An Iconic Villain Reborn—World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King Classic™ Launches September 26
July 25 2022 - 1:00PM
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From atop the frozen throne of Icecrown Citadel, the Lich King
Arthas Menethil—once a fierce paladin prince consumed and corrupted
by a misguided zeal to save his people at any cost—marshals his
undead army into war against the inhabitants of Azeroth. Blizzard
Entertainment announced today that the forces of the Horde and the
Alliance will have another chance to bring a fitting end to one of
World of Warcraft®’s most iconic villains starting September 26,
when the company releases Wrath of the Lich King Classic™, the
authentic re-creation of WoW®’s acclaimed second expansion, at
no additional cost to all players with an active subscription. This
expansion will launch globally at 3pm PDT and will be available on
all World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic™ realms.
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To confront the Lich King, players will embark on a treacherous
journey through the wintry forests and snowy peaks of the
continent of Northrend, the single largest land mass
Blizzard ever added to the game with an expansion (until the
upcoming release of World of Warcraft®: Dragonflight). There
they’ll experience some of the most breathtaking vistas and beloved
storylines in all of Warcraft® as they make hard-fought progress in
their effort to breach Icecrown and defeat one of the direst
threats Azeroth has ever known.
“The epic moments in Wrath of the Lich King Classic feature vast
icy environments, unique dungeons and raids, and a gripping
conclusion to the story of Prince Arthas,” said World of Warcraft
executive producer Holly Longdale. “All of this and more made it a
favorite of many of our players and us at Blizzard as well. We’re
looking forward to providing an authentic experience for returning
veterans and an awesome adventure for newcomers exploring Azeroth
for the first time.”
Rising with this expansion is the fearsome Death Knight hero
class, available to all players and starting at level 55. As
former champions of the Lich King, Death Knights conquer their foes
using dark magic and runic power. Also featured is the original
iteration of the World of Warcraft achievement system,
celebrating a wide range of player accomplishments in the game, and
the introduction of the Inscription profession, which
enables players to scribe ability-enhancing glyphs that alter the
appearance and modify the properties of spells and abilities.
Players will be able to put their skills and new abilities to
the test in the 13 memorable dungeons from Wrath of the Lich
King™, such as Ahn’Kahet: The Old Kingdom, where they’ll face the
minions of the Old God Yogg-Saron, and the plague-infested Culling
of Stratholme, which recreates the tragic event from Warcraft
history that led to the downfall of Prince Arthas. Those seeking
the ultimate challenge can take on the 9 raids introduced in
the expansion, such as the updated versions of Naxxramas and
Onyxia’s Lair from pre-expansion World of Warcraft, and of course
Icecrown Citadel, where the story of the Lich King reaches its
cinematic conclusion.
In the lead-up to launch, players can experience Joyous
Journeys, a 50%-bonus-XP event that will run until Wrath of the
Lich King Classic’s September 26 launch. Prior to release, all WoW
subscribers will be granted the ability to create one Death Knight
per Classic realm, which they can bring to level 70 through Burning
Crusade Classic™ content until September 26. In addition, players
will also be able to purchase optional upgrades, including new
cosmetic items and a level-70 character boost for those who might
not yet have a fully leveled character.
For more information on Wrath of the Lich King Classic, visit
www.wowclassic.com.
Press assets are available at
blizzard.gamespress.com/World-of-Warcraft.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft,
Hearthstone®, Overwatch®, the Warcraft, StarCraft®, and Diablo®
franchises, and the multifranchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard
Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision
Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of
entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s
most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track
record includes twenty-three #1 games* and numerous Game of the
Year awards. The company's online gaming service, Battle.net, is
one of the largest in the world, with millions of active
players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and
reports from key distributors.
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pricing, features, and functionality of World of Warcraft® and
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic™ are
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