World of Warcraft just rolled out the Pre-Patch for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, enabling players to create Death Knights and prepare to return to Northrend. Alongside the update, World of Warcraft revealed the Wrath of the Lich King Classic Upgrades which include exclusive rewards for both Classic and Retail.
The Northrend Heroic Upgrade for Wrath of the Lich King Classic comes with a special Level 70 character boost which also unlocks Expert Riding, gear, basic mounts, and starting gold for the boosted character. Additionally, this upgrade grants players Pebble the penguin minipet and the Fishspeaker’s Lucky Lure–a toy that summons a tuskarr fishing companion–for their Classic account. This upgrade costs $50.
The Epic Upgrade includes all the Heroic Upgrade bonuses among several others. Players willing to pay the $80 cost will also unlock the Kalu’ak Whalebone Glider previously datamined by World of Warcraft fans. This tuskarr-themed Classic mount also comes with a Retail counterpart called the Tuskarr Shoreglider. In addition to these new mounts, players will add 30 days of game time to their account, meaning the mounts themselves have a total value of $15.
These upgrades follow a similar pattern to the Dark Portal Pass World of Warcraft sold alongside Burning Crusade Classic. This upgrade included similar character boosts, unique character customizations, and a Phase-Hunter mount for both Retail and Classic World of Warcraft. If World of Warcraft Classic visits more old expansion packs in the future, players can probably expect similar offers to be made available.
Many players are charmed by the bonuses available through the Wrath of the Lich King Classic Upgrade packages. The glider itself, first spotted as a tuskarr flight path mount in the Dragonflight alpha, will be a perfect addition to many players’ collections. The penguin and tuskarr companions–both beloved creatures from World of Warcraft–are also charming additions to any arctic expedition.
However, plenty of World of Warcraft fans are not happy with the pricing of these Upgrades. Considering Wrath of the Lich King Classic is included with a player’s subscription, the high price points for these non-compulsory cosmetics and boosts seem a bit much. Additionally, players who would want to get the Tuskarr Shoreglider in Retail must shell out $80 dollars for bonuses they may not benefit from unless they play Wrath of the Lich King Classic. Perhaps if players make their opinions heard, or if the Upgrades sell poorly, World of Warcraft will make this mount easier to acquire for players uninterested in Classic.
World of Warcraft is available on PC. Wrath of the Lich King Classic launches September 26.
Source: Battle.net
