Just announced on towelliee's stream. He was part of a summit at Blizzard.
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/22990080
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/22990080
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Heralding the game's 15th anniversary, World of Warcraft® Classic invites players to experience Blizzard Entertainment's seminal massively multiplayer online role-playing game as it was during its earliest days.
This faithful, authentic recreation captures the danger, excitement, and glory of the original World of Warcraft, and invites players to relive some of the adventures and moments that defined its legacy.
On August 27, veterans and newcomers will be able to relive World of Warcraft's epic origins as they assemble a 40-player raid to take on the fiery hazards of Molten Core; fight for their faction in the ongoing world PvP struggle between Southshore and Tarren Mill; muster a realm-wide war effort to open the gates of Ahn'Qiraj; and much more.
⦁ RELIVE AN ERA LOST TO LEGEND – Return to Azeroth as it was during the Drums of War update (patch 1.12), which represents the original WoW® at its most content-complete.
⦁ PHASED CONTENT ROLLOUT – Following its launch, World of Warcraft Classic's content will be released over the course of multiple phases reflecting the game's original order. Re-experience WoW history unfolding as heroes gear up for Blackwing Lair; players battle for PvP Honor and Rank rewards; and entire realms band together to open the gates of Ahn'Qiraj.
⦁ INCLUDED WITH EXISTING WOW SUBSCRIPTIONS – Anyone who subscribes to World of Warcraft can play WoW Classic at no additional cost. Explore the far corners of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms before and after the world-shattering events that changed Azeroth forever.
⦁ CLOSED BETA TEST & STRESS TESTS – Starting May 15, select WoW players will be invited to participate in a small-scale, focused closed beta test, helping ensure WoW Classic nails its goal of authenticity. Players will also get a chance to help put our servers and technology through the paces in a series of stress tests from May through July—opt in now at ⦁ www.wowclassic.com.
⦁ CLASSIC GAMEPLAY WITH TODAY'S CONVENIENCES – Experience the authentic gameplay of 2006 built on the infrastructure of WoW today, with server technology providing a smooth and stable experience; support for modern PC hardware; and access to Blizzard Battle.net's social features.
Dang i need that.He's also just said they're doing a 15 year anniversary collectors edition for it.
Wait, so is it a different sub or buy once and play? Like Guild Wars 2?
I read the part that says existing subs to WoW can get Classic for free, but that's it.
I'm assuming that even if you don't want to play the current release, you still have to pay a sub to play classic.Wait, so is it a different sub or buy once and play? Like Guild Wars 2?
I read the part that says existing subs to WoW can get Classic for free, but that's it.
I'm assuming that even if you don't want to play the current release, you still have to pay a sub to play classic.
Technically newer iteration of the engine but uses original assets. They're very adamant about it being "classic", unfortunately.Is it the same graphic engine as well, or does it come with the updated models/textures and animations?
It is based on the latest version of the World of Warcraft engine, but the original models and textures (likely animations too) will be used. Lighting and effects will be in a form that mimics how such appeared originally.Is it the same graphic engine as well, or does it come with the updated models/textures and animations?
WoW Classic site just gives me a 403 error. Guess its either not live yet or it has absolutely shit the bed.
WoW Classic site just gives me a 403 error. Guess its either not live yet or it has absolutely shit the bed.
Blizzard Post said:To fill our pool of beta and stress test participants, we'll be choosing dedicated players who meet select criteria from both the WoW Classic beta opt-in and the standard Warcraft beta opt-in. Participants will also need to have an active subscription or active game time on their Battle.net Account
Unfortunately? This is purely for nostalgia, so using the new character assets would make no sense. All they need to do is support higher resolutions and we're in for a treat.Technically newer iteration of the engine but uses original assets. They're very adamant about it being "classic", unfortunately.
...Did somebody say [Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker]?LFG - Uldaman - Paladin - Will not heal!
*crickets*
............guys?
https://gear.blizzard.com/us/world-of-warcraft-15th-anniversary-collector-s-edition
15th Anniversary edition is up for pre-order - $99
Also worth mentioning that to get into the beta, you need a current sub as well.
He's also just said they're doing a 15 year anniversary collectors edition for it.
Interesting as you haven't needed an active sub to get into expansion betas. I'm not resubbing until 8.2 goes live so guess I will be waiting until August.
Blizzard said:STRESS TEST SCHEDULE*
*Dates of each stress test are subject to change.
- Stress Test 1: Wed May 22–Thurs May 23
- Stress Test 2: Wed Jun 19– Thurs Jun 20
- Stress Test 3: Thurs Jul 18– Fri July 19
As a mage that wore full frost resist gear to kill sapph, there's no fucking way I'm rolling a mage again other than for PvPGoing to enjoy playing fire mage again. Well, until I hit top level and have to respec because an entire raid is fire based.
As a mage that wore full frost resist gear to kill sapph, there's no fucking way I'm rolling a mage again other than for PvP
Unfortunately because I'd prefer a game that retains the original's gameplay and content (with fixes where appropriate) but with modern sound and look.Unfortunately? This is purely for nostalgia, so using the new character assets would make no sense. All they need to do is support higher resolutions and we're in for a treat.
Making a nelf hunter and reliving 2005 all over again.
I spit on your horde!!!!I find it hard to choose faction in Classic.
On one hand, Alliance sucks. There's no other way around it.
On the other hand, Alliance questlines on vanilla are objectively better.
Also, expect to see like 80% of the population be rogues.
Either way, hope you're ready for pally gear to drop for horde and shaman to drop for alliance.I find it hard to choose faction in Classic.
On one hand, Alliance sucks. There's no other way around it.
On the other hand, Alliance questlines on vanilla are objectively better.
Also, expect to see like 80% of the population be rogues.