Blizzard have introduced the first two PvP battlegrounds for World of Warcraft in a major patch for the game.The patch downloads automatically when players log into WoW, and includes two new areas, Alterac Valley and Warsong Gulch. Alterac Valley is designed for more experienced players, while Warsong Gulch will cater for all players of level 21 and up. Blizzard also promise more Battlegrounds will be available for testing in the months ahead.
In their press release, Blizzard give an idea of how significant the introduction of Battlegrounds is:
“While World of Warcraft has been expanding with new content regularly since launch, the PvP Battlegrounds represent the single biggest update to the game yet,” stated Mike Morhaime, president and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re excited that players can now experience Horde-vs.-Alliance combat as it was meant to be, and we’re looking forward to adding even more Battlegrounds to the game with future updates.”
World of Warcraft’s Battlegrounds are PvP-enabled zones where players compete against each other to achieve victory, Honor points, and valuable in-game rewards. Each Battleground has different goals and gameplay styles, providing an addictively engaging experience for participants.
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