EverQuest 2 players who were eagerly looking forward to the game's next major update were left disappointed today, as developers announced Game Update #51 has been delayed.

GU #51, also known as Elements of Corruption, is set to revitalise an old part of the EQ2 world. Lavastorm is a zone that shipped with the original retail version of EQ2 over four years ago, and is well known by all players of the game. None of the original content will be removed, but many more monsters, quests and NPCs will be added to the zone. There's a whole host of changes to spells, guildhalls, WOW Or UI, quests and achievements, as well as a new dungeon and new solo content for high and mid level players.

Sony Online gave a brief explanation for the delay on the EQ2 site:

"I know many of you were expecting us to do so this week or next, but at this point, we just need some more time to spend working on it so that it's just right for all of you. Please be patient with us while we finish polishing the update, and as soon as we have a good date that we can ship out all of this exciting goodness, we'll let you know."