An upgraded toolkit allowed creators to link maps together and utilize more triggers, fueling a golden age of custom maps like DotA and various "Ability Draft" modes. The Modern Era: Reforged and Beyond

Introduces Prince Kael'thas and the survivors of Quel'Thalas as they join the Naga in Outland.

Each race received specialized buildings allowing them to purchase race-specific items, such as the Human's Orb of Fire or the Undead's Orb of Corruption.