In a press release, Blizzard Entertainment has finally confirmed the release date for the upcoming World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic.
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The game was announced during Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft extended live stream a few months ago.
The official release date of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic, a remake of the popular 2008 expansion, has been confirmed by the developer. The original Wrath of the Lich King pits Lich King player Arthas Menethil, the iconic villain from Warcraft 3. This fall players will have the chance to take him down once again in Wrath of the Lich. King Classic.
The new Wrath of the Lich King will be available on WoW’s Classic servers, used to bring the MMO genre back to its original form on launch day. The World of Warcraft: Classic server was founded in 2019 because many veteran players asked Blizzard to let them relive playing World of Warcraft in 2004. WoW’s first expansion – The Burning Crusade was released on World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. Classic servers in 2021. Of course, the 2021 release of this expansion on the Classic server is not an exact copy of the game it is based on. The game expands on the original by making several gameplay tweaks, including harder bosses and faster leveling up.
In a press release, Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic will launch on September 26. In addition to its expanded lore, Wrath of the Lich King Classic will introduce profession Inscription, an ability that allows the player to write abilities-enhancing symbols that both change their appearance and modify the attributes of spells and skills. Furthermore, several raids have been updated – especially the versions of Naxxramas, Onyxia’s Lair, and Icecrown Citadel. Ahead of next month’s launch, players will be able to experience Joyous Journeys, a 50% exp event, and all WoW subscribers will also be able to craft one Death Knight per Classic. Fans will be given the option to purchase optional upgrades, including new items and leveling up the characters of those who haven’t quite reached the ultimate level yet.
The release of Wrath of the Lich King Classic further shows Blizzard’s dedication to its longstanding MMORPG. In May, the game’s developer removed one of World of Warcraft’s disappointing achievements as a prerequisite for obtaining the Violet Proto-Drake mount in the original Wrath of the Lich King expansion. . While this change comes 14 years after the original expansion was released, it shows that Blizzard cares about the quality of the experience for all its players, including veterans.
With the upcoming release of Wrath of the Lich King on Blizzard’s Classic servers, it’s likely that 2010’s Cataclysm expansion will be the next reinvented expansion to launch. While this has not been confirmed, it seems like a smart move as the company continues to recognize its roots. Until then, players can at least look forward to once again ending the Lich King’s reign.
