Soon, players will get the chance to experience one of WoW’s most polarizing expansions all over again whenWorld of Warcraft Cataclysm Classicreleases next month. It won’t be long before playerx can experience the drastic change to Azeroth that first occurred back in 2010. Along with the expansion, there are a few pre-order options to nab some extra goodies in both the modern and classic versions of the MMO. This guide has the details on what players can expect from the pre-orders ofCataclysm Classic.

When Does WoW Cataclysm Classic Release?

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classicwill be released on May 20, with the pre-patch set to drop on April 30. When the expansion is released, allWoW Classicprogression realms will move fromWrath of the Lich Kingto Cataclysm, and players can begin their journey into the reshaped world of Azeroth.

Cataclysm Classic will also see amore frequent release schedule, with the major patches releasing in quicker succession, as well as seeing several tweaks and changes to the game to make the experience better for players.

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All Cataclysm Classic Pre-order Options

WhileCataclysm Classicwill be included in the subscription price ofWorld of Warcraft, there are a few options for additional goodies players can get in both Classic and Retail versions of the game. This includes mounts, transmogs, and some other bonuses for players. These are as follows:

Blazing Epic Upgrade - $79.99/£64.99

Cataclysm Classicisn’t the only new release for WoW this year; in fact, the game has a rather stacked release schedule.Dragonflight will soon be entering its fourth season, while further in the year, players will seeWorld of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, a new limited-time event coming in the next major patch for Retail.

In addition, the new expansion,The War Within, is on the horizon, withbeta sign-ups open nowfor players wanting to test the game’s new features.Add to thatSeason of Discovery, with its next few phases coming over the year, and it’s painting a rather bright future for the MMO.

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