Blizzard has seemingly leaked World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic’s release date

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Blizzard has seemingly leaked the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic release date.

As spotted byWowhead, the game’s official website was briefly updated to state that it will be released on September 26, 2022.

An image, which has since been removed, included the following message: “The Lich King Returns September 26, 2022”.

Announced in April, the recreation of the game’s second expansion will free be for any player with an active World of Warcraft subscription.

“We’re thrilled to revisit one of the most beloved eras in Warcraft history with Wrath of the Lich King Classic,” Blizzard president Mike Ybarra said at the time. “The original release of this expansion brought many improvements to the game, along with a timeless villain and an epic story.

“We’re taking care to preserve the authentic Classic experience for those looking to relive their glory days in Northrend—and deliver a worthy and accessible re-creation for those embarking on this vast adventure for the first time.”

World of Warcraft’s next new expansion, Dragonflight, will also be released later this year.

Blizzard launched the Dragonflight alpha test last week. Phase one of the alpha focuses on several features of the expansion including one of its four new zones, the frosty peaks of Azure Span.

It also introduces dragon riding, an all-new skill-based method of aerial travel which lets players fly around on a customisable drake.

And it includes World of Warcraft’s first ever combination race and class, Dracthyr Evokers. Players can create both humanoid and draconic forms, pick between the Alliance and Horde, and choose to be a healer or ranged damage-dealer.

Players who want to participate in the alpha can opt-in for a chance to become a tester.