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World of Warcraft Cataclysm is almost here, and Blizzard has released the Cataclysm pre-patch to prepare for the newest Classic expansion. This pre-patch includes some unintended XP boosts and bugs.
During theBlizzCon 2023 event, Holly Longdale, the Executive Producer ofWorld of Warcraft, state an excited announcement that this year, Classic progression realms are set to progress from Wrath Classic to Cataclysm Classic, with some player-driven adjustments and enhancements.
In Cataclysm Classic, players will have the choice between using old or new character models, along with some essential engine updates. Also Cataclysm Classic aims to rectify certain problems from the original release, including faster leveling from 1-80, a more rapid patch release schedule, account-wide appearances, and more. Classic Cataclysm will also introduce new races (Goblin and Worgen), Archaology profession and Transmog!
With the pre-patch now live, many players are expressing disappointment with the game’s current state. The patch is riddled with bugs, including some that were extensively reported during the PTR phase.
Pretty disappointed in the state the Cataclysm Classic pre-patch launched today.
The entire patch is plagued with bugs, some that were heavily reported throughout PTR.
Some of the issues that players encountered:
– Battlegrounds disabled due to XP exploit.
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As previously covered earlier today, the Cataclysm Pre-patch went live with BG’s giving large amounts of XP.
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The Launch of Cataclysm Classic is set on May 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm PDT worldwide.
Youโve toppled the undead armies of the Lich King and ended Arthas’ reign. Now, Deathwing, The Worldbreaker, bursts from the heart of the Maelstrom, unleashing his rage. Reignite the fire and help usher in a new Azeroth.
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 Profession: Archaeology
- New Feature: Transmog Collection
- Updated Character and Gear Stats
Character Boost Changes
Once the pre-expansion patch is live, unused Level 58 Dark Portal Pass Character Boosts and Level 70 Character Boosts will convert to the current Level 80 Character Boost. With these conversions arriving with the patch, youโll want to plan ahead for how you would like to use your boosts.
Embrace Two New Races: Goblin and Worgen
Two new racesโworgen and goblinโjoin the Alliance and Horde, each bringing their unique edge to Azeroth.
THE CURSED WORGEN
Behind the formidable Greymane Wall, a terrible curse transformed many of the stalwart citizens of the isolated kingdom of Gilneas into lupine beasts known as worgen. Unable to cure their affliction and besieged by the dreaded Forsaken, these worgen learned to control their ferocity thanks to the help of the night elves.
The worgen now stand ready to unleash the beast within at a momentโs notice asDeath Knight,Druid,Hunter,Mage,Priest,Rogue,Warlock, andWarriorin defense of the Alliance.
THE CUNNING GOBLINS
The goblinsโ craftiness and greed make them masters of mercantilism. Reforging old pacts with their one-time allies, the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel have been welcomed into the Horde asDeath Knight,Hunter,Mage,Priest,Rogue,Shaman,Warlock, andWarrior. Honing their inherent cunning to a razorโs edge, the goblins hope to use their explosive inventions to rule the worldโor at the very least own a profitable percentage of it.
After the abrupt departure of Trade Prince Gallywix at the conclusion of the Fourth War, the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel were left temporarily leaderless. Now Trade Prince Gazlowe leads the goblins with his clever wits, representing them on the Horde council.
New Class and Race Combinations
Take on new adventures with a new class and race with updated class and race combinations.
| Race | Death Knight | Druid | Hunter | Mage | Paladin | Priest | Rogue | Shaman | Warlock | Warrior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Elf (H) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Draenei (A) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Dwarf (A) | X | X | X * | X | X | X | X * | X * | X | |
| Gnome (A) | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Goblin (H)* | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * | ||
| Human (A) | X | X * | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Night Elf (A) | X | X | X | X * | X | X | X | |||
| Orc (H) | X | X | X * | X | X | X | X | |||
| Tauren (H) | X | X | X | X * | X * | X | X | |||
| Troll (H) | X | X * | X | X | X | X | X | X * | X | |
| Undead (H) | X | X * | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Worgen (A)* | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * | X * |
*New to Cataclysm Classic race and class combinations.
Leveling in a Shattered Landscape
With the pre-expansion content update, players will experience a changed landscape in both Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. Players will be able to embark on new quests from level 1-60 in these transformed territories as well as begin their journey as one of the new Goblin or worgen races.
In the wake of Deathwing’s devastation, adventurers will be summoned to embark on new quests from levels 1 to 60 in these transformed territories โ and with so much new content to be found on these two continents, many original quests will no longer be available after the Shattering occurs. These quests will automatically be removed from your quest log, while any quests youโve accepted that still exist in Azeroth will remain in your log.
New Profession: Archaeology
Survey the landscape and collect archaeology fragments within a dig site to complete artifacts as you adventure through Azeroth.
New Feature: Transmogrification System
Customize the appearance of your weapons and armor by visiting the Transmogrifier in the capital cities of Azeroth.
Your new journey begins with the pre-expansion patch โ the Shattering of Azerothโ on April 30 and continues with the launch of Cataclysm Classic on May 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm PDT worldwide.
