World of Warcraft Cataclysm comparison screens
WoW's landscape will be torn asunder. See what the new Azeroth will look like
Above: After Cataclysm
Above: Before Cataclysm
Above: After Cataclysm
Above: Before Cataclysm
Above: After Cataclysm
Tirisfal Glades
For half a decade Brill has been a humble, undead town meant to send fledgling Forsaken feet first into the fray. But, as is their style, the undead are meeting the challenge brought by Deathwing head on, and the once lowly quest hub will soon stand as a worthy alternative to the Undercity.
Above: Before Cataclysm
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Above: After Cataclysm
Above: Before Cataclysm
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Above: Before Cataclysm
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Silverpine Forest
The gargantuan wall that holds Azeroth's lycanthropes, the Greymane Wall, won't be spared. It's about to be completely torn open by the wave of destruction, and the worgen will soon use this freedom to join up with the Alliance. Though, it should be noted that moments before the destruction happened the worgen apparently decided to upgrade the aesthetics of the wall. Tough break, guys.
Above: Before Cataclysm
Above: After Cataclysm
Hillsbrad Foothills
While the Hillsbrad Foothills will remain relatively untouched, it is clear that the Alliance post of Southshore will soon see some tough times. It currently remains unclear if the destruction was brought on by Deathwing himself, or the through use of Forsaken blight, but we’re putting our money on the blight.
Above: Before Cataclysm
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Above: Before Cataclysm
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