Publisher:	Vivendi
Developer:	Blizzard
Released:	23 Nov 2004
Genre	RPG
Platform

In World of Warcraft, players assume the roles of legendary Heroes and interact with thousands of other players online as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Whether journeying together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory. Scheduled for simultaneous release in both the United States and Korea at the end of 2004, the game is currently undergoing closed beta testing in both regions.

Building on the success of the Warcraft series, Blizzard plans to expand the MMORPG genre by offering a deep, immersive, user-friendly experience that will appeal to both veteran gamers and casual players alike.

Key features in the game include:

• Immense, detailed world spanning miles of terrain and featuring hundreds of familiar locations throughout the rich Warcraft universe, as well as all-new, uncharted territories.
• Thousands of quests that drive gameplay and provide countless opportunities for adventure and heroism.
• Regular content updates created by an ongoing live development team that continuously designs new lands, quests, and monsters.
• Thousands of items, including rare and unique weapons and armor with which to customize your character's appearance and abilities.
• Numerous character classes, each with its own distinctive style of play and multiple paths for development.
• A revolutionary secondary-skill system that allows players to create truly original characters with unique combinations of abilities.
• Multiple races to choose from, including Night Elves, Humans, Orcs, Tauren, Dwarves, Undead, Trolls, and Gnomes.
• Several personal modes of transportation, including horses, wolves, and more.
• Quick and easy travel throughout the world aboard Gryphons, Wyverns, Ships, and Zeppelins.
• Instanced zones that create personal combat and adventure experiences for you and your companions

World of Warcraft takes place three years following the aftermath of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne^TM, when a great tension has settled over the ravaged world of Azeroth. As the various races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and terrifying, have arisen to plague the world once again. Players must explore the lands of Azeroth, forge fellowships with other players, and build their strength in order to prevail.