Orcs and Humans
[Update:Blizzard shared during the opening ceremony at BlizzCon today that all BlizzCon pass holders will get beta access “by Tuesday.”]
At last: Blizzard is starting theWarcraft III: Reforgedbeta. This remake is such a long time coming.
Invites for theReforgedbeta will pop up “over the coming weeks,” with priority going to folks who ponied up for theSpoils of War Edition. The initial beta test only includes orcs and humans with 1v1 and 2v2 matchmaking, but further in, Blizzard will add the undead, night elves, and “more game modes.”
For ten extra bucks over the $30 standard edition ofWarcraft III: Reforged, the Spoils of War Edition leans into cosmetic bonuses. You’ll get skins for Thrall, Cenarius, Arthas, and Jaina, along with extras for other Blizzard games like a Mal’ganis pet inDiablo IIIandWarcrafticons and sprays inOverwatch.
I put hundreds of hours intoWarcraft IIIback in the day, and even though competitive multiplayer was never really my thing–I was all about crazy custom games–I’m very ready forReforged.
