10 Highlights

• Blizzard commemorates Warcraft's 30th anniversary by launching remasters of Warcraft 1 and 2, bundled with Warcraft 3: Reforged, priced at $39.99 on Battle.net.
• Enhanced graphics and gameplay in Warcraft remasters attract nostalgic fans and newcomers seeking classic RTS gameplay, despite criticism from Rock Paper Shotgun.
• • Warcraft III: Reforged's 2.0 update fixes earlier critiques with improved visuals, more customization, and compatibility with old maps.
  • The updated Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest offers remastered and original versions, with Warcraft I and II available separately for $10 and $15.
  • Despite primarily targeting PC users, Warcraft III: Reforged remains accessible on Windows and MacOS, broadening its appeal.
  • While the remasters keep the nostalgic charm, opinions diverge, with some seeing them as overly simplistic, akin to Zynga games.
  • User interface updates in the remasters improve experience with customisable controls and real-time graphic toggles.
  • A standout announcement during the anniversary celebrations is player housing in World of Warcraft, awaited by fans, slated for 2025.
  • The Warcraft franchise expands through digital content updates, including anticipated expansions for WoW and Hearthstone by 2025.
  • The release coincides with announcements about WoW: The War Within expansion, promising new Goblin-themed content by early 2025.