It's amazing what little information about EQN has come out over the last year. It seems they are struggling with it.
Even with Landmark. That came into existence (with a closed beta) last December? Nearly a year later and they've done exactly this:
1) Added water.
2) Added glass materials.
3) Combat being added "soon".
Really?
Reviving a necro thread, but anyways... EQ Next is officially cancelled as of today
https://www.daybreakgames.com/news/daybreak-president-community-letter-everquest-next-2016