TBC Classic: Dark Portal Pass $39.99, Deluxe Edition $69.99, Character Clone $35

tbc classic dark portal pass 39.99, deluxe edition 69.99, character clone 35

With the announcement of TBC today we also got news of the Dark Portal Pass and an additional Deluxe Edition. In an investor announcement we see what the price will be for these services.

The Dark Portal Pass will be $39.99 which allows the single character boost. The Deluxe Edition is going to be $69.99 which includes the boost as well as extra mounts and other in game goodies.

If you are wanting to have your character cloned to Classic Era and TBC then the price for that will be $35.00.

Blizzard Entertainment – (Source)

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2021– “You are not prepared!” Fourteen years ago, Illidan Stormrage issued that thunderous warning to those who would dare confront him in the shattered realm of Outland. Starting June 1, heroes of Azeroth new and old will have the opportunity to gather their courage and rally their allies to face the Betrayer once again with the worldwide launch of World of Warcraft®: Burning Crusade Classic™.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506005973/en/

Illidan, Kael'thas Sunstrider, and Lady Vashj await in World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic, launching June 1, 2021 (Graphic: Business Wire)Illidan, Kael’thas Sunstrider, and Lady Vashj await in World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic, launching June 1, 2021 (Graphic: Business Wire)

Burning Crusade Classic, Blizzard Entertainment’s authentic recreation of the acclaimed first World of Warcraft expansion, sends players back through the Dark Portal to the shattered realm of Outland—a distant, fel-scarred planet where the forces of the demonic Burning Legion prepare to mount an assault against all life on Azeroth. Featuring a strange and treacherous new world to discover; two new playable races, the blood elves and draenei; and the all-new ability to soar and explore upon flying mounts in Outland, Burning Crusade Classic will give WoW veterans and newcomers alike a chance to experience a timeless era of Warcraft adventure.

“For many World of Warcraft players, the original Burning Crusade was their first step on an epic journey that’s still going on today—but for many others, stories of fleeing the Fel Reaver and confronting Illidan at the top of the Black Temple are just the stuff of legend,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “With Burning Crusade Classic, we want to give players a chance to experience the trials and triumphs of Outland in a way that hasn’t been possible for more than a decade, and do so adventuring alongside old friends and new. We can’t wait to travel with everyone back through the Dark Portal once again.”

Beginning May 18 with the launch of the Burning Crusade Classic pre-expansion patch, WoW Classic players will choose whether to progress each of their characters to Burning Crusade Classic with the rest of their realm, or continue playing the original WoW Classic content on brand-new Classic Era realms also launching that day. Players who wish to experience the best of both worlds will be able to use the optional character cloning service (available May 18, $35 per character), which will allow them to continue playing a copy of an existing character on a Classic Era realm while also advancing into Burning Crusade Classic.

Also starting May 18, players on Burning Crusade Classic realms will be able to create blood elf and draenei characters and experience the two races’ new starting zones in the Azuremyst Isles and Eversong Woods, preparing their new heroes for the opening of the Dark Portal on June 1. From the day of the patch through launch, players will also be able to participate in a limited-time in-game event as demonic agents from beyond the Dark Portal pour into the Blasted Lands and assault key locations across Azeroth.

Everyone who wants to join the adventure in Outland with their friends will also have the option to purchase the Dark Portal Pass (available May 18, $39.99), allowing them to boost one character of their choosing on a Burning Crusade Classic realm to level 58 (limit one per World of Warcraft account; not usable on blood elf or draenei characters).

Intrepid explorers looking to further enhance their Burning Crusade Classic experience can purchase the optional Deluxe Edition ($69.99), also available with the arrival of the pre-expansion patch on May 18. The Deluxe Edition comes with:

  • The Reawakened Phase-Hunter mount, a creature that draws on the otherworldly energies that transformed Draenor into Outland, for use only in Burning Crusade Classic and designed to match the look of the original expansion
  • The Viridian Phase-Hunter mount, a variant for use in modern World of Warcraft (including Shadowlands) and reflecting the game’s current visual style
  • Dark Portal Hearthstone for use in Burning Crusade Classic, providing a unique visual effect inspired by the gateway between worlds
  • The Path of Illidan toy for Burning Crusade Classic, which causes your character’s footsteps to leave flickering fel fire in their wake for a short time
  • The Dark Portal Pass, which boosts one character to level 58 (same restrictions as standalone Dark Portal Pass apply; cannot be combined with standalone Dark Portal Pass purchase)
  • 30 days of World of Warcraft game time, providing access to WoW Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, and the modern game

Burning Crusade Classic builds on the epic foundation of World of Warcraft Classic, providing players with an opportunity to experience the next legendary chapter in the Warcraft® saga. Through the launch and over the course of content updates to follow, the recreation will bring back the features of the 2007 original, including:

  • The Shattered Realm of Outland: Traverse the treacherous crags and spires of Blade’s Edge Mountains, where even dragons fear to roam; hunt alongside the uncorrupted Mag’har orcs among the floating islands of Nagrand; battle demonic agents of the Legion in the shadow of the Black Temple; and much more.
  • Two New Playable Races: Fight for the Horde as the blood elves, seeking a new source of the arcane power that once sustained them, or join the Alliance as the draenei, exiles from Outland in search of a new home.
  • Gather at the Arena Gates: Assemble your most trusted allies and prove your PvP prowess in 2v2, 3v3, or 5v5 combat in Arenas such as the Ring of Trials and the Circle of Blood.
  • Take Wing on Flying Mounts: Take flight in the chaotic skies of Netherstorm and soar over fel-touched Shadowmoon Valley with the introduction of flying mounts in Outland.
  • Master Challenging Raids and Dungeons: Conquer 5-player dungeons set in the crystalline fortress of Tempest Keep and the Caverns of Time, where heroes bear witness to Azeroth’s past. Raid the haunted halls of 10-player Karazhan, and gear up over time for a climactic confrontation against Kil’jaeden in 25-player Sunwell Plateau.
  • New Options for Heroes: Carve gems of power to socket into players’ gear with the Jewelcrafting profession; choose between the Aldor or Scryer factions in Shattrath and earn their unique rewards; create a paladin on the Horde or a shaman on the Alliance; and more.

As with WoW Classic, Burning Crusade Classic will be included with every WoW players’ subscription at no additional cost.

For more information on Burning Crusade Classic, visit www.wowclassic.com.

Assets are available at blizzard.gamespress.com/World-of-Warcraft.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®Hearthstone®Overwatch®, the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, and the multifranchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes twenty-three #1 gamesand multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and reports from key distributors.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Blizzard Entertainment’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the availability, gameplay, features, and functionality of World of Warcraft®: Burning Crusade Classic, including the Dark Portal Pass, Deluxe Edition, and the pre-expansion patch, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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Long time Classic WoW fan, I've had more fun building tools for the game than actually playing it.

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BoycottBlizzard
BoycottBlizzard
2 years ago

Blizzvision only cares about moneys. No fresh servers and no listening to community. Sad.

pfft
pfft
Reply to  BoycottBlizzard
2 years ago

people wanted a classic server. they created a classic server. people wanted TBC, they put TBC with classic. and you say they don’t listen LOL!

BoostsAre4Pussies
BoostsAre4Pussies
Reply to  pfft
2 years ago

Because they raped the game with bullshit like the boost, paid for mounts and toys, and whatever other shit they plan on putting in the game that wasn’t there when BC was live.

Kurathis
Kurathis(@kurathis)
Reply to  BoostsAre4Pussies
2 years ago

One thing to remember is that back in 2007, there were items and mounts that were obtained through purchasing packages of TCG

Original TCG loot cards:
Hippogryph Hatchling
Tabard of Flame
Riding Turtle

Through the Dark Portal expansion loot cards:
Picnic Basket
Banana Charm
Imp in a Ball

Fires of Outland expansion loot cards:
Goblin Gumbeaux Kettle
Fishing Chair
Reins of the Spectral Tiger (60% speed) and Reins of the Swift Spectral Tiger (100% speed)

Fork u
Fork u
2 years ago

Won’t be playing BC. I’m sick of being taken advantage of blizzard, you pieces of dog sh*t

OnlyPlebsCareAboutBoost
OnlyPlebsCareAboutBoost
Reply to  Fork u
2 years ago

How are you being taken advantage of? I think this is a little much.

Stockholmsyndrome
Stockholmsyndrome
Reply to  OnlyPlebsCareAboutBoost
2 years ago

I came here just to read this comment. People like you are the reason this type of behavior is even feasible for corporations these days. You disgust me more than acti-blizz ever could.

Soulafein
Soulafein
Reply to  Stockholmsyndrome
2 years ago

Comment removed by moderators. No personal attacks.

Last edited 2 years ago by Furious
Karen
Karen
Reply to  Stockholmsyndrome
2 years ago

I am also pissed that they are charging this much for the Dark Portal Pass. But you do realize that you can still play TBC without paying more than the subscription and already owning wow classic?

activision blows
activision blows
2 years ago

fuck activision. thanks for 2 week pre patch.

OnlyPlebsCareAboutBoost
OnlyPlebsCareAboutBoost
Reply to  activision blows
2 years ago

What do you care? It’s not like you even had the option of leveling a pally/shaman at the original release, this is actually a bonus

Soulafein
Soulafein
Reply to  OnlyPlebsCareAboutBoost
2 years ago

Comment removed by moderators. No personal attacks.

Last edited 2 years ago by Furious
Stockholmsyndrome
Stockholmsyndrome
2 years ago

The shareholders who tell Blizz devs when and what they can do are completely devoid of honor and do not care about you or this game.

They only understand one thing, force. Until we band together and issue them an ultimatum they will milk this for every last dollar and give us next to nothing in return.

Classic relaunch was literal free money for them, but they want more.

d3aths
d3aths(@d3aths)
2 years ago

70 bucks for a few effects and a mount + boost, what a rip off. thats almost a hundred bucks in my currency. fuck off blizzard

AreYouOkay
AreYouOkay
Reply to  d3aths
2 years ago

Why are you upset like you’re being forced to buy it? If it’s more than you wan’t to spend, just don’t buy it.

Yes
Yes
Reply to  AreYouOkay
2 years ago

Not a fan of his, but this vid sums it up fine, including this “bUt YoU dOnT hAvE tO bUy It”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhZst83kX_8&ab_channel=AsmongoldTV

asmoncuck
asmoncuck
Reply to  Yes
2 years ago

oh look some one linking the asmon incessantly crying video as a source, lmao it’s completely optional, they are releasing the game in the time frame they promised a year ago with a perfect length pre-patch, as much as you claim to say you are boycotting we both know you will be there enjoying the fuck out of TBC but i so wish people like you would just go away so sick of putting up with cry babies like you and Asmon / asmoncucks

RemoveBlizzard
RemoveBlizzard
2 years ago

40$ for a character boost is a sad joke, wtf blizzard, how is this price even justified?

AreYouOkay
AreYouOkay
Reply to  RemoveBlizzard
2 years ago

Isn’t it $60 in retail…?

asmoncuck
asmoncuck
Reply to  RemoveBlizzard
2 years ago

afk boosting a character which many do right now in Classic for over a year would probably set you back 50-100 so it’s a good price, although you smooth brains would probably prefer to support third party websites in boosting and support botting

Jade e Greenwood
Jade e Greenwood
2 years ago

FUCK BLIZZARD IVE QUIT WOW FOREVER ANYWAYS UR A BUNCH OF MONEY GRABBING BASTARDS YOUVE RUINED TEH GAME.

asmoncuck
asmoncuck
Reply to  Jade e Greenwood
2 years ago

please dont play i dont want to run dungeons and raid with people as dumb as you …. sigh we both know full well you will be playing despite this smooth brain reaction

flocka james
flocka james
2 years ago

do you think youll be able to boost an existing character . say a level 20 to 58 or it has to be a fresh char?

Kurathis
Kurathis(@kurathis)
Reply to  flocka james
2 years ago

If Beta remains accurate, you will only be able to boost level 1 characters since the boost is within the creation process.

Furious
Furious(@furious)
Admin
2 years ago

I was expecting them to charge retail price of $60 for the character boost, so that’s something I guess.
It’s nice that the deluxe edition includes some game time.

Illidont
Illidont
2 years ago

At least the mount makes sense thematically

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Actishit
Actishit
Reply to  Illidont
2 years ago

Still fucking dogshit

hereforthetears
hereforthetears
Reply to  Actishit
2 years ago

your tears feed me

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