The official servers shut down on January 31, 2017.
From the back cover:
Shape the Course of an Ever-Evolving World
Asheron's Call 2 is a next generation online role-playing game where the world evolves with you. The land of Dereth has been devastated by a magical disaster. Now you and other players will reclaim and rebuild the land while encountering conquest, adventure, and fellowship! Featuring an all-new graphics engine, combat system, and dynamic content system, you'll experience a rich, engaging fantasy world where world-shaking changes sweep you along an epic story.
- Evolving World - Every month can bring new additions - the return of a forgotten land, a monster invasion, or new quests and treasures!
- Rebirth from Ruins - You have the ability to impact the game world! Help rebuild the land of Dereth and determine which cities and resources are restored.
- Innovative Combat - New combat system where tactical real-time decisions mean everything. Use combos, chains, and even finishing moves.
- Epic Campaign - New players can choose to gain strength & knowledge through an initial story-driven campaign of 21 scenarios.
- Three Kingdoms - Align your character with the kingdom of Chaos, Order, or Good to compete for resources & against other players.