Wednesday, April 20th 2022

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic to Transport Players Back to the Icy Realm of Northrend Later This Year

From his grim citadel deep in the frozen continent of Northrend, the dreaded Lich King Arthas Menethil sets in motion his conquest of Azeroth, ushering in one of the most unforgettable sagas in Warcraft history. Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft : Wrath of the Lich King Classic is coming later this year, inviting players to experience anew an adventure that indelibly shaped the ongoing story of Warcraft. When it launches in 2022, this finely tuned re-release of the smash-hit 2008 expansion will be available at no additional cost to all players with an active World of Warcraft subscription.

"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.
Players will be able to create Death Knight characters during a content update prior to the launch of Wrath of the Lich King Classic. All players will be able to create their first Death Knight characters without any prerequisites or restrictions. (Creating subsequent Death Knight characters on a given server will require an existing character of level 55 or higher.)

Players without existing characters ready to take on the hazards of Northrend can take advantage of an optional level-70 character boost closer to Wrath of the Lich King Classic's launch. Further details, including information around pricing and availability, will be announced at a later date.

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.
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42 Comments on World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic to Transport Players Back to the Icy Realm of Northrend Later This Year

#26
lexluthermiester
GoldenTigerNeither of you know the pop #s. No one does, since blizzard doesn't publish them and hasn't in many years. The only info we have is mau (monthly users, which count how many unique accounts logged into their various games in a month. This includes multiple logins for different games by the same account) totals for all Activision blizzard games combined, not even individually.
The website I cited above is considered to be a very reliable source of info. Gonna take their word over yours all day long..
CrAsHnBuRnXpAre you drunk? Or just stupid?
My vote? Is withheld...:laugh:
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#27
GoldenTiger
lexluthermiesterThe website I cited above is considered to be a very reliable source of info. Gonna take their word over yours all day long..


My vote? Is withheld...:laugh:
Go Google. It isn't my word, it's activision-blizzard's.
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#28
lexluthermiester
GoldenTigerGo Google. It isn't my word, it's activision-blizzard's.
I've already cited a reliable website. Either post a link supporting your claim or hush up.
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#30
lexluthermiester
GoldenTigerCalm down.
LOL!
GoldenTigerwww.google.com/amp/s/www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/blizzard-will-no-longer-report-world-of-warcraft-s/1100-6431943/

It happened in 2015, and is common knowledge. I explained to you how it works, but you seem more interested in just arguing.
I'm going to trust a current metrics website over a 7 year old article. Companies change their minds and policies on a regular basis. You're going to have to do better. Your argument still has no merit.
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#31
CrAsHnBuRnXp
lexluthermiesterI've already cited a reliable website. Either post a link supporting your claim or hush up.
It is actually really well known that since sub numbers heavily dropped at one point (around 2015) that they stopped reporting on actual numbers and that they go by MAU (monthly active users) which is a count across ALL of their IPs rather than just WoW. This was back. I cant post links as I am at work and "gaming" sites are blocked by IT.
lexluthermiesterLOL!

I'm going to trust a current metrics website over a 7 year old article. Companies change their minds and policies on a regular basis. You're going to have to do better. Your argument still has no merit.
It has not changed.
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#32
AceKingSuited
BaumWoW is still active? oh man what people have wasted on money on this game with subscription fees alone... and time of their live just insane
Don't remind me, lol. I had one toon at 135 days and another at 127 days played, that's DAYS not hours. Add up all the alts that I didn't play as much and it was a big part of my life lol.
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#33
lexluthermiester
CrAsHnBuRnXpIt is actually really well known that since sub numbers heavily dropped at one point (around 2015) that they stopped reporting on actual numbers and that they go by MAU (monthly active users) which is a count across ALL of their IPs rather than just WoW. This was back. I cant post links as I am at work and "gaming" sites are blocked by IT.


It has not changed.
Ok, here's a few more stats sites;
activeplayer.io/world-of-warcraft/

And

webtribunal.net/blog/wow-player-count/

Are you saying that these stats site are faking those numbers? Hmm? I think not, but whatever.
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#34
CrAsHnBuRnXp
lexluthermiesterOk, here's a few more stats sites;
activeplayer.io/world-of-warcraft/

And

webtribunal.net/blog/wow-player-count/

Are you saying that these stats site are faking those numbers? Hmm? I think not, but whatever.
I cant view until i get home but chances are yes, they are guesses. It is widely known that blizzard does not release sub numbers only monthly active users (MAU's)

Edit: Here is a very reputable youtuber that basically does WoW stuff for a living and has a whole team so it's not a 1 man operation. He breaks down the MAU's to ESTIMATE how many ppl are still actively playing the game. He has no concrete numbers since Blizz does NOT release those numbers. They dont even tell their shareholders how many people actively play WoW.

WoW's Health: The Numbers Don't Lie... Here's What We Discovered. - YouTube
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#35
lexluthermiester
CrAsHnBuRnXpI cant view until i get home but chances are yes, they are guesses. It is widely known that blizzard does not release sub numbers only monthly active users (MAU's)
Those are still numbers and they still show subscribers in the millions not the 500k quoted by mr Renald earlier which was a BS number he pulled out of his bum.
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#36
GoldenTiger
lexluthermiesterThose are still numbers and they still show subscribers in the millions not the 500k quoted by mr Renald earlier which was a BS number he pulled out of his bum.
So did you with your links. As I explained, they do not release numbers anymore and haven't for 7+ years.
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#37
CrAsHnBuRnXp
lexluthermiesterThose are still numbers and they still show subscribers in the millions not the 500k quoted by mr Renald earlier which was a BS number he pulled out of his bum.
What part of monthly active users across IP's dont you get?
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#38
lexluthermiester
GoldenTigerSo did you with your links. As I explained, they do not release numbers anymore and haven't for 7+ years.
CrAsHnBuRnXpWhat part of monthly active users across IP's dont you get?
You keep yammering away, insisting that I'm wrong and yet the links I provided speak for themselves. You're not proving anything, you're just jibber-jabbering. Prove up or shut up..

This is one of the main reasons I don't bother with citations in debate like this. Even when I provide evidence, people just ignore it and continue with their ego driven agenda...
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#39
GoldenTiger
lexluthermiesterYou keep yammering away, insisting that I'm wrong and yet the links I provided speak for themselves. You're not proving anything, you're just jibber-jabbering. Prove up or shut up..

This is one of the main reasons I don't bother with citations in debate like this. Even when I provide evidence, people just ignore it and continue with their ego driven agenda...
You're just plain wrong. Proof had been linked and it has been explained to you as to why you are wrong. Accept it, apologize for being so rude/trolly, and move on.
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#40
lexluthermiester
GoldenTigerYou're just plain wrong. Proof had been linked and it has been explained to you as to why you are wrong.
And I have provided links that prove you are wrong. The difference is that YOUR link is to an article that is 7 YEARS old. The links I provided are CURRENT data...
GoldenTigerAccept it, apologize for being so rude/trolly, and move on.
Kettle, meet pot. I'm being unpleasant because you are implying deception on the part of the stats sites and/or me. You're refusing to accept reality(yeah, I can say that too). Prove up or shut up.
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#41
GoldenTiger
lexluthermiesterAnd I have provided links that prove you are wrong. The difference is that YOUR link is to an article that is 7 YEARS old. The links I provided are CURRENT data...

Kettle, meet pot. I'm being unpleasant because you are refusing to accept reality(yeah, I can say that too). Prove up or shut up.
My link is correct to the present. It's also common knowledge. Bye, enjoy your evening
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