World of Warcraft classic is getting classy with the release of Cataclysm on May 20. The game will transport players to the old days, when the game actually meant something to them. In preparation for the expansion, a pre-expansion patch will be released on April 20, giving players small new content to enjoy and prepare for what’s to come.
In Cataclysm, players will gain access to the Goblin and Worgen races and explore new talents, trees, and spells. The game will also introduce a new transmog collection, including the Archeology profession. Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms will not be the same, as they will receive various transformations.
With the release of Cataclysm Classic on May 20, players will be able to traverse through 7 new zones including Mount Hyjal, Vash’jir, Twilight Highlands, Uldum, Deepholm, Kezan and Gilneas. This expansion will also introduce players to 9 new dungeons and 3 new raids. New PvP zone, the Tol Barad will also be introduced, and Darkmoon Island will be there with its offerings too.
The announcement trailer can be found below:
As per the revealed by Blizzard:
Cataclysm Classic Pre-Expansion Patch
The Cataclysm Classic pre-expansion patch ushers in the shattering of Azeroth and the changed landscape in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, a variety of systems changes along with new class and race combinations, and the new Worgen and Goblin races. Players can also begin learning the new Archaeology profession, use Reforging to upgrade your gear, and more.
- New Player Races: Goblin and Worgen
- New Race and Class Combinations
- Leveling Updates: Level through a changed landscape in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms from level 1 through 60.
- Class Updates: New Talents, Trees, spells and More
- New Race and Class Combinations
- New Profession: Archaeology
- New Feature: Transmog Collection
- Updated Character and Gear Stats
What’s Inside Cataclysm Classic
With the launch of Cataclysm Classic on May 20, players will begin their journey from level 80 to 85 through new zones, new dungeons and raids, engage in PvP combat in Tol Barad, and delve further into the mysteries of the Darkmoon Faire on Darkmoon Island.
- 7 New Zones: Mount Hyjal, Vash’jir, Twilight Highlands, Uldum, Deepholm, Kezan, and Gilneas.
- 9 New Dungeons: Blackrock Caverns, Throne of the Tides, Vortex Pinnacle, The Stonecore, The Lost City of Tol’vir, The Halls of Origination, Grim Batol, Deadmines, Shadowfang Keep
- Dungeon Journal Introduced
- 3 New Raid Dungeons: Throne of the Four Winds, Blackwing Descent, and Bastion of Twilight
- Boss Based Raid Lock system: Allowing players to do either the 10 or 25-player raid version of each boss in the same week. Lockouts are based on individual boss.
- Tol Barad PvP Zone
- Darkmoon Island: Discover the mysteries Silas Darkmoon has in store for you.
- Flying in Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor
What’s Going Away with Wrath of the Lich King
With the launch of the Cataclysm pre-expansion patch, some items and achievements will no longer be available or will be harder to obtain. It’s important to keep in mind that the game world is going through tremendous changes that will affect the availability of certain rare mounts and items.
- Swift Zulian Tiger: Zul’Gurub is changing from a raid to a leveling zone and this mount will no longer be obtainable.
- Swift Razzashi Raptor: This mount will also no longer be obtainable after the change to Zul’Gurub.
- Razzashi Hatchling: With the change to Zul’Gurub, this non-combat pet will no longer be obtainable.
- Tome of Polymorph: Turtle: This tome will continue to be available through other means.
- Crusader’s White/Black Warhorse and Swift Alliance Steed/Swift Horde Wolf: As the attempt-based tribute system is being removed from Heroic Trial of the Crusader, the Argent Crusade Tribute Chest will no longer spawn, and these mounts will no longer be obtainable.
- Reins of the Blue Drake: This mount will once again be available from defeating 10-player Malygos without needing to use the Dungeon Finder. The Reins of the Azure Drake will only be available on 25-player Malygos.
- Mimiron’s Head: This mount will change to be a very low drop chance when defeating 25-player Yogg’Saron with no Keepers assisting you.
- Invincible: This mount will change to be a very low drop chance when defeating Heroic 25-player Lich King.
