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Cataclysm™ beta test

You have been selected to participate in the beta test of World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™. Welcome!

In the beta test you will get an opportunity to explore completely reconstructed Azeroth continent, the Worgen and Goblin races, new class race combinations, and character levels above 80. We look forward to your feedback on the overall experience, including quests, monsters, zones, aesthetics, and more. We would also appreciate reports on any bugs you may encounter. These can be logged using the /bug command explained below.

Getting started:

In order to participate in the beta test, you must upgrade an existing retail account which has been upgraded with Wrath of the Lich King®, allowing you to connect to the Cataclysm™ test realms. The World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King® game client that you use must be patched up to version 3.3.5 or later in order to install the beta test client.

Please be prepared to enter the current retail World of Warcraft account name and password you use, and the appropriate beta code listed below to authenticate your eligibility to connect to the Cataclysm test realms. To participate in the beta tests, you must have a valid retail World of Warcraft account active and in good standing as of June 26, 2010.

1. Apply your Beta Key - Below is a beta code that will allow you to upgrade the Account you use to play World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King®. Each beta code can be used only once to upgrade an active retail World of Warcraft® account.

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2. Get the Installer - In your list of games, click the “Manage Game” button under the Cataclysm™ beta image to download the installer.

3. Install the Cataclysm™ Beta - Once you’ve downloaded the installer, run it and follow the directions to install World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™ beta client on your machine. Note that your participation in the Cataclysm™ beta test is governed by a Beta Test Agreement that you are required to accept before you can install the beta client.

4. Run the Game & Log in to Battle.net - After the Cataclysm™ beta installs, the launcher interface should automatically appear on your screen. Log in with your Battle.net account and you’ll be able to begin playing. You can launch the client at any time by clicking the desktop shortcut or by going to the Windows® Start Menu.

Any questions? Check out the FAQ.

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