Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Blizzard Entertainment
- Publishers: Blizzard Entertainment
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (2007)
Introduction
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the first expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft. It was released on January 16, 2007. The expansion increased the level cap from 60 to 70 and introduced two new playable races: the blood elves and the draenei. It also added a new continent to explore, Outland, along with many new zones, dungeons, items, quests, and monsters.
Gameplay
The Burning Crusade introduces a number of new gameplay features to World of Warcraft, including:
- New races: Players can now choose to play as blood elves or draenei. Blood elves are a magical race with a strong affinity for the arcane arts, while draenei are a race of spacefaring nomads with a deep connection to the Light.
- New continent: Outland is a shattered world that was once home to the orcish Horde. It is now a desolate wasteland filled with dangerous creatures and powerful artifacts.
- New zones: The Burning Crusade adds a number of new zones to explore, including Hellfire Peninsula, Zangarmarsh, Terokkar Forest, and Nagrand. Each zone has its own unique environment, creatures, and quests.
- New dungeons: The Burning Crusade adds a number of new dungeons to challenge players, including the Black Temple, Karazhan, and Zul’Aman. These dungeons are home to some of the most powerful bosses in the game.
- New raids: The Burning Crusade adds two new raids to the game: Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep. These raids are designed for groups of 10 or 25 players and offer some of the most challenging and rewarding content in the game.
- New professions: The Burning Crusade introduces two new professions: jewelcrafting and blacksmithing. Jewelcrafting allows players to create powerful gems and jewelry, while blacksmithing allows players to create powerful weapons and armor.
Story
The story of The Burning Crusade revolves around the return of the Burning Legion, a demonic army that was defeated by the forces of Azeroth during the events of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. The Legion has returned to Outland and is planning to invade Azeroth once again. Players must travel to Outland and stop the Legion before it can carry out its plans.
Reception
The Burning Crusade was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its new content, improved gameplay, and beautiful graphics. The expansion sold over 2.4 million copies in its first month of release and was the best-selling PC game of 2007.
Legacy
The Burning Crusade is considered to be one of the best expansions ever released for World of Warcraft. It added a significant amount of new content to the game and helped to keep it fresh and exciting. The expansion also introduced a number of new features that have become staples of the World of Warcraft experience, such as flying mounts and the Looking For Group (LFG) system.
Conclusion
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is a must-play expansion for any fan of the World of Warcraft franchise. It offers a huge amount of new content to explore, challenging new dungeons and raids to conquer, and a captivating story to experience. Whether you’re a new player or a veteran of Azeroth, The Burning Crusade is an expansion that you won’t want to miss.
Additional Information
- Release date: January 16, 2007
- Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
- Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
- Genre: MMORPG
- Platforms: PC, Mac
- ESRB rating: T for Teen
- Metacritic score: 91/100
- Sales: Over 2.4 million copies sold in its first month of release
Review Score
9/10
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