Blizzard has announced Patch 10.2.6 Plunderstorm, a 60 player Battle Royale!
TL:DR
- Patch 10.2.6: Plunderstorm is a 60 person Battle Royale
- It doesn't use typical WoW characters, you'll have to level up and acquire new abilities and spells by killing creatures, looting chests and avoid the encroaching storm.
- The Arathi Highlands is where this event will take place.
With the release of the 10.2.6 content update, players can get swept away in the Plunderstorm1— a fun, new, limited-time, pirate-themed event of prodigious proportions lasting the next several weeks. Scour the map and try to be the last pirate standing while dashing across the Arathi Highlands to find abilities, upgrades, and loot to plunder just to survive!
Set Sail for the PlunderstormPlunge into a challenging battle that earns excellent rewards for
World of Warcraft® Modern and Classic progression realms. All you have to do is survive…and plunder. Can't seem to stay in the realm of the living? No problem. Plunderers still gain progression that helps unlock new rewards.Each match is 10-15 minutes long and has 60 players per match, with the winner being the last one standing. Level up and acquire new abilities and spells by killing creatures and enemies, looting chests, and avoiding the encroaching storm.
A Pirate's Life for YouThe Arathi Highlands is the backdrop for this pirating adventure, and you'll have plenty of challenges to keep you busy.
Prepare to PlunderPlunderstorm is perfect for pick-up and play! No expansion purchase is required, but a
World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time is needed to participate in a high-stakes, play-by-the-seat-your-pants match. This means that Classic players can also participate in a plethora of plundering fun by simply installing the modern (Live) World of Warcraft client:
- Launch the Battle.net desktop app.
- Click the World of Warcraft icon at the top. If the icon is missing, click on All Games and select the game from the list.
- On top of the Install
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