can be worn by all. You'll be able to customize your stats for every encounter.
* Class-Specific Stat Distribution - Collect items that are designed specifically for each classes' abilities.
* More than 1800 New Spells (Ranks 1, 2 & 3) - Exponentially add to your spell arsenal.
* More than 550 AAs - Elevate your power and abilities like never before.
* More than 3500 New Items - Create your own identity with thousands of new items.
* More than 3000 New Tradeskill Recipes - Increase your value across Norrath by creating items only available by your craftsmanship.
* More than 110 Quests - Challenge your skills and gather useful loot.
* 13 Raids - Collect valuable rewards from all new adventures.
* 9 Zones - Be the first to discover untouched lands of Norrath.
* 19 Missions - Experience intriguing lore and immersive Missions.
* Continued opportunity to kill off Halflings.
* Legends of Norrath™ - 5 Digital Booster Packs.

Everquest II: Chains of Eternity STANDARD - $39.99

* Cloak of Mourning (Only Available with Pre-Order)
* Drinal's Scythe Replica - Mounted
* 2 x Scroll of Resurrection

Everquest II: Chains of Eternity COLLECTOR'S - $59.99 Pre-Order Special (Normally $89.99)

* Cloak of Mourning (Only Available with Pre-Order)
* Drinal's Scythe Replica - Mounted
* 2 x Scroll of Resurrection
* Hero's Blessing of Experience
* 1x 6 hour 100% XP potion
* 2 x Portal Globe of Swift Travel
* 2 x Health Potion
* 2 x Power Potion
* Firiona Vie Memorial Tapestry
* Krivix Honorclaw - Werewolf Mercenary

New Chains of Eternity Game Features:

* Prestige Abilities - Each subclass will get access to new Prestige Abilities!
* Prestige Tradeskills - Your crafting will shine like never before with Prestige Tradeskills.
* Spirit Stones - New adornments that gain experience with you and grow in power.
* All level Caps Raised to 95 - Guild, Adventurer or Tradeskiller, you are now able to experience Norrath at the highest level possible.
* Obol Plains - Discover the realm of Ethernere and the mysterious Obol Plains where an imbalance in the realm of the afterlife is apparent in all the surroundings and its inhabitants.
* The Eidolon Jungle - Every area of Norrath has its own home in Ethernere. Adventure through the amazing, transformed lands of the Feerrott as it exists in the afterlife.
* 9 New Instanced Dungeons - All new dungeons with unique, exciting encounters...and loot!
* All New Quest Lines - Experience the story of this unique realm in any play style you choose. There is plenty for everyone!

No release date was given, but the expansions are expected in 2012.

Related games: EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity (PC), Everquest: Rain of Fear (PC)