Summary
Leaked images from Blizzard seemingly suggest a remastered version ofWarcraft 2is in the works. If the leak proves true,Warcraft 2: Remasteredcould be announced at the upcoming Warcraft Direct showcase coming on November 13.
November 15 marks the 30th anniversary of theWarcraftfranchise. To celebrate, Blizzard is holding tons of collaboration events across its various games, as well as the inaugural Warcraft Direct presentation on November 13. What’s more, between a newWorld of Warcraftmount bundle and trading post reward,WC3-inspired art on theWarcraftDirect key art, and a brief update on the internal PTR catalogue, evidence suggests somethingbig is in store forWarcraft 3: Reforged.
Now, new evidence suggests more exciting news forWarcraftRTS fans – but this time, it isn’t aboutWC3. Several new promotional images recently appeared on Battle.net under the heading ofWarcraft 2: RemasteredInternal Alpha.Discovered by renowned Blizzard dataminer Stiven, these images depict Anduin Lothar sailing on an Alliance vessel against Orcish grunts wearingWarcraft 2-style armor, complete with multiple logos that perfectly match modern Blizzard’s style.
Warcraft 2: Remastered Announcement Coming Soon?
Thoughpart ofWarcraft 2can be played inWarcraft 3: Reforgedthanks to a fan campaign, an official remaster is an exciting prospect. This leak was verified by Marlamin and Chaud, two other credible sources within theWarcraftcommunity, with the alpha publicly visible on BlizzTracker. While this still isn’t technically a confirmation by Blizzard itself, between the quality of the leaked images, the multiple origins of verification, and the alpha build, it seems extremely likely that an announcement forWarcraft 2: Remasteredis imminent.
Judging from the name,Warcraft 2: Remasteredwill likely not be a full remake of the original RTS, but rather a version with improved graphics and optimization for modern PCs. Looking at whatBlizzard did withDiablo 2: ResurrectedandStarCraft: Remastered, the core of the game will likely be unchanged, though it may include modern accessibility options, convenience, and audio and visual upgrades.
IfWarcraft 2: Remasteredis real, it will almost certainly beannounced atWarcraftDirect, which takes place on November 13. It is possible the potential project could be linked to whatever might be happening withWarcraft 3: Reforgedas well, though it remains to be seen if that is the case right now. Either way, fans of theWarcraftfranchise are eager to learn if this leak is real – and also apprehensive, considering how much of a disappointmentWarcraft 3: Reforgedwas to many players. Regardless, it seems RTS gamers may have many reasons to tune in to theWarcraftDirect presentation.
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The kingdom of Stormwind lies in ruins. The king has fallen, and the survivors of the orcish onslaught flee across the ocean. The pursuing Horde, eager to plunge the world into chaos, sails its fleet to meet the defenders of Azeroth in battle. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance and the great tacticians of the Horde and the Alliance clash, only one thing is certain: Winning this war will demand unprecedented cunning, courage, and nerves of steel.
