Starting May 18, you can choose whether to
progress your characters to Burning Crusade Classic or continue
adventuring in the original WoW® Classic era
Boost a character to level 58 with the optional
Dark Portal Pass, and enhance your experience with Outland-inspired
extras contained in the Burning Crusade Classic Deluxe Edition
“You are not prepared!” Fourteen years ago, Illidan Stormrage
issued that thunderous warning to those who would dare confront him
in the shattered realm of Outland. Starting June 1, heroes of
Azeroth new and old will have the opportunity to gather their
courage and rally their allies to face the Betrayer once again with
the worldwide launch of World of Warcraft®: Burning Crusade
Classic™.
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Illidan, Kael'thas Sunstrider, and Lady
Vashj await in World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic,
launching June 1, 2021 (Graphic: Business Wire)
Burning Crusade Classic, Blizzard Entertainment’s authentic
recreation of the acclaimed first World of Warcraft expansion,
sends players back through the Dark Portal to the shattered realm
of Outland—a distant, fel-scarred planet where the forces of the
demonic Burning Legion prepare to mount an assault against all life
on Azeroth. Featuring a strange and treacherous new world to
discover; two new playable races, the blood elves and draenei; and
the all-new ability to soar and explore upon flying mounts in
Outland, Burning Crusade Classic will give WoW veterans and
newcomers alike a chance to experience a timeless era of Warcraft
adventure.
“For many World of Warcraft players, the original Burning
Crusade was their first step on an epic journey that’s still going
on today—but for many others, stories of fleeing the Fel Reaver and
confronting Illidan at the top of the Black Temple are just the
stuff of legend,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard
Entertainment. “With Burning Crusade Classic, we want to give
players a chance to experience the trials and triumphs of Outland
in a way that hasn’t been possible for more than a decade, and do
so adventuring alongside old friends and new. We can’t wait to
travel with everyone back through the Dark Portal once again.”
Beginning May 18 with the launch of the Burning Crusade Classic
pre-expansion patch, WoW Classic players will choose whether to
progress each of their characters to Burning Crusade Classic with
the rest of their realm, or continue playing the original WoW
Classic content on brand-new Classic Era realms also launching that
day. Players who wish to experience the best of both worlds will be
able to use the optional character cloning service (available May
18, $35 per character), which will allow them to continue playing a
copy of an existing character on a Classic Era realm while also
advancing into Burning Crusade Classic.
Also starting May 18, players on Burning Crusade Classic realms
will be able to create blood elf and draenei characters and
experience the two races’ new starting zones in the Azuremyst Isles
and Eversong Woods, preparing their new heroes for the opening of
the Dark Portal on June 1. From the day of the patch through
launch, players will also be able to participate in a limited-time
in-game event as demonic agents from beyond the Dark Portal pour
into the Blasted Lands and assault key locations across
Azeroth.
Everyone who wants to join the adventure in Outland with their
friends will also have the option to purchase the Dark Portal
Pass (available May 18, $39.99), allowing them to boost one
character of their choosing on a Burning Crusade Classic realm to
level 58 (limit one per World of Warcraft account; not usable on
blood elf or draenei characters).
Intrepid explorers looking to further enhance their Burning
Crusade Classic experience can purchase the optional Deluxe
Edition ($69.99), also available with the arrival of the
pre-expansion patch on May 18. The Deluxe Edition comes with:
- The Reawakened Phase-Hunter mount, a creature that draws
on the otherworldly energies that transformed Draenor into Outland,
for use only in Burning Crusade Classic and designed to match the
look of the original expansion
- The Viridian Phase-Hunter mount, a variant for use in
modern World of Warcraft (including Shadowlands) and reflecting the
game’s current visual style
- A Dark Portal Hearthstone for use in Burning Crusade
Classic, providing a unique visual effect inspired by the gateway
between worlds
- The Path of Illidan toy for Burning Crusade Classic,
which causes your character’s footsteps to leave flickering fel
fire in their wake for a short time
- The Dark Portal Pass, which boosts one character to
level 58 (same restrictions as standalone Dark Portal Pass apply;
cannot be combined with standalone Dark Portal Pass purchase)
- 30 days of World of Warcraft game time, providing access
to WoW Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, and the modern game
Burning Crusade Classic builds on the epic foundation of World
of Warcraft Classic, providing players with an opportunity to
experience the next legendary chapter in the Warcraft® saga.
Through the launch and over the course of content updates to
follow, the recreation will bring back the features of the 2007
original, including:
- The Shattered Realm of Outland: Traverse the treacherous
crags and spires of Blade’s Edge Mountains, where even dragons fear
to roam; hunt alongside the uncorrupted Mag’har orcs among the
floating islands of Nagrand; battle demonic agents of the Legion in
the shadow of the Black Temple; and much more.
- Two New Playable Races: Fight for the Horde as the
blood elves, seeking a new source of the arcane power that
once sustained them, or join the Alliance as the draenei,
exiles from Outland in search of a new home.
- Gather at the Arena Gates: Assemble your most trusted
allies and prove your PvP prowess in 2v2, 3v3, or 5v5 combat in
Arenas such as the Ring of Trials and the Circle of Blood.
- Take Wing on Flying Mounts: Take flight in the chaotic
skies of Netherstorm and soar over fel-touched Shadowmoon Valley
with the introduction of flying mounts in Outland.
- Master Challenging Raids and Dungeons: Conquer 5-player
dungeons set in the crystalline fortress of Tempest Keep and the
Caverns of Time, where heroes bear witness to Azeroth’s past. Raid
the haunted halls of 10-player Karazhan, and gear up over time for
a climactic confrontation against Kil’jaeden in 25-player Sunwell
Plateau.
- New Options for Heroes: Carve gems of power to socket
into players’ gear with the Jewelcrafting profession; choose
between the Aldor or Scryer factions in Shattrath and
earn their unique rewards; create a paladin on the Horde or
a shaman on the Alliance; and more.
As with WoW Classic, Burning Crusade Classic will be included
with every WoW players’ subscription at no additional cost.
For more information on Burning Crusade Classic, visit
www.wowclassic.com.
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 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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Warcraft®: Burning Crusade Classic™, including the Dark Portal
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