Warcraft III: Reforged update finally adds ranked play with seasons and leaderboards
The long-awaited update revives competitive rankings and introduces campaign tweaks.
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Blizzard Entertainment announcedWarcraft III: Reforgedback at Blizzcon in 2018 and released to an exceptionally mixed reception. Some fans expressed disappointment at missing features, including player profiles and ranked league play. Thankfully, Blizzard has released anew patchfor the remaster, passing more than a year since its previous update.
The first of multiple updates coming this year for Warcraft III: Reforged. Patch 1.33.0 will include:⚔️ Ranked Play⚙️ Player Profiles📜 Leaderboards⬆️ and moreRead more:https://t.co/cuRdhcAiB7 pic.twitter.com/ZWCy2HEMN2June 14, 2022
Patch 1.33.0 is live on the public test realm (PTR). Upon completing the testing phase, it will release to the public. Blizzard community manager Kaivax took to the forums to share patch notes:
Ranked Play
Leaderboards
Player Profiles
Reforged Campaign
Patch 1.33.0 seems to be the beginning of a newfound revival for the remaster, as Blizzard claims more updates will follow on theofficial Warcraft III: Reforged website. Considering the considerable time gap between release and this critical patch, some players may have already moved on from the game. Still, if the developers are as committed as they claim, Warcraft III may enjoy a resurgence.
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