Journey through the far reaches of the
afterlife in the eighth expansion for the world’s most popular
subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing
game
Forge a pact with a game-changing Covenant;
conquer the ever-shifting trials of Torghast, Tower of the Damned
to create your own legendary gear; and seize your destiny in the
world between worlds
Beyond Azeroth’s shattered sky, a realm of infinite afterlives
awaits: the Shadowlands, where mortal souls go to reckon
with their pasts, discover new purpose . . . or suffer an eternity
of torment. On October 27†, the heroes of the Horde and the
Alliance will forge their own fate in the next world as World of
Warcraft®: Shadowlands, the eighth expansion for Blizzard
Entertainment’s acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing
game, launches around the globe.
This press release features multimedia. View
the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200827005661/en/
Bolvar Fordragon stands beneath the
shattered sky of Icecrown in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.
(Photo: Business Wire)
Upon entering the Shadowlands, Azeroth’s champions will
encounter an otherworld in disarray. Virtuous souls are being
wrongfully cast into the eternal darkness of the Maw, while the
Covenants—powerful factions who hold dominion over the afterlife’s
disparate realms—face ruin and strife as the flow of the
Shadowlands’ essential anima mysteriously dwindles. As an ancient,
long-bound evil gathers the strength to break its chains, players
must carve their path through the uncharted reaches of the beyond,
forge a pact with the Covenant that most aligns with their own
principles and purpose—and ultimately restore balance to the
hereafter.
“In Shadowlands, players will explore one of the Warcraft
universe’s most mysterious undiscovered frontiers,” said J. Allen
Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “And in selecting a
Covenant to align themselves with, they’ll face one of the most
challenging decisions they’ve ever made in the game—one that will
impact nearly every aspect of their experience with this expansion.
We can’t wait to see what paths players choose when Shadowlands
launches this October.”
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is loaded with content and
features that give players whole-new ways to discover and shape
their characters’ destinies:
- Explore Warcraft’s Afterlife—Discover the wonders and
horrors that await in the world beyond the veil. Ride across the
gleaming fields of Bastion, lose yourself among the gothic spires
of Revendreth, find yourself at the crossroads of fate in the
eternal city of Oribos, and much more.
- Pledge Yourself to a Covenant—Align with one of the
Shadowlands’ four Covenants, each with unique story campaigns,
gameplay features, and powers that they bestow upon those who
pledge themselves to their cause. Choose between Bastion’s valiant
Kyrian or Revendreth’s prideful Venthyr, fight for
the mighty Necrolords of Maldraxxus, or seek renewal with
the wild Night Fae of Ardenweald.
- Ascend the Tower of the Damned—The vilest souls in
existence are locked away in Torghast, an otherworldly prison ruled
by the terrifying entity known as the Jailer. This
ever-changing, roguelike challenge is open to solo
players and groups of up to five, and those who brave its trials
will earn materials to commission rune-carved legendary equipment
of their choosing.
- Rise as a Death Knight—Bolvar Fordragon, the former
paladin who once wore the helm of the Lich King to keep the Scourge
at bay, seeks to bolster the Death Knights’ numbers—now, all Allied
Races as well as pandaren can join their unholy ranks. (Available
with pre-purchase.)
- And More. . .—Endure the Jailer’s watchful eye in the
Maw, where the challenge mounts the longer you linger;
Soulbind with key characters of your chosen Covenant to share
their distinct powers; choose how to restore your Covenant’s
Sanctum to glory . . . Shadowlands is unlike anything ever
before experienced in World of Warcraft.
Death Rises in Azeroth
Prior to the expansion’s release, Azeroth will begin to bear the
effects of Sylvanas’s actions during a special pre-launch in-game
event: “Death Rising.” This limited-time event will send players to
the frozen wastes of Icecrown, where the veil between worlds has
been shattered—and the reawakening of the undead Scourge heralds
the stirring of more sinister forces.
The “Death Rising” event is part of the major pre-expansion game
update to prepare for Shadowlands’ release, which also includes a
newly revamped leveling experience that takes players to the new
pre-Shadowlands level cap of 50, the addition of an epic
introductory adventure for players new to World of Warcraft set on
the accursed island of Exile’s Reach, a variety of updates to
classes and abilities in preparation for the expansion, and
more.
Choose Your Path Into the Shadowlands
Players who wish to prepare for their journey into the
Shadowlands today can pre-purchase the expansion now at
www.worldofwarcraft.com. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is
available in a range of editions to suit players’ interests:
- Shadowlands Base Edition ($39.99, digital only), which
comes with the expansion only, and provides a new lower entry point
compared to previous expansions.
- Shadowlands Heroic Edition ($59.99, digital only), which
comes with the expansion; a character boost so players can be ready
to enter the Shadowlands at launch; and the Ensorcelled Everwyrm
mount, which additionally provides access to a quest line through
which players can earn the Vestments of the Eternal Traveler
transmogrification set.
- Shadowlands Epic Edition ($79.99, digital only), which
includes everything in the Heroic Edition plus the Anima Wyrmling
pet; the Wraithchill cosmetic weapon effect; the Eternal Traveler’s
Hearthstone, which provides a unique visual effect; and 30 days of
game time.
- Shadowlands Collector’s Edition ($119.99 SRP, retail
only), a limited-edition boxed set that comes with the Epic Edition
content along with mementos to adorn the physical realm, including
four pins bearing the sigils of the Covenants; a mouse pad
reflecting the shattered sky over Icecrown; a hardcover Art of the
Shadowlands book; and a key to download the Shadowlands soundtrack.
The Collector’s Edition is scheduled to begin shipping from
retailers starting October 13, 2020; check with your local store
for pre-order availability or information regarding their shipping
policies. Players who pre-purchased a digital copy of Shadowlands
and who upgrade to the Collector’s Edition will automatically be
credited Blizzard Balance†† based on their original purchase (some
restrictions apply; read Blizzard’s Collector's Edition article for
details).
All bonuses from the Heroic and Epic Editions are unlocked
immediately upon pre-purchase. In addition, pre-purchasing any
edition of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will open the ability for
players to create pandaren and Allied Race Death Knights.
For more information on World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, visit
www.worldofwarcraft.com.
For Shadowlands screenshots, artwork, and other assets, visit
http://blizzard.gamespress.com/World-of-Warcraft.
†World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is scheduled to launch globally
at 4 p.m. PDT on October 26, 2020. For associated launch times in
other time zones around the world, visit
www.worldofwarcraft.com.
††Collector’s Edition key must be redeemed before 11:59 p.m. PDT
on March 31, 2021.
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-two #1 games* and multiple 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.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press
release that involves Blizzard Entertainment's expectations, plans,
intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements
about the availability, features, and functionality of World of
Warcraft®: Shadowlands, including the “Death Rising” event and
associated content update, are forward-looking statements that are
not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors
that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to
differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking
statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product
delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of
Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and
any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking
statements in this release are based upon information available to
Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of
this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision
Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when
made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not
guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or
Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause
actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200827005661/en/
Andrew Meyer Sr. Public Relations Manager 949.955.1380 x61353
anmeyer@blizzard.com
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024