On This Day: World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Launched Fifteen Years Ago on January 16, 2007

On this day, January 16, 2007, 15 years ago, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade was released. The Burning Crusade was the first expansion for the very well received game, and was highly anticipated. Introducing the enigmatic Illidan Stormrage and his «You are not prepared!» catch-phrase as well as two new and highly popular races, the expansion is remembered fondly all these years later. Fondly enough that Blizzard released a Classic version so that players could relive, or experience for the first time, that journey through the Dark Portal into the broken world of Outland, hopefully sans the server issues and crashes that came with what was the fastest selling PC game ever at the time.

Several years have passed since the Burning Legion's defeat at the Battle of Mount Hyjal — and the races of Azeroth have continued to rebuild their once shattered kingdoms. With renewed strength, the heroes of the Horde and Alliance have begun to explore the broken lands beyond the Dark Portal. What dangers or rewards await mortal champions in Draenor? And what will the Alliance and Horde do when they discover that the demons they thought vanquished have returned to renew their terrible Burning Crusade? The Burning Crusade Features The character level cap was raised to 70 New Races: Blood Elf and Draenei

Blood Elves became a playable race for the Horde.

Capital City: Silvermoon City Classes: Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warlock

Draenei become a playable race for the Alliance.

Capital City: The Exodar Classes: Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Shaman, Warrior

Previously only Horde players could be Shaman and only Alliance players could be Paladins. The introduction of these new races allowed both factions access to all

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