Get In and Get Going Hardcore on August 24 - WoW Classic
Blizzard has shared a News article, reminding players that Hardcore Realms are coming to WoW Classic on August 24th, as well as offered some steps on how to start playing Hardcore. We've also prepared some Hardcore Guides, which can help new and returning players! Hardcore WoW Overview Hardcore Tips & Tricks
Whether new to World of Warcraft or returning to Azeroth, we'll get you ready to take on the challenges ahead with our quick setup guide—but once you’re in there, surviving all depends on you. You’ll face Azeroth's dangers, denizens, and fellow players to see how far you can get on WoW Classic’s new Hardcore realms opening on August 24.
To get a leg up on staying in the realm of the living, you'll want to read through the Rules of Engagement, but the gist of it is that once you've been bested by the environment (or even other players), you'll need to create a new character to try again. Death is permanent, and when you die, the Spirit Healers won't be there to send you back into the world of the living. No rezzes, no regrets.
When you're on the Classic Hardcore realms, you’ll get to prove that you have the edge, the grit, and the will to survive, but first, you’ll need the technical details to get you started.
Getting Into HardcoreIf living life on the edge is for you, first, you'll need to do the following:
Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. Run the Battle.net desktop app—it may need to update itself if you haven't run it recently. First-time adventurers or those looking for a fresh start will need to create a new Battle.net account. Once Battle.net is installed and updated, select World of Warcraft from the list of games. Access to WoW Classic Hardcore is included and available to all players with an Read more on wowhead.com
