EverQuest 2 Sr. Producer Alan Crosby recently posted a new letter detailing the coming Will of Tyrant update. While Crosby mentions that this update is a bit lighter on content he goes on to state the reason is a shifting focus on the expansion, a shorter development cycle for this update, and he then hints at a few secret surprises in the works that should make players happy. Crosby then covers a few of the features such as the Ratings system the "fighter revamp", and Shader 3.0. While these systems are still in the works, you can read a bit more in Crosby's December Producer's Letter.

One feature we have been receiving a lot of questions over, is the Item Ratings system.  I know that since it was announced, there has been a great deal of confusion over the system and what it is intended to accomplish.  After many internal discussions, and listening to feedback from you, we have decided not to move forward with this system.  We are exploring alternatives that would allow us to continue to grow items and allow your gear to advance in meaningful ways, without giving the impression that you are going backward.