How to opt in for WOW Cataclysm beta

By Oli Welsh Published 14 May, 2010

Linked Battle.net, WOW accounts required.

Blizzard has posted a note on the US World of Warcraft site reminding players that the beta test for the Cataclysm expansion will be starting soon, and informing them how to opt in to be considered for it.

There's nothing on the European WOW site as yet, so plans on this side of the Atlantic may be less far advanced, but the process for opting in is the same.

You'll need a Battle.net account with a World of Warcraft licence attached. Visit the Battle.net beta profile settings page, make sure you have your system specification uploaded using Blizzard's tool, and check the box to say you're interested in beta tests for the Warcraft universe.

Then sit back and join us in waiting for an email from Blizzard. No, we don't know how long it will be either.

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Comments (13) Latest comment 2 years ago

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  • levitate #1 2 years ago

    The process of picking out who's to join the beta is so random they should use that RNG in the game.

  • VicViper #2 2 years ago

    Already opted in, doubt I'll get in but worth a try and it took a few minutes.

  • Rirekon #3 2 years ago

    The opt-in has been available since the new battle.net went live...

  • darkmorgado #4 2 years ago

    The opt-in has been available since the new battle.net went live...

    Why neg him? He's right, it has. On top of Warcraft you can also opt in for Starcraft and Diablo betas. This "news" is over six months old.

  • thebuzzard #5 2 years ago

    The news isnt old as the reminder is new.

  • darkmorgado #6 2 years ago

    The news isnt old as the reminder is new.

    The article makes no mention of the fact that this option has always been there. The implication is that it is an entirely new process. The article should have mentioned that this is a reminder of an existing opt-in feature in the run up to WoW, not something brand new.

  • Ryboy #7 2 years ago

    Weather it's old news or not I won't be taking part in this, I have enough onmy plate. The Explorer and Ambassador of the Alliance achievements are not going to complete themselves. And don't even get me started on my fishing...

  • VicViper #8 2 years ago

    @Ryboy

    And explorer might change since one of the data mine achievements was Survey the Damage which I guess you get re-treading the old world to look at the changes. That and you'll have another faction to grind if you don't get Ambassador of the alliance before the Worgen arrive.

  • Ryboy #9 2 years ago

    @VicViper

    Jesus, that's a fucking cracking point. I didn't think about that! Thank-you for making me realise that I have even less time than I thought!! ;)

  • a8a #10 2 years ago

    The article should have mentioned that this is a reminder of an existing opt-in feature in the run up to WoW, not something brand new.
    Err... why exactly would that matter? The point is just that it's there. That's what a reminder is. I don't think it requires a detailed analysis of the mechanic it uses.

  • Iain815 #11 2 years ago

    Fuck me, you guys would complain about ANYTHING.

  • Ryboy #12 2 years ago

    I only complain about your mum. She's fucking rank.

  • jessicachistova #13 2 years ago

    Blizzard Entertainment have recently announced of the Opt in Beta versions of the upcoming WoW expansion, World of Warcraft as Cataclysm. It is a live service. Also every week new warcraft world will be added into this world.

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