The Dark Age of Camelot MMORPG series has been around a long time, and in that time it has managed a lot of firsts for the genre. It was the first MMORPG to be localised in Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Spain, and the first game to take direct influences from Celtic and Norman legend. It also pioneered the symbiotic relationship between PvP and PvE combat with its Realm Versus Realm combat.

But firsts aren't enough for Mythic, the development team behind DAoC. That's why Catacombs has been released, a new expansion pack that adds a number of unique and fresh features to the game.

Catacombs main function is to open up the game more to beginner and low-level players by offering more effective character customisation, instanced dungeons, and better player support. High level players don't lose out, though. New rewards and powerful items are available in the deep underground dungeons, and a new tough-as-nails dungeon called The Dark Spire should prove the ultimate challenge.