Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Blizzard Entertainment
- Publishers: Activision Blizzard
World of Warcraft: Legion (2016)
World of Warcraft: Legion is the sixth expansion pack to the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft, developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released on August 30, 2016, and is the first expansion to be released since the game’s original launch in 2004.
Legion takes place on the Broken Isles, a new continent located west of the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor. The expansion introduces a new class, the Demon Hunter, and a new artifact weapon system. It also features a new storyline that follows the Burning Legion’s invasion of Azeroth and the efforts of the Alliance and Horde to stop them.
Gameplay
Legion introduces a number of new features to World of Warcraft, including:
- The Broken Isles: A new continent with 11 new zones to explore.
- The Demon Hunter: A new hero class that can wield powerful demonic abilities.
- Artifact Weapons: Legendary weapons that can be customized and upgraded over time.
- World Quests: New repeatable quests that can be completed anywhere in the Broken Isles.
- Mythic+ Dungeons: A new type of dungeon that is more challenging than regular dungeons and offers greater rewards.
- Class Order Halls: New headquarters for each class, where players can learn new abilities and customize their characters.
Story
The story of Legion begins with the Burning Legion’s invasion of Azeroth. The Burning Legion is a demonic army that has been trying to destroy Azeroth for centuries. Led by the dark titan Sargeras, the Burning Legion is more powerful than ever before.
The Alliance and the Horde must put aside their differences and work together to stop the Burning Legion. To do this, they must travel to the Broken Isles and seek out the Pillars of Creation, ancient artifacts that can be used to defeat Sargeras.
Along the way, they will encounter new allies and enemies, including the Demon Hunters, a group of outcasts who have dedicated their lives to fighting the Burning Legion.
Reception
Legion was a critical and commercial success. It received widespread praise for its new content, story, and gameplay features. It was also a financial success, selling over 3.3 million copies in its first week of release.
Legacy
Legion is considered to be one of the best expansions in World of Warcraft’s history. It brought new life to the game and helped to revitalize the player base. Legion’s success also paved the way for future expansions, such as Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands.
Conclusion
World of Warcraft: Legion is a landmark expansion that brought a number of new features and improvements to the game. It is a must-play for fans of World of Warcraft and is sure to keep players entertained for years to come.
Additional Information
- Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
- Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
- Release Date: August 30, 2016
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
- Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG)
- ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Awards
- Game of the Year – The Game Awards 2016
- Best MMO – IGN 2016
- Best Expansion – PC Gamer 2016
Review Score
9/10
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