

System requirements for both editions remained virtually unchanged compared to the original World of Warcraft, with the notable exception of the increase in the required network bandwidth (from 56k dialup to a "broadband connection"). Installing the expansion does not break backwards compatibility - players are still able to log on to non-BC accounts using The Burning Crusade client. The Collector's Edition of The Burning Crusade includes a bonus Behind-The-Scenes DVD, an in-game Netherwhelp pet and many other exclusive extras.

The expansion was released in standard as well as Collector's Edition packages. The patch introduced some of The Burning Crusade's content prior to the expansion itself - including a revamp of the honor system, skirmish Arena matches, and a new Looking For Group interface.

In preparation for The Burning Crusade, Blizzard released patch 2.0.1 in North America and Europe on December 5th, 2006. On June 28-29th, 2012, this expansion was made available free for owners of the original World of Warcraft game. The main features include an increase of the level cap, the introduction of the blood elves and the draenei as playable races, and the addition of the world of Outland, along with many new zones, dungeons, items, quests, and monsters.īurning Crusade-related content on WoWWiki is categorized in Category:Burning Crusade. World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (aka TBC), the first expansion for World of Warcraft, was announced on October 28th, 2005 and released on January 16th, 2007 in North America, Europe, and Australia, February 2nd, 2007 in Korea, April 3rd, 2007 in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and September 6th, 2007 in mainland China. 9.2 New specializations and profession abilities.
