KEY POINTS
“Dragonflight” will add a brand new race, character class, playable space and dragon mountsDragon mounts will function a momentum-based flight systemThere isn’t any concrete launch date for the growth but
The reveal for “World of Warcraft’s” upcoming growth confirmed off some thrilling new options, together with a brand new playable race, a race-exclusive character class and tamable dragons with a brand new and improved flight mechanic.
“World of Warcraft: Dragonflight” as soon as once more calls upon the heroes of Azeroth to embark on a brand new journey. This time, gamers will have the ability to go to the Dragon Isles with a purpose to cease an rising menace.
The Dragon Isles is an enormous new chunk of playable area with 5 distinct zones. It additionally serves as the house for the Dracthyr, the brand new race coming in “Dragonflight.”
As anticipated, the Dracthyr are a race of sentient humanoid dragons. They are additionally the one race within the sport that’s ready to make use of the brand new Evoker class. However, Dracthyr don’t have any different class selection other than the Evoker, which considerably limits what gamers can do. This is much like the Demon Hunter class, which is restricted to Blood Elves and Night Elves.
The Evoker class was designed to go hand-in-hand with the Dracthyr, in line with lead narrative designer Steve Danuser of their interview with Polygon.
He stated that the best way Evokers struggle makes full use of the Dractyr’s anatomy, from their wings to their tails and their means to breathe fireplace. Danuser additionally stated that Evoker/Dractyr combi is “tighter than anything we’ve done before.”
Dragon mounts shall be added in World of Warcraft’s upcoming Dragonflight growth Photo: Activision-Blizzard
“Dragonflight” can even introduce Dragonriding, which is a brand new type of aerial traversal. The growth will permit gamers to coach and experience their very own drake mounts. Leveling drakes will unlock particular abilities and maneuvers that may assist gamers soar throughout the Dragon Isles extra simply.
Dragonriding bears some similarities to “Guild Wars 2’s” Griffon and Skyscale mounts. Drakes will have the ability to dive down to realize momentum earlier than unfurling their wings for lateral flight.
“Dragonflight” can even introduce some new and improved techniques to “World of Warcraft” itself, together with new expertise timber, professions and streamlined HUD and UI.
Blizzard didn’t specify a precise launch date for the growth but, however gamers can opt-in to the beta by way of the official web site. An alpha take a look at is predicted sooner or later.