Cross Over Into the Shadowlands—New World of Warcraft® Expansion Now Live
November 23 2020 - 6:00PM
Business Wire
Players’ journey into Azeroth’s afterlife
begins with worldwide launch of eighth expansion for Blizzard
Entertainment’s acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing
game
Brand-new Exile’s Reach introductory adventure,
overhauled leveling experience, and optional character boost make
it easier than ever to cross over into the latest expansion
In the Shadowlands, the world beyond the mortal realm, Azeroth’s
souls discover new purpose: to ascend, to atone, to be reborn, to
wage everlasting war or suffer an eternity of torment. For the
millions of World of Warcraft® players around the world, the
journey to seize their own destiny in the afterlife begins
today with the launch of Shadowlands, the eighth expansion for Blizzard
Entertainment’s acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing
game.
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Bolvar Fordragon stands beneath a
shattered sky in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. (Graphic: Business
Wire)
In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the heroes of the Horde and
the Alliance will come face-to-face with the mysteries of death as
they journey through the next world’s wondrous realms. Along the
way, they’ll forge a fate-changing pact with one of the
Shadowlands’ four ruling Covenants, drawing upon their
otherworldly power to confront the forces of the Jailer, the
malevolent entity who holds dominion over the hopeless depths of
the Maw. Players’ resolve will be tested as they seek to
reclaim lost souls from the Jailer’s watchful eye and venture into
the labyrinthine corridors of Torghast, Tower of the Damned,
where long-imprisoned horrors—and legendary rewards—await.
“Shadowlands takes WoW players to a part of the Warcraft
universe they’ve never set foot in before, and gives them
opportunities to shape their characters’ destinies in completely
new ways,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard
Entertainment. “Whether they’re exploring every facet of their
chosen Covenant or creating their own legendary gear in the Tower
of the Damned, we’re excited for players to discover the
experiences waiting for them on the other side.”
Shadowlands’ launch follows a number of recent WoW® game updates
designed to make it easier than ever for new and returning players
to join in the fun. On the island of Exile’s Reach, new
players will discover an all-new introductory adventure that
teaches them what it takes to be a champion of Azeroth, including
quests that showcase the abilities of their chosen class and a
two-boss mini-dungeon that imparts the basics of group-based play.
Once new players leave the island, they’ll be able to continue
straight into the game’s most recent expansion, Battle for
Azeroth®, where they can progress up to level 50 in preparation for
entering the Shadowlands.
As with previous expansions, players who want one of their new
or lower-level characters to be ready to cross death’s threshold
immediately can use a Shadowlands-level Character Boost, included
with the Heroic and Epic Editions of the expansion or available as
a standalone purchase (details below).
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.
- 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.
Choose Your Path Into the Shadowlands
Players who wish to journey into the Shadowlands today can
purchase the expansion for Windows and Mac PCs now at
www.worldofwarcraft.com. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is
available in a range of editions to suit players’ interests,
including:
- 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 for taking a new or
existing lower-level character into the Shadowlands immediately;
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.
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.
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.
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