{"id":729,"date":"2019-11-01T21:53:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T21:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gamemasters.com\/?p=729"},"modified":"2020-05-08T18:53:20","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T18:53:20","slug":"729","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gamemasters.com\/?p=729","title":{"rendered":"Newest World of Warcraft x-pack: Shadowlands"},"content":{"rendered":"
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[blizzardquote author=”Blizzard Entertainment” link=”The blue tracker link” source=”The official post link”]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<\/p>\n

Brave the hazards of Torghast, Tower of the Damned\u2014an ever-changing dungeon for solo players and groups of up to five\u2014and claim legendary treasures<\/p>\n

Available for pre-purchase in the Blizzard Shop starting today, with multiple options offering multiple entry points and more benefits<\/p>\n

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\u00ae: Shadowlands, the latest expansion for the company\u2019s acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, in which Azeroth\u2019s heroes will confront the wonders and horrors of the afterlife as they deal with the consequences of Sylvanas\u2019 actions.<\/p>\n

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\u2019 designs, players will forge bonds with the Covenants who hold domain over different planes within the Shadowlands:<\/p>\n

The steadfast Kyrian of Bastion, whose discipline and duty compels them to safeguard souls from the mortal realm as they pass into the Shadowlands.
\nThe mysterious Night Fae of Ardenweald, who fiercely defend the spirits of nature from those who would deprive them of rebirth.
\nThe cunning Venthyr of Revendreth, who feast on the souls of the prideful and vain in a gothic realm of opulence and torment.
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

In their journeys through the Shadowlands, players will also come face-to-face with some of the departed legends of the Warcraft\u00ae universe, such as Uther the Lightbringer, who struggles against dark forces that seek to transform him into a symbol of retribution, and Kael\u2019thas, who pursues vengeance on an enemy from his past while confined to Revendreth for the crimes he committed in life.<\/p>\n

\u201cShadowlands is taking us somewhere we\u2019ve never dreamed of going in the Warcraft universe, and that\u2019s incredibly exciting,\u201d said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. \u201cWe can\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Features
\nA 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:<\/p>\n

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\u2014the gleaming fields of Bastion, the scarred battlefields of Maldraxxus, the eternal twilight of Ardenweald, the opulent keeps of Revendreth, and thehorrific Maw.
\nClaim a Covenant\u2019s Power: Players will be called upon to forge a bond with one of four Covenants that rule Shadowlands\u2019 new zones, setting the tone for their journey through the expansion with a full Covenant Campaign. As they level up, they\u2019ll get new abilities based on their choice, including class-specific abilities for each Covenant\u2014as well as developing Soulbinds with specific Covenant members, which grant them access to that character\u2019s specific traits and bonuses.
\nAscend 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\u2019s vile ruler. Those who brave its trials can claim legendary treasures and help free the heroic spirits wrongfully trapped within.
\nEvery 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.
\nA New Army of the Dead Rises: To combat Sylvanas\u2019 assault on Icecrown, Bolvar Fordragon\u2014 the revered former paladin who took on the mantle of Lich King to keep the Scourge at bay\u2014has 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.
\nImproved 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).<\/p>\n

Pre-purchase Options
\nWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlands is available for pre-purchase digitally from the Blizzard Shopstarting 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\u2019s Hearthstone, designed with a unique visual effect; and 30 days of game time, in addition to all of the contents from the Heroic Edition.<\/p>\n

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\u2019Zoth content update for the current expansion, Battle for Azeroth\u2122, arrives in the coming months.<\/p>\n

For more information on World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, visit www.worldofwarcraft.com.<\/p>\n

Assets are available at blizzard.gamespress.com\/World-of-Warcraft. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will be available on or before December 31, 2020.[\/blizzardquote]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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