Warcraft III beta update, box revealed

Blizzard Entertainment has released a major patch for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, its 3D real-time strategy game currently in beta testing. The new patch contains a number of significant additions and changes, including some changes to the controls and interface; two new units, the druid of the talon and the peasant militia; several additions and changes to unit abilities; changes to some of the games' buildings; and a variety of changes intended to better balance the game. For more information about the specific changes contained in the patch, visit the official Warcraft III beta site.

Blizzard also released an image of the upcoming game's retail box, which we have posted in the gallery above. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos is scheduled for release this summer. For more information, take a look at our extensive preview coverage of the game.