SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS EVERQUEST(r) UNIVERSE WITH
"EVERQUEST(r): SHADOWS OF LUCLIN(tm)"

- Massive Additions in Store for SOE's Premier Role-Playing Game--

SAN DIEGO, CA - April 18, 2001 - Sony Online Entertainment announced today its
new expansion pack, "EverQuest: Shadows of Luclin" for the Internet's most popular
role-playing game, "EverQuest(r)." The new expansion pack will introduce EverQuest
fans to an enchanting moonscape packed with new adventure zones, new items, creatures
and spells, a new playable character class and more. Supported by a complete
graphic overhaul, "Shadows of Luclin" will allow EverQuest players to witness
their world in unprecedented splendor.

"'Shadows of Luclin' will give EQ fans a beautiful uncharted territory to explore,"
states Jeff Butler, Producer, Sony Online Entertainment. "Whether you're a devoted
long-term fan looking for new challenges or just discovering online gaming for
the first time, 'Shadows of Luclin' is filled with enough captivating adventures
to support all levels of EverQuest players."

"The Shadows of Luclin" takes voyagers to a satellite hovering ominously above
the world of Norrath. An area of great mystery, magic, and perplexity, Luclin
is divided into a land of light, ruled by Discord, and a land of shadow, ruled
by Order. Each side of this amazing world will present many new secrets, treasures
and unique monsters.

"Shadows of Luclin" key features:

* New adventure zones, including a new starting city
* All new, highly detailed player-character models
* Massively enhanced 3D graphics engine
* An all-new player character race
* Challenging new quests, items to trade and sell, NPCs and more

"EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin" is due to ship in Q4 2001. For more information
visit the official Shadows of Luclin Website at www.everquest.com/luclin

Continuing to grow with top-selling expansions "The Ruins of Kunark(tm)" and
"The Scars of Velious(tm)," "EverQuest" proves to be the largest fantasy world
ever created online. During peak periods, more than 88,000 adventurers and dragon
slayers have explored the world of Norrath simultaneously. The active global
EverQuest subscriber base is comprised of players from various countries throughout
the "real" world, including the U.S., England, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Korea,
Saudi Arabia, France, Italy and Australia.

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