Today marks the launch of Update 2 in DDO Unlimited, and it contains an adventure pack with five dungeons for characters level 17-19. VIP players can get the Dreaming Dark adventure pack for free today, but everyone else will have to wait until Friday to purchase it. For more details, check out the full patch notes after the jump and our tour of Update 2.

Turbine took the opportunity to remind players that the Festivult celebration is currently under way in the game. Look for festival coins in treasure chests and trade them in for holiday items throughout the month. Seasonal deals are also available in the DDO Store.

In addition, Turbine announced in a press release that all players will receive a 20% quest XP boost from Dec. 18 to Jan. 4, 2010. Be sure to log in and enjoy this holiday gift while it's available.

Release Notes: Update 2

Welcome to the Release Notes for Dungeons & Dragons Online! These release notes were posted Wednesday, December 16th 2009.

News & Notes

Just in time for the holidays, Update 2 contains a challenging new adventure pack with five exciting dungeons that will turn your hair white. And all through December, join in the Festivult Holiday Celebration where you can find special coins and earn seasonal goodies!

Of Special Note:

New Adventure Packs

Dreaming Dark

For thousands of years the Dreaming Dark have watched and waited in our dreams. Now at long last they strike. Horrific creatures from the Plane of Nightmares threaten to overrun Xen’drik and it’s up to you to defeat them. Explore five new dungeons that will send you back in time, explain ancient mysteries of the Giants, and take you to the Plane of Nightmares itself.

• Delve deeper into the mystery of the inspired visitors in the Stormreach Harbor.
• Unravel the forgotten secrets of the Warforged Titan and it’s tragic use by the Dreaming Dark.
• Travel to the ancient ruins on a remote island in an effort understand the Inspired.
• Discover the secrets of the Dreamforge.
• Thwart the plans of the Inspired for “vessel domination”!

This level 17 to 19 adventure pack includes 5 hand-crafted adventures, and will be available for purchase Friday, December 18th! This adventure pack is available free for VIPs today, December 16th! Adventurers seeking to confront the Dreaming Dark should visit the Inspired Quarter.

Known Issues

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