At BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard Entertainment explained updates to the World of Warcraft franchise, including new content for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and Rebirth, and the seasonal event for World of Warcraft Classic, which will launch on December 12st. Furthermore, World of Warcraft will feature the Worldsoul Saga as its primary storyline, spanning three expansions: War to the Core, Midnight, and The Last Titan.
The new changes and content of the classic version of "World of Warcraft: Cataclysm" will be released in 2024. It will add a level cap of up to 85, add new werewolf and goblin races, and a new professional skill "Archaeology". It will also add modern gameplay features that were not available when it was launched in 2010, and increase the gameplay rhythm and upgrade speed. At the same time, it will also add the expanded collection interface that was first added to the classic version of "Wrath of the Lich King", and the "Titan Rune Dungeon System" that debuted in the classic version of "Wrath of the Lich King" will also return.
In addition, Blizzard Entertainment will also make two new combo packs available for purchase starting today. The "Blazing Heroes Edition Combo Pack," priced at NT$937, includes the "Flying Ragnaros Mount" and "Ragnaros the Rasmus Pet," usable in both the Modern and Classic versions of the game, as well as the "Twilight Cultist Shaping Set" and "Goblin in a Box Toy," which are only available in the Classic version.
The "Blazing Epic Edition Upgrade Pack" sold for NT$2499 includes all the items in the Hero Edition package, plus a level 80 character boost service (with progress-matched equipment, backpacks, and a small amount of gold), and 30 days of game time.
The Exploration Season, which will launch on December 12st and can be experienced on the Classic server, will include the following new features and unique rules:
• Runes:Players must search the world for special runes that grant new abilities, some of which were never previously available to World of Warcraft Classic classes.
• Rune Engraving:Players can apply a certain number of runes through "Rune Engraving" and switch skills when not in combat, inspiring players' experimental spirit.
• Level cap increases gradually:The level cap for the Exploration Season will start at level 25 and slowly increase over time, allowing players to gain a progressive end-game experience at every level.
• Classic Dungeon Remake:The level cap of each stage will provide new content to experience, starting with the level 25 Black Stream Abyss 10-player team dungeon. This dungeon was originally a 5-player upgrade dungeon. After the remake, it will include redesigned boss encounters, providing players with exciting challenges to test their own styles.
• World PvP Events:In addition to the new team dungeons, the upper limit of each level range will also host world PvP events, allowing players to compete against each other to test new skills. Ashvale will be the first level 25 PvP zone.
The three subsequent expansion packs of "World of Warcraft" announced this time will be based on "The Chronicle of the World's Soul". "War to the Center of the Earth" is expected to be released in 2024, and the subsequent "Darkest Night" and "The Last Titan" will complete the Chronicle trilogy.
World of Warcraft: War to the Core features:
• As players enter the opening chapter of World of Souls and head towards the new level cap of 80, they will encounter new areas, dungeons, team instances, and more rich new content:
• Explore the new continent of Kaz’algar: The Isle of Dorne, located off the western coast of Kalimdor, has become a new communication center for the Horde and the Alliance. Players will embark on a journey of exploration in the magma furnace of the Ringing Abyss, the prosperous Holy Land, and Az’kahant, the pinnacle of Nerubian society.
• New Allied Race: Earthen: Players will encounter and unlock the Earthen, a race of Titan-forged creatures who have made Kaz’algar their home and developed a unique civilization there.
• New class specialization customization options: The customization option "Hero Talent" is based on the well-known Warcraft world view prototype, including Dark Ranger, Prophet, etc. Players can use hero talents to expand the Warcraft style.
• New mini-adventures “Explorations”: New mini-adventures that are seamlessly integrated into the world, flexibly scaled for 1 to 5 players, and provide significant player progression.
• Game Improvement Feature “Team”: The game experience improvement feature “Team” allows players with multiple characters to share team bank, reputation, shaping and more content among all characters.
War for the Center of the Earth will be released before December 2024, 12, and players can pre-order it through the Battle.net store starting now.
Among them, the "Hero Edition" will be sold at NT$2199, including all the contents of the basic version (including enhanced character direct upgrade to level 70, 500 merchant coins), the Algar Storm Rider mount that can enter the special dynamic flight track, the upgradeable Storm Rider outfit shaping set, and an additional 250 merchant coins (total 750).
The "Epic Edition" will be sold for NT$2799, including all the content of the Basic Edition and the Heroic Edition, and will provide access to the "War to the Core" public beta test at least 3 days in advance. It also includes the Storm Baby Scratcher pet, the Sand Pool Storm Griffin toy, and an additional 250 merchant coins (for a total of 1000), as well as 30 days of game time.
