Warcraft 3: Reforged, the game that launched to wide criticism, is finally getting a proper fix. Today, Blizzard is releasing a free major update to the game’s graphics and features, along with a brand new campaign starring Arthas and Sylvanas. The campaign is called Forsaken Kingdom, and it follows one of the most famous events in Warcraft history: Arthas’ sacking of Lordaeron and the aftermath.
The Free Update and the Pay Campaign
The free update starts today, and it arrives as a complete refresh for everyone who owns the base game. Enhanced graphics, new features, and improved tools for the world editor are all part of it. That is the good news for anyone who already owns Reforged.
The bad news is that the campaign itself costs extra. Forsaken Kingdom requires a purchase, though it can be bought as a standalone buy or as part of a bundle. The campaign includes over 30 hours of gameplay, a new neutral hero in the Forsaken Paladin, and appearances from familiar groups and locations like the Undercity, the Scarlet Crusade, and Naxxramus.
Why This Matters
Warcraft 3: Reforged launched in 2020 as a full remake of the original game. At launch, it was full of bugs, missing features from the original, and technical adjustments that did not go over well with longtime fans. The game was widely criticized, and it seemed Blizzard was moving on from it.
Today’s announcement changes that. A new campaign featuring two of the franchise’s most famous characters is a clear signal that Blizzard still cares about this property.
What the Update Includes
Here is the breakdown of what is arriving today:
- Free update: Enhanced graphics, new features, world editor improvements, and feature tweaks for all players.
- Forsaken Kingdom campaign: Over 30 hours of gameplay, a new Forsaken Paladin hero, and appearances from the Undercity, the Scarlet Crusade, and Naxxramus.
- Availability: The free update starts today, and the campaign is available to purchase separately or as part of a bundle.
A Surprise Worth Watching
This is a surprise announcement, and it is a welcome one. The campaign gives longtime players a reason to return to a game that has been sitting on shelves for years.
The free update is a gift to players who stuck with the game despite its flaws. The pay campaign is a move that puts these characters front and center.
The game was never going to be perfect, but today’s announcement shows Blizzard is still listening. The free update is a step forward, and the campaign is a chance to finally see Arthas and Sylvanas in a story worth telling.
For longtime fans, this is a win. For newcomers, it is a chance to jump back into a story that shaped an entire franchise. The campaign is a bold move, and it deserves credit for that.
Key facts box:
– Forsaken Kingdom campaign: over 30 hours of gameplay
– New neutral hero: Forsaken Paladin
– Availability: free update starts today, campaign available to purchase or in a bundle
– Launched: 2020
Schedule table:
| Item | Availability |
| — | — |
| Free update | Starts today |
| Forsaken Kingdom campaign | Available to purchase or in a bundle |
See the video the story is built around at Kotaku.