World of Warcraft Classic's Burning Crusade Classic expansion just released yesterday afternoon, and players have already reached the new level cap less than 24 hours after its release. It was achieved by a five-man group from the World of Warcraft Classic guild Progress who were playing on the Firemaw-EU server.
For those who don't know, Burning Crusade Classic just released and introduced new servers to World of Warcraft Classic that brings the game up to where it originally was back when the expansion first released in 2007. It adds new races, flying mounts, a new campaign with factions new to World of Warcraft Classic, and raises the game's level cap from 60 to 70.
Whenever new content is released in World of Warcraft and World of Warcraft Classic there are players who race for the World First completion. Progress' dedication to getting to level 70 isn't to claim World First for reaching max level, but is a step towards getting World First completion of all Tier 4 content - the most difficult content currently in the game that just arrived with Burning Crusade Classic. The journey to Tier 4 content, however, did bring Progress players Hacez, Kennygodx, Dt, Nigoshima, and Kynmagetwo being the first five players to reach level 70 since the expansion released.
To real level 70 in only 13 hours, the group employed a couple of familiar strategies. They started by stockpiling quest turn-ins until they unlocked some of Burning Crusade Classic's new dungeons. They then ran five-man dungeons for hours on end until they reached the level cap. It is not Progress' first world first, as the group is well known for achieving the World First clear of Naxxramas, getting the first C'Thun kill in Ahn'Qiraj, and for tieing for the World First clear of Blackwing Lair. The group needs 30 players to reach level 70 total to tackle the Tier 4 content, so they are definitely the team currently in the lead for the World First race.
It is always impressive to see the dedication that some players have when racing for World First completions for games like World of Warcraft or Destiny 2. Progress' step towards doing so is particularly impressive, and it will be fun to watch the ongoing race as players try to finish all of the expansion's new Tier 4 content. The race and excitement surrounding it is evidence that Blizzard's decision to release Burning Crusade Classic worldwide simultaneously was likely a good one.
World of Warcraft Classic and the Burning Crusade Classic expansion are available now on PC.