Everquest II (Collector's Edition)

Norrath expanded, and the collector's edition dressed for the occasion. The EverQuest II Collector's Edition on PC arrived with the kind of tactile, fantasy-themed packaging that makes you feel like you've looted a rare chest.

The "Spell Book" DVD holder sets the tone immediately. It's a themed case that doubles as a display piece, giving the whole package an in-universe feel that most collector's editions don't bother attempting. Inside, you'll find a bonus DVD, an art book, a cloth map, and a collectible coin housed in a velvet pouch. Every piece leans into the fantasy aesthetic.

EverQuest II launched into a brutal head-to-head with World of Warcraft in November 2004, and history picked its winner. But for MMO collectors, that rivalry makes this edition more interesting, not less. The cloth map and coin-in-velvet-pouch combo gives this a premium, old-school RPG feel. It's the kind of collector's edition that rewards display. Crack open that spell book case and let it breathe on your shelf.