Those who pre-purchased World of Warcraft: Legion can start playing the Demon Hunter class August 9

Early access to the Demon Hunter class in World of Warcraft: Legion kicks off in a couple of weeks.

Blizzard announced the news on Twitter yesterday that early access to the new class would go live on August 9.

The developer announced at BlizzCon 2015 those who pre-purchase Legion would granted seven days early access to the Demon Hunter class prior to the expansion’s release.

The class starts out at a higher level than other classes, which means players participating in early-access will be able level the Demon Hunter to 100. Those who pre-purchase are also able to boost one character to level 100 immediately.

A pre-expansion patch dropped earlier this month

Along with the new Demon Hunter Class, when Legion drops players can acquire Artifact Weapons of legendary power, explore the Broken Isles continent, enjoy a level cap increase to 110, and more.

World of Warcraft: Legion releases om August 30.