Prepare for the Burning Legion’s return with
early access to the expansion’s Demon Hunter hero class†
Instantly boost one character to level 100
TODAY†
The Burning Legion’s assault on Azeroth begins next summer†—but
for heroes around the world, hunting preparations start now. Today
at BlizzCon® 2015, Blizzard Entertainment announced that World
of Warcraft®: Legion™, the sixth expansion to its
acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, is now
available for pre-purchase at www.wowlegion.com.
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Players who pre-purchase World of Warcraft: Legion digitally can
immediately boost one character of their choosing to level 100. In
addition, those who pre-purchase will get early access to the
brand-new hero class coming with Legion, the Demon Hunter, prior to
the expansion’s release.†
During today’s BlizzCon opening ceremony, Blizzard also unveiled
the intro cinematic for the expansion, setting the stage for the
demonic Burning Legion’s devastating return. As the Horde and the
Alliance battle against hopeless odds, heroes of both factions must
seek salvation among the Broken Isles—ancient center of a doomed
night elf civilization. There, they’ll take up mighty Artifact
weapons and make a forbidden pact with the dread Demon Hunters of
the Illidari—a final, desperate bid to save their world from
falling under the Great Burning Shadow.
“World of Warcraft: Legion is one of the most intense chapters
in the Warcraft saga yet, filled with features and content that
will push new and veteran heroes to their limits,” said Mike
Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Whether
players want to boost a new character or get a head start on
mastering a Demon Hunter, they’ll be primed and ready to battle the
Burning Legion when the expansion launches next summer.”
Prepare for Battle
World of Warcraft: Legion will be available in a Standard
Edition (physical and digital versions available; SRP $49.99),
which players can pre-purchase digitally now at www.wowlegion.com.
Players also have the option to upgrade their pre-purchase to the
Digital Deluxe Edition (SRP $69.99), which contains the following
in-game bonuses for World of Warcraft and other Blizzard games
(available upon or before the expansion’s launch):
- World of Warcraft – Illidari
Felstalker Mount and Nibbles Pet—Stalk the invading demonic
forces atop one of the Burning Legion’s own twisted hounds of war,
and summon a delightfully demented companion to keep you warm by
the fel fire—both available immediately upon pre-purchase.
- Heroes of the Storm™
– Felstalker Mount—Charge down the lanes of the Nexus
and wreak havoc on the opposing team astride this fierce fanged
terror.
- StarCraft® II –
Fel Protoss Portraits—Take back Aiur in infernal style with
psionic-infused StarCraft II portraits of Illidan and Gul’dan.
- Diablo® III –
Wings of the Betrayer—Equip your hero with Illidan’s wings
and strike terror into the hearts of Sanctuary’s demons.
Players who pre-purchase either the digital Standard Edition or
Digital Deluxe Edition of Legion through www.wowlegion.com will be
able to immediately† boost one character to level 100,
allowing them to experience the latest World of Warcraft content
alongside their friends††. Players who wish to prepare multiple
characters for battle against the Burning Legion also now have the
option to purchase additional level-100 character boosts directly
through the game at $60 each. Further details on character boosts,
including information on the gear, skills, and Garrison upgrades
boosted level-100 characters will receive, can be found at
www.worldofwarcraft.com.
Pre-purchasing Legion will also grant early access to the
Demon Hunter prior to the expansion’s release.† This dexterous
and deadly new hero class turns the twisted power of the Burning
Legion against them; drawing on fel forces to fuel their attacks,
Demon Hunters pursue their prey with uncanny agility, unleash
pent-up fury in the form of devastating attacks, and metamorphose
into terrifying demonic forms. As a hero class, Demon Hunters begin
their journey at a higher level than other World of Warcraft
classes. During the pre-launch early-access period, players will be
able to complete the Demon Hunter’s unique starting experience and
achieve level 100—leaving them fully prepared to join their allies
on the Broken Isles the moment the expansion launches. Further
details on the Demon Hunter upcoming early-access period, including
the timing and duration, will be announced at a later date.
World of Warcraft: Legion will also be available in a
retail-only Collector’s Edition (SRP $89.99), which includes the
digital bonuses from the Digital Deluxe Edition along with a
full-color hardcover art book, a behind-the-scenes two-disc
Blu-ray/DVD set, a CD soundtrack, and a Legion mouse pad. Supplies
are limited; players should check with their local retailer for
pre-order details and availability.
World of Warcraft: Legion
Features
World of Warcraft: Legion is filled with features and content
that will transform Azeroth’s heroes into Legion-slaying avatars of
vengeance, including:
- New Hero Class: Demon
Hunter—Unleash the demon within as an all-new melee hero class
gifted with preternatural mobility—and the ability to metamorphose
into hellish new forms.
- New Feature: Artifact
Weapons—Smite the Legion with class-specific weapons of lore.
Unlock awesome abilities and traits, and customize your weapon to
suit your needs.
- New Continent: The Broken
Isles—Discover the fate of a lost night elf civilization,
confront twisted fragments of the Emerald Nightmare, and hunt
agents of the Legion in all-new zones.
- Boost to Level 100—Come fully
prepared to battle the Legion with a level-100 character boost, and
fight alongside your friends in this epic new chapter of World of
Warcraft—available immediately upon pre-purchase†.
- New Feature: Order Hall—Unite
fellow NPC members of your class’s order to carry out missions at
your command.
- New PvP Honor System—Fight for
fame, glory, and a range of new PvP-specific powers as you face the
opposing faction in Arenas and Battlegrounds.
For more information about World of Warcraft: Legion or to sign
up for the upcoming beta test, visit www.wowlegion.com. For
screenshots, videos, and other media, visit the Blizzard
Entertainment press site at
http://blizzard.gamespress.com/world-of-warcraft.
With multiple games in development, Blizzard has numerous
positions currently available—visit http://jobs.blizzard.com for
more information and to learn how to apply.
†Players upgrading from World of Warcraft Starter Edition must
wait for trial restrictions to be removed (up to 72 hours) before
using character boost. World of Warcraft: Legion will launch in
summer 2016 (winter 2016 in regions in southern hemisphere; on or
before September 21, 2016); Demon Hunter early access timing will
be announced at a later date. Only one Demon Hunter per realm;
requires at least one level 70 character on realm.
††Corresponding World of Warcraft expansions required.
About Blizzard Entertainment,
Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and
the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, 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 nineteen #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year
awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of
the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads. Based on internal company records and
reports from key distribution partners.
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