World of Warcraft Classic Is Now Live

If you’re interested in revisiting Blizzard Entertainment’s legendary MMORPG World of Warcraft in its original state, you’ll be pleased to know that the long-awaited World of Warcraft Classic servers are now live. The Classic experience is included in the regular WoW subscription and if you’d like to learn more about it, you should check out this announcement that shares some new player info, a helpful FAQ, and a number of community resources.

To celebrate the Classic release, Blizzard has put together this promotional video:

There’s also the second episode of the “Classic with Creators” series:

And here’s a quick overview of what WoW Classic has to offer:

Azeroth As It Was

The drums of war thunder once again… Return to a lost era of Azeroth and enjoy the timeless stories that defined this world at war.

World of Warcraft Classic is a faithful recreation of the original World of Warcraft. Combat mechanics, original character models, and skill trees all contribute to a truly authentic experience.

Among many other features coming in future updates to WoW Classic, you’ll find:

• Classic Raids – Venture forth into epic 40-person raids such as Molten Core, Onyxia, and more.
• Classic Talents – Level up and spend your hard earned talent points, one at a time.
• Classic World – A challenging outdoor world awaits you. Bring your friends—you’ll need them!