14 DAY TRIAL // World of Warcraft Cataclysm, the latest expansion for the massively successful online role playing game, is now available for pre-order right from its developer, Blizzard, using the Battle.net online service.
Blizzard is pushing into digital distribution realms with the launch of Cataclysm, as it will actually offer players the ability to download the game and have it unlocked once the update goes live on servers.
The company has now opened up pre-orders on the Battle.net online store, and players can already put money down for the game and have it pre-load before it will be officially launched.
If you opt to pre-order the digital copy, Battle.net will automatically download files from the expansion as they are made available, and on December 7 at 12:01 AM PST (in North America) or December 7 12:01 AM CET (Europe) Cataclysm will be unlocked and ready to play.
In order to help those that have questions about buying the new World of Warcraft expansion online, Blizzard also set up a quick Frequently Asked Questions section.
Check it out below.
Q. When will my credit card (or other payment method) be charged?
A. You will be charged on the day that you place your pre-order for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.
Q. Why do I need to log in to the game once after I've upgraded?
A. The first time you log in after pre-ordering, your account will become eligible to begin receiving the Cataclysm data when it's available. The data will automatically download in the background while you play World of Warcraft or while you have the Launcher window open.
Q. Can I pre-order a physical copy of Cataclysm and have it shipped?
A. Not from Blizzard Entertainment, but many retailers offer pre-orders of physical boxes and Collector's Editions.
Q. In what regions is the Cataclysm pre-sale available? What day/time is Cataclysm launching in my region?
The pre-sale is available in the following regions, with realms scheduled to launch at the following times: · Americas, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia - December 7 at 12:01 a.m. PST · Europe and Russia - December 7 at 12:01 a.m. CET
Q. Will a digital version of the Collector's Edition, with the exclusive pet, be available?
A. No. The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition is exclusive to physical retail copies. The digital version consists of the standard edition.
If you don't want to stand in line and midnight and play Cataclysm as soon as it goes live, then this digital pre-order might be right up your alley.