World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic Coming Later This Year

While many regard this as one of the most unforgettable sagas in Warcraft history, I must confess it’s one I didn’t play myself and only dabbled with WoW a couple of times over the many years it has been out. However, even I know that the announcement today from Blizzard Entertainment is a big one for many fans. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is coming later this year!

Players new and old will get to experience an adventure that became so iconic in Warcraft history. Surely, it wasn’t that long ago the? But alas, this expansion was originally launched way back in 2008! Now it’s back, tuned up and ready for a new world, oh and best of all, it will be available at no additional cost to all players with an active World of Warcraft subscription. Yup, you read that right.

What the Developers Had to Say

“We’re thrilled to revisit one of the most beloved eras in Warcraft history with Wrath of the Lich King Classic,” said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment. “The original release of this expansion brought many improvements to the game, along with a timeless villain and an epic story. We’re taking care to preserve the authentic Classic experience for those looking to relive their glory days in Northrend—and deliver a worthy and accessible re-creation for those embarking on this vast adventure for the first time.”

Wrath of the Lich King Classic Features

• Just as it shook up WoW during its original release in 2008, Wrath of the Lich King Classic will thrill both veterans and newcomers with a host of paradigm-shifting features, including:
• The Grim Frozen North: Players will begin their journey in one of two zones in Northrend—Borean Tundra or Howling Fjord—and experience some of the most epic vistas and beloved storylines in all of Warcraft before breaching the seat of the Lich King’s power in Icecrown.
• The Rise of Death Knights: Available to both factions and starting at level 55, Death Knights—WoW’s first hero class—harness the powers of darkness to help combat the evil that threatens Azeroth.
• New profession—Inscription: This new profession allows players to scribe mystical glyphs that alter the appearance and modify the properties of spells and abilities, as well as craft powerful trinkets and off-hand items.
• Achievements Unlocked: Achievements are coming to WoW Classic, giving players a whole new set of rewards for their exploits and accomplishments.
• Dungeons & Raids: Relive seminal 5-player dungeons like Azjol-Nerub and the Culling of Stratholme, and lay siege to Naxxramas in a 10-player raid, an update of its original iteration as a 40-player raid in pre-expansion World of Warcraft.

For more information on Wrath of the Lich King Classic, visit www.wowclassic.com. Further details, including release timing, will be announced there closer to launch.