Otherworldly wonders and challenges await
players as they journey through the realms of the afterlife and
gain new power from the Covenants that rule there
Brave the hazards of Torghast, Tower of the
Damned—an ever-changing dungeon for solo players and groups of up
to five—and claim legendary treasures
Available for pre-purchase in the Blizzard Shop
starting today, with multiple options offering multiple entry
points and more benefits
Sylvanas Windrunner, fallen leader of the Horde, has pierced the
veil between Azeroth and the realm of the dead, setting in motion a
series of events that threatens to upset the cosmic balance between
life and death. Blizzard Entertainment today revealed World of
Warcraft®: Shadowlands, the latest expansion for the company’s
acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, in which
Azeroth’s heroes will confront the wonders and horrors of the
afterlife as they deal with the consequences of Sylvanas’
actions.
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Otherworldly wonders and challenges await
players as they journey through the realms of the afterlife in
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. (Graphic: Business Wire)
World of Warcraft players entering the fabled Shadowlands
will find the realms of the dead in upheaval. Under the normal
order, departed souls were delivered to a realm appropriate to the
lives they led, but now, all souls are being funneled into the
Maw, where the most wicked are damned to suffer for eternity.
As they seek to right the cycle and uncover the extent of Sylvanas’
designs, players will forge bonds with the Covenants who
hold domain over different planes within the Shadowlands:
- The steadfast Kyrian of Bastion, whose discipline
and duty compels them to safeguard souls from the mortal realm as
they pass into the Shadowlands.
- The mysterious Night Fae of Ardenweald,
who fiercely defend the spirits of nature from those who would
deprive them of rebirth.
- The cunning Venthyr of Revendreth, who feast on
the souls of the prideful and vain in a gothic realm of opulence
and torment.
- The warlike Necrolords of Maldraxxus, who forge
the undead armies that serve as the first line of defense for the
Shadowlands and honor those who seek power and glory in
battle.
In their journeys through the Shadowlands, players will also
come face-to-face with some of the departed legends of the
Warcraft® universe, such as Uther the Lightbringer, who struggles
against dark forces that seek to transform him into a symbol of
retribution, and Kael’thas, who pursues vengeance on an enemy from
his past while confined to Revendreth for the crimes he committed
in life.
“Shadowlands is taking us somewhere we’ve never dreamed of going
in the Warcraft universe, and that’s incredibly exciting,” said J.
Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “We can’t wait to
explore the great beyond, catch up with old departed friends, and
forge an epic new chapter in the Warcraft saga together with our
players.”
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Features
A host of new features and activities await players in World of
Warcraft: Shadowlands. When they cross into the
realm-between-realms, players will be able to:
- Explore the Realm of the Dead: For the first time ever
in World of Warcraft, players will cross into the Shadowlands and
experience the wonders and horrors of the afterlife across five
new zones—the gleaming fields of Bastion, the scarred
battlefields of Maldraxxus, the eternal twilight of
Ardenweald, the opulent keeps of Revendreth, and the
horrific Maw.
- Claim a Covenant’s Power: Players will be called upon to
forge a bond with one of four Covenants that rule Shadowlands’ new
zones, setting the tone for their journey through the expansion
with a full Covenant Campaign. As they level up, they’ll get
new abilities based on their choice, including class-specific
abilities for each Covenant—as well as developing Soulbinds
with specific Covenant members, which grant them access to that
character’s specific traits and bonuses.
- Ascend the Tower of the Damned: At the heart of the Maw
lies Torghast, Tower of the Damned, a cursed otherworldly
prison where the wickedest souls in the universe are locked away.
Highly replayable and inspired by roguelike games, heroes are
invited to explore its ever-changing halls and chambers and do
battle with the minions of the Jailer, Torghast’s
vile ruler. Those who brave its trials can claim legendary
treasures and help free the heroic spirits wrongfully trapped
within.
- Every Level Is Meaningful: Shadowlands will introduce a
new leveling system, meant to provide a meaningful sense of
advancement with every level achieved. Current max-level characters
will begin Shadowlands at level 50 and work toward the new level
cap of 60.
- A New Army of the Dead Rises: To combat Sylvanas’
assault on Icecrown, Bolvar Fordragon— the revered former paladin
who took on the mantle of Lich King to keep the Scourge at bay—has
raised heroes from among all the peoples of Azeroth to bolster the
Death Knights of Acherus. With Shadowlands, pandaren and all allied
races will now be able to become Death Knights.
- Improved Character Customization Options: A host of new
appearance options for all races will be made available to players
when they create new World of Warcraft characters (or alter
existing ones at the in-game barber shop).
Pre-purchase Options
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is available for pre-purchase
digitally from the Blizzard Shop starting today, with three
different options all designed with player preference in mind. The
Base Edition of Shadowlands is available for $39.99 SRP, providing
a new lower entry point compared to previous expansions. The Heroic
Edition ($59.99) includes the expansion; a level-120 character
boost; and the Ensorcelled Everwyrm mount, which provides
access to a questline through which players can earn the
Vestments of the Eternal Traveler transmogrification set.
The Epic Edition ($79.99) includes the Anima Wyrmling pet;
the Wraithchill cosmetic weapon effect; the Eternal
Traveler’s Hearthstone, designed with a unique visual effect;
and 30 days of game time, in addition to all of the contents
from the Heroic Edition.
All bonuses from the Heroic and Epic Editions are unlocked
immediately upon pre-purchase. In addition, pre-purchasing any
edition of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will open the ability for
players to create pandaren and allied race Death Knights once the
Visions of N’Zoth content update for the current expansion, Battle
for Azeroth™, arrives in the coming months.
For more information on World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, visit
www.worldofwarcraft.com.
Assets are available at
blizzard.gamespress.com/World-of-Warcraft. World of Warcraft:
Shadowlands will be available on or before December 31, 2020.
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, 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.
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