New Cataclysm Beta Client
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Blizzard has released a new version of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm Beta client for download through Battle.net. I for one am pretty bummed about this because it is slowing down my testing and blogging about Cataclysm.
I have limited time to get into the Beta and today I am greeted with this download which will prohibit me from getting back in until at least tomorrow.
There are some interesting features with the new Cataclysm Beta Launcher that will allow you to play while streaming new content.
The new Cataclysm Launcher allows you to stream game data while you play. This will reduce the time you spend downloading, installing, and patching World of Warcraft. We will be releasing this new Launcher into the Cataclysm beta soon, and we’d like to get your feedback on the toolset and gameplay experience.
The new launcher system will allow players to play, without sitting waiting for long downloads. I do appreciate the fact that Blizzard is trying to keep us from being locked out of the game.
We’ve redesigned the Launcher to explain your installation progress. You will see a new progress bar with sections (Red, Yellow, Green) that represent the amount of data you currently have installed.
There are three stages of download progress:
- SETUP (RED): Core game content is being prepared. You cannot enter the game at this time.
- AVAILABLE (YELLOW): Major game content is not completely applied. You can play, but your game experience will not be ideal.
- PLAYABLE (GREEN): Final game content is almost complete. You may experience a few game issues with playing at this stage.
in the long run I think that the update will be a good thing, but in the short term it has me locked out of the Beta tonight.
So, for lack of a better phrase: this sucks.
Meanwhile, if you haven’t seen it yet, I have some screenshots posted on Flickr. Be sure to keep checking back as I update the gallery for Cataclysm Beta Screenshots
