The Invasion Begins Summer 2016 — World of Warcraft®: Legion™ Now Available for Pre-Purchase
Prepare for the Burning Legion's return with early access to the expansion's Demon Hunter hero class†
Instantly boost one character to level 100 TODAY†
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Players who pre-purchase World of Warcraft: Legion digitally can immediately boost one character of their choosing to level 100. In addition, those who pre-purchase will get early access to the brand-new hero class coming with Legion, the Demon Hunter, prior to the expansion's release.†
During today's BlizzCon opening ceremony, Blizzard also unveiled the intro cinematic for the expansion, setting the stage for the demonic Burning Legion's devastating return. As the Horde and the Alliance battle against hopeless odds, heroes of both factions must seek salvation among the Broken Isles—ancient center of a doomed night elf civilization. There, they'll take up mighty Artifact weapons and make a forbidden pact with the dread Demon Hunters of the Illidari—a final, desperate bid to save their world from falling under the Great Burning Shadow.
"World of Warcraft: Legion is one of the most intense chapters in
the Warcraft saga yet, filled with features and content that will push
new and veteran heroes to their limits," said
Prepare for Battle
World of Warcraft: Legion will be available in a Standard Edition
(physical and digital versions available; SRP
- World of Warcraft - Illidari Felstalker Mount and Nibbles Pet—Stalk the invading demonic forces atop one of the Burning Legion's own twisted hounds of war, and summon a delightfully demented companion to keep you warm by the fel fire—both available immediately upon pre-purchase.
- Heroes of the Storm™ - Felstalker Mount—Charge down the lanes of the Nexus and wreak havoc on the opposing team astride this fierce fanged terror.
- StarCraft® II - Fel Protoss Portraits—Take back Aiur in infernal style with psionic-infused StarCraft II portraits of Illidan and Gul'dan.
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Diablo ® III - Wings of the Betrayer—Equip your hero with Illidan's wings and strike terror into the hearts of Sanctuary's demons.
Players who pre-purchase either the digital Standard Edition or Digital
Deluxe Edition of Legion through www.wowlegion.com
will be able to immediately†boost one character to
level 100, allowing them to experience the latest World of
Warcraft content alongside their friends††. Players who
wish to prepare multiple characters for battle against the Burning
Legion also now have the option to purchase additional level-100
character boosts directly through the game at
Pre-purchasing Legion will also grant early access to the Demon Hunter prior to the expansion's release.† This dexterous and deadly new hero class turns the twisted power of the Burning Legion against them; drawing on fel forces to fuel their attacks, Demon Hunters pursue their prey with uncanny agility, unleash pent-up fury in the form of devastating attacks, and metamorphose into terrifying demonic forms. As a hero class, Demon Hunters begin their journey at a higher level than other World of Warcraft classes. During the pre-launch early-access period, players will be able to complete the Demon Hunter's unique starting experience and achieve level 100—leaving them fully prepared to join their allies on the Broken Isles the moment the expansion launches. Further details on the Demon Hunter upcoming early-access period, including the timing and duration, will be announced at a later date.
World of Warcraft: Legion will also be available in a retail-only
Collector's Edition (SRP
World of Warcraft: Legion Features
World of Warcraft: Legion is filled with features and content that will transform Azeroth's heroes into Legion-slaying avatars of vengeance, including:
- New Hero Class: Demon Hunter—Unleash the demon within as an all-new melee hero class gifted with preternatural mobility—and the ability to metamorphose into hellish new forms.
- New Feature: Artifact Weapons—Smite the Legion with class-specific weapons of lore. Unlock awesome abilities and traits, and customize your weapon to suit your needs.
- New Continent: The Broken Isles—Discover the fate of a lost night elf civilization, confront twisted fragments of the Emerald Nightmare, and hunt agents of the Legion in all-new zones.
- Boost to Level 100—Come fully prepared to battle the Legion with a level-100 character boost, and fight alongside your friends in this epic new chapter of World of Warcraft—available immediately upon pre-purchase†.
- New Feature: Order Hall—Unite fellow NPC members of your class's order to carry out missions at your command.
- New PvP Honor System—Fight for fame, glory, and a range of new PvP-specific powers as you face the opposing faction in Arenas and Battlegrounds.
For more information about World of Warcraft: Legion or to sign
up for the upcoming beta test, visit www.wowlegion.com.
For screenshots, videos, and other media, visit the
With multiple games in development, Blizzard has numerous positions currently available—visit http://jobs.blizzard.com for more information and to learn how to apply.
†Players upgrading from World of Warcraft
Starter Edition must wait for trial restrictions to be removed (up to 72
hours) before using character boost. World of Warcraft: Legion
will launch in summer 2016 (winter 2016 in regions in southern
hemisphere; on or before
††Corresponding World of Warcraft expansions required.
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