World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic details appear online Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic details appear online And information on Shadowlands' first major content patch. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 18 Feb 2021 1 comment BlizzConline announcement details for World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic have leaked online, more than 24 hours before the digital event is due to hold its opening ceremony. The information, posted by WOWHead, purportedly comes from a BlizzConline press kit which was made public. There are details too on current WOW expansion Shadowlands' first major content patch, named Chains of Domination. Watch on YouTube Shadowlands Launch Cinematic. "Journey through the Dark Portal once again in World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic!" Blizzard's leaked press release reads. "Originally released in January 2007, The Burning Crusade summoned the heroes of Azeroth to the shattered and fel-scarred realm of Outland to stop an invasion of the demonic Burning Legion. "In 2021, Blizzard Entertainment's recreation of the first World of Warcraft expansion will give players from around the world a chance to return to Outland as it once was to relive an era of timeless adventure - or experience what awaits beyond the Dark Portal for the first time." There are also details on advancing characters from WOW Classic to Burning Crusade, and confirmation that the game will come free to anyone with an active WOW subscription - as is the case with WOW Classic now. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands' big new Chains of Domination patch is also detailed. It includes a new 10-boss raid named Sanctum of Domination, a new PVP season and a seasonal Mythic Keystone dungeon. There will also be new mounts and pets, and you can unlock flying in the Covenants' domains. There's really no doubt about any of these leaks, which come accompanied by a pile of official artwork and screenshots. It's an unfortunate spill for Blizzard so close to its event, though hardly unprecedented. BlizzCon stuff always leaks! Tomorrow's opening ceremony runs from 10-11pm UK time. Check back afterwards for our full BlizzConline coverage, when it's supposed to arrive. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store