EverQuest II retrieves a box containing controversial treasure hunt keys from its cash shop

The player base of EverQuest II was in an uproar a few weeks ago about keys that players could buy that “increased the number of Treasure Rolls received or even guarantee a gear loss from this encounter”; Players bemoaned the idea, accusing Daybreak Games of using “pay-to-raid” tactics.

As a result of this response, the developers announced that a special Heirloom Treasure Cache containing these items will be pulled from the Marketplace and that no more crates of this type will be created. “We have heard you and understand that certain elements of the Libant Heritage Crate run counter to our shared values,” the announcement said.

Incidentally, there will be no individual loot systems in the future, but the developers are investigating various ways of locking loot without locking zone timers. “We believe this is healthier for the game and allows people to help friends and guildmates and even join gathering groups without having to worry too much about large amounts of loot coming into the world too quickly,” explains the contribution.

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