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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Will Release This October Blizzard MMO

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Will Launch This October

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Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will be launching for PC and Mac on Oct. 27, as announced during Gamescom: Opening Night Live. Shadowlands is currently in beta and serves as the game’s eighth expansion since its release. The most noteworthy feature it will include is a totally new leveling system, referred to as “level squish.” This will lower your character’s level down to 50, with a modified cap of 60. And of course, players will now be able to visit the Shadowlands, which consists of various zones, dungeons, a new raid, and a roguelike dungeon to explore.

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You can check out its release date trailer below.

The expansion’s story will follow the events after Sylvanas Windrunner defeats the Lich King, ultimately creating a portal that leads to the Shadowlands. To take part in the beta, you’ll need to visit the official website and select “Beta opt-in.” Blizzard is apparently letting players into the beta in waves, so you might need to wait a while before getting your invite via email. You’ll also be able to preorder World of Warcraft: Shadowlands from there as well, which comes in three different versions:

  • Base Edition ($39.99)
  • Heroic Edition ($59.99)
  • Epic Edition ($79.99)

There’s additionally a physical Collector’s Edition available through various retailers for $119.99.

It includes the following:

  • Ensorcelled Everwyrm mount: Set off on your next adventure on a supernatural being of pure anima.
  • Anima Wyrmling pet: Explore the afterlife alongside your new companion.
  • Vestments of the Eternal Traveler: Use your Everwyrm to begin a quest for the Vestments of the Eternal Traveler, an all-new transmog set.
  • Wraithchill cosmetic weapon: Unlock a chilling new cosmetic effect for your weapon. As with other Illusions, Wraithchill can be applied only to certain weapon types.
  • Eternal Travelerā€™s Hearthstone: Return to your Hearthstone bind location with a reality-bending cosmetic effect.
  • Shadowlands-Level Character Boost: Instantly boost a single character to be ready for Shadowlands-level content.

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