World Of Warcraft is finally getting a new expansion, a whole new adventure in Azeroth called Battle for Azeroth. Boasting four new Allied races, Blizzard is aiming to make each one look and feel totally unique. Alliance players can add the shadow-touched Void elves and Lightforged draenei to their ranks, while members of the brutal Horde will be able to bring the ancient Nightborne and noble Highmountain tauren into their faction's fold, with additional Allied Races to come in the future.
Those who pre-purchase the new DLC will get the included level 110 character boost immediately, so you can jump right in and start kicking ass without a lot of pesky leveling. There are a host of new tasks and locations waiting for you, from seeking reinforcements in the seafaring kingdom of Kul Tiras and troll empire of Zandalar, to battling for strategic control of Stromgarde.
"Battle for Azeroth brings a whole new dimension to the Horde-vs.-Alliance conflict in World of Warcraft, with a new continent to explore for each faction and brand-new gameplay features like Allied Races, randomized Island Expeditions, and large-scale Warfronts," said Mike Morhaime, president and co-founder of Blizzard. "No matter which side they fight for, players' dedication to their faction will be put to the test when the new expansion arrives this summer."
Even if you choose to level up a new Allied Race, you can still enjoy World of Warcraft's recently revamped level 1 to 100 questing experience. Building upon a feature Blizzard introduced on the Broken Isles in Legion, zones across Azeroth, Outland, and Draenor now scale to a wide range of character levels, calming things down a little so players can enjoy the quests at their own pace. Those who complete the full level 20-110 experience as an Allied Race character will also earn that race's distinctive Heritage Armor, and while it is cosmetic, it is also badass.
The Battle for Azeroth pre-orders are available now in a standard edition ($49.99) and a Digital Deluxe edition ($69.99). For more information on what you get, head to the website here.
