We've been all over the World of Warcraft Classic since it was announced, and overnight Blizzard has revealed exactly when we'll be jumping back into the skin of the original release in celebration of 15 years of WoW.
Specifically, in Australia we'll be playing the game from August 27 with all current subscribers receiving the "authentic re-creation of the game’s pre-expansion experience at no additional cost". Additionally, said current subs can put their hand up to join a beta for the new retro experience starting May 16. Here's Blizzard's official word: This authentic re-creation takes players back to the beginnings of Blizzard Entertainment’s groundbreaking massively multiplayer online role-playing game, a time when Onyxia spread terror from her lair in Duskwallow Marsh, Leeroy Jenkins became a sensation after some ill-advised heroics in Upper Blackrock Spire, and only the bravest or most foolhardy quested alone in Stranglethorn Vale.Additionally, Blizzard points out that in celebration of the 15 year anniversary, later this year a number of activities will come to the game which will "[culminate] in a 25-player raid (accessible through Raid Finder) that will pit players against some of the most iconic bosses from throughout the game’s history. Players who make it through this epic trial will earn the Obsidian Worldbreaker mount, designed to evoke the terrible visage of the ancient Dragon Aspect Deathwing the Destroyer". A special Anniversary Collector's Edition will also be made available from October 9 (one day after my birthday!)that will feature: This treasure trove of collectibles and in-game bonus items comes with 30 days of game time for World of Warcraft and includes an imposing statue of Ragnaros the Firelord, that stands over 10 inches tall; a pin depicting the head of Onyxia, Broodmother of the Black Dragonflight; a mousepad adorned with a map of Azeroth; a set of fine art prints that illustrate Azeroth’s storied past; and a pair of mounts*—the Alabaster Stormtalon, and the Alabaster Thunderwing—in honour of the moment WoW players first took to the skies. The World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will be available for RRP $144.95 AUD / $154.99 NZD. Players can pre-purchase today at gear.blizzard.com and at select retailers worldwide.Be sure to check out our recent deep-dive on the anatomy of a raid. |
Only time i've ever wanted a collectors edition game and its NA only of course, and sold out anyways. FeelsBadMan
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Only time i've ever wanted a collectors edition game and its NA only of course, and sold out anyways. FeelsBadMan Check out JB HiFi I think they still have some. I was gonna pre order then I remembered I have enough stuff in my house I don't need more :P |
Guessing we have to play on US servers? At least give us the option to play on EU if we can't get OCE servers.
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I thought we were getting AU servers for this? There is still no offical word on it despite players constantly asking. |
There is still no offical word on it despite players constantly asking. Would be nice if they gave us confirmation. Can't imagine them not giving us at least 1 server. Although I would expect 1xPVP 1xPVE. |
Would be nice if they gave us confirmation. I've been playing WoW for over 10 years and its always been the same with Blizzard as an OCE player. Should of seen the amount of haggling we did to get servers here to start with. |
Actually they have finally confirmed we will be getting them. Saying they planned it all along. |