All World of Warcraft subscribers receive
the authentic re-creation of the game’s pre-expansion experience at
no additional cost
Current subscribers can opt in to an
invite-only closed beta test, scheduled to begin May 15
Commemorate a major milestone in Azeroth’s
history with the World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Collector’s
Edition, available for preorder at gear.blizzard.com
Starting August 27, World of Warcraft® players and fans around
the world will be able to relive—or experience for the first
time—the early days of Azeroth with World of Warcraft Classic™.
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.
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World of Warcraft Classic takes players
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With World of Warcraft Classic, Blizzard has rebuilt the
original WoW® in its most polished and complete state—as it was at
the time of the “Drums of War” update (patch 1.12.0), originally
released August 22, 2006. Included for all subscribers at no
additional cost, World of Warcraft Classic gives players the
opportunity to reexperience together the moments that came to
define early WoW, like 40-player raids on Molten Core; days-long
PvP battles at Tarren Mill; and the grand, server-wide effort to
open the gates of Ahn’Qiraj.
“Building and launching World of Warcraft back in 2004 was
immensely challenging,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard
Entertainment. “A tornado literally tore the roof off one of the
game’s data centers during the early days of testing—but Blizzard
was fortunate to have hundreds, and then thousands, and then
millions of people around the world cheering our developers on.
“Like many of our players, everyone at Blizzard was fueled by
the excitement of seeing the world of Azeroth from the ground
level, through the eyes of the heroes inhabiting and fighting over
it,” Brack continued. “Azeroth has always been a wondrous and
deadly place, and it was especially so at the time of WoW’s launch,
when everyone was discovering its vistas and exploring its dungeons
for the first time—all while helping and supporting the company as
everyone here worked through the many technical struggles of
hosting a game of this size.
“That early experience was incredibly important to Blizzard. It
taught us many things about ourselves as a developer and publisher,
and about the global community of players that we feel honored to
be a part of. The World of Warcraft Classic experience is very
different from the Azeroth we know today, but we love it for what
it is and what it stands for. We can’t wait to get reacquainted
with this dangerous, demanding, and rewarding world with all of our
friends, new and old.”
To help put the finishing touches on World of Warcraft Classic,
Blizzard is inviting players with active subscriptions to opt in
for a chance to participate in a closed beta test that begins May
15. Even more players will be able to participate in a series of
stress tests, scheduled for the summer.
15th Anniversary
In-Game Celebration & Collector’s Edition
Later this year, Blizzard will be rolling out a series of
in-game activities in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth™ in
celebration of the game’s 15th anniversary, culminating 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.
To further commemorate the milestone, Blizzard also today
announced the World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Collector’s
Edition, set for release on October 8. 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 honor of the moment WoW players first took to the
skies. The World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
will be available for SRP $99.99. Players can pre-purchase today at
gear.blizzard.com and at select retailers worldwide.
For more information on World of Warcraft Classic, including
details on how to opt in to the beta tests and launch-plan
specifics, visit the official website at
www.worldofwarcraft.com.
Assets available at:
blizzard.gamespress.com/World-of-Warcraft.
*Mounts will also be available for purchase as a standalone
bundle in-game and from the Blizzard Shop in August; also note that
they are unusable in World of Warcraft Classic (because they didn’t
exist as of patch 1.12.0).
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®,
Hearthstone®, Overwatch®, the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo®
franchises, and the multi-franchise 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, Blizzard Battle.net®,
is one of the largest online-gaming services 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
gameplay, features, and functionality of World of Warcraft®, World
of Warcraft Classic™ and its corresponding beta tests, and the
World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition 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
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made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not
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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.
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