Blizzard have lastly introduced a launch date for World Of Warcraft Classic, the official back-to-basics model of the game. While the genre-defining MMORPG first launched in 2004, Classic can be primarily based on model 1.12.0, aka “Drums Of War”, launched in August of 2006, though polished up with just a few trendy conveniences. A sequence of invitational stress exams have been introduced, beginning subsequent week on May 22nd, although just a few energetic WOW subscribers can be invited. You can see the test schedule here. When launched, Classic can be free for energetic WOW subscribers.
Along with the Classic launch date (11pm within the UK on the 26th, to be exact, 27th in most areas), Blizzard unveiled their 15th anniversary celebration plans as we method November 23rd While there’s no particular date, the plan is for a sequence of in-game occasions for the present model of World Of Warcraft, culminating in a brand new 25-player occasion raid. It’ll reprise boss battles towards among the game’s “most iconic” villains, and can reward a Deathwing-themed mount. They’re additionally launching an costly boxed 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of the game, due for launch on October eighth and obtainable for order here.
Back in March, Alice Prime broke down Blizzard’s post-release plans for World Of Warcraft Classic – a gentle drip-feed of updates and content material to maintain energetic gamers shifting ahead. It’s just like how unofficial (and sadly less-than-legal) fan-run servers have dealt with issues. Despite the authorized dangers, the recognition of unofficial WOW servers appears a probable purpose for Classic’s existence. While I admit that I bounced off nearly all MMORPGs up till Final Fantasy XIV (redux), even I really feel a faint pang of nostalgia screenshots of The Crossroads, circa 2006. Christos Reid took at take a look at final 12 months’s preview occasion, and located it simply as he remembered.
World Of Warcraft Classic launches on August 26th, 11pm BST, or August 27th in most different nations. You can see specific times here. It can be obtainable free to all present WOW subscribers.
