Now, all players have a new continent to dabble in, uncover its secrets, and witness Verant's much-needed improvements. Graphics and the game-user interface have been improved along with Scars of Velious' depth. Prior to its release, characters face were flat, not detailed, and frankly unrealistic. The polygon count has increased and Norrath's inhabitants looks superb. Also, along with the ever-growing equipment database, new models compliment Verant's imagination.
Weapons look mightier, like a serpent's head on a stave, and armor appears more extravagant.
The graphics of EverQuest received a much-needed overhaul. Some slight interface tweaks also brings EverQuest up to par with the rest of the industry. Fiction has been a large part of Norrath since its launch. However, its history is hidden behind broken quests and the player society. Ruins of Kunark failed trying to ignite race wars or quests through fiction, but this new expansion brings an all-new perspective.