Get Cataclysm for digital pre-sale on Battle.net

by: Tina - posted: 10/29/2010 1:34:00 PM

As of 12:01 AM PST on December 7th, Cataclysm will officially be available to World of Warcraft players. If you plan on getting the digital pre-sale, the expansion will be available for background downloading one day before launch.

For more details, check out the Q&A that Blizzard released today. 

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.