World of Warcraft: Cataclysm CE announced

Collector's Edition to include art, bonus DVD, exclusive in-game pet

Posted on Aug 17, 2010 - 12:39pm EST

Blizzard Entertainment today announced a limited-release Collector's Edition of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion for the world's most popular subscription-based MMO, World of Warcraft.

The special Collector’s Edition package, which will only be available at retail stores, will include the following exclusive bonus items in addition to the game disc:

Art of the Cataclysm art book
Exclusive in-game pet
Behind-the-scenes DVD
Soundtrack
World of Warcraft Trading Card Game cards

The first two World of Warcraft expansions, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King, each shattered PC game sales records upon their release. In Cataclysm, the face of Azeroth will be forever altered by the return of the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing. Players will explore once-familiar areas of the world that have now been reshaped by the devastation and filled with new adventures. In an effort to survive the planet-shattering cataclysm, two new playable races - worgen and goblins - will join the struggle between the Alliance and the Horde. As players journey to the new level cap of 85, they'll discover newly revealed locations, acquire new levels of power, and come face to face with Deathwing in a battle to determine the fate of the world.

The beta test for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is currently underway. To set up a Battle.net account and sign up for a chance to participate, please visit the official Battle.net website.

The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition will be available on DVD-ROM for Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows 7 and Macintosh. The release date and other details for the game will be announced in the months ahead.