It’s been a big week for announcements and launches, and Blizzard have them all summarized here! From the new Neighborhood Housing details to the 11.2 launch date and schedule, Winds of Mysterious Fortune returning, Classic Anniversary realms Phase 5 launching, MoP Classic Scenario and Challenge Mode details, and the Doom of K’aresh audio novella, there’s a huge amount to check out if you missed it over the week!
WoW Housing: It’s Only Neighborly
Welcome home, Adventurers!
Or in this case, welcome to the neighborhood, Adventurers!
So far in our series of articles, we’ve shared information on our philosophy, decorating, and rewards for Housing in World of Warcraft, but it’s time to bring you into the Neighborhood. Briefly mentioned in our first post on Housing, let’s get into the nitty- gritty of what Neighborhoods are and how they work.
Before we dive into things, our usual disclaimers apply. Neighborhoods are a work in progress so names, images, numbers, timing, and more may change between now and when Housing is released. Our goal in sharing this ahead of time is to get your feedback; so please let us know what you think.
To learn more about Neighborhoods, read through our article.
The War Within: Ghosts of K’aresh Goes Live August 5!
Prepare to dive deeper into The War Within campaign in the Ghosts of K’aresh content update.
Explore a new zone, break ground in a new Delve, make an impact in Ecological Succession, and more.The War Within Season 3 also kicks off on August 12 with a new raid dungeon, new dungeon pool, and PvP updates.
Head over to our hub for more details about everything arriving with the Ghosts of K’aresh content update.
WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Now Live
The time has come to aid your faction in opening the gates of Ahn’Qiraj—granting access to the Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj and Temple of Ahn’Qiraj raids for your server. Be the first to ring the Scarab Gong to get the coveted Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal mount.
Each faction can turn in an immense amount of resources that, once completed, require five days to be transported to Silithus. Due to the raid requirements in the questline leading up to the “Bang a Gong!” quest, the earliest that the ringing can occur in Silithus on highly-motivated realms could be just over a week later.
Learn more about how you can prepare yourself for the War Effort, and what you will need to help your faction from our article.
The Winds of Mysterious Fortune Return July 15
Get satchels chock full of valuable and unique items with the return of the Winds of Mysterious Fortune event, and take advantage of the Winds of Mysterious Fortune 20% experience buff—catch up on your alts, finish missed content and unlocks, and dive into the latest content in The War Within.
When: July 15 – August 12
There’s more than meets the eyes as the winds blow by—head over to our article to discover all the details.
Prepare for The War Within Season 3 Arrival on August 5
Take charge of your destiny with all-new challenges in The War Within Season 3 with an all-new raid— Manaforge Omega, a fresh dungeon—Eco-Dome Al’dani, a new Delve—The Archival Assault, an updated rotation of challenging Mythic+ dungeons, a new PvP season, and more!
- Week of August 5
- Campaign Chapters 1–3
- Dungeons: Dungeons on Normal, Heroic, and Mythic 0 difficulties (excluding Tazavesh).
- Delves (all tiers, no Bountiful Delves or Keys)
- New World Boss: Reshanor, The Untethered
- Great Vault credit begins
- Week of August 12
- Campaign Chapter 4 and The War Within Epilogue
- Raid Season 3 Begins: Manaforge Omega Raid – Raid Finder Wing 1, Normal, Heroic, and Mythic difficulties
- Mythic+ Season 3 begins, Tazavesh: Street of Wonder and Soleah’s Gambit (all difficulties), and Tazavesh, the Veiled Market Hard Mode difficulty become available.
- Season 3 PvP begins.
- Delves: Bountiful Delves and Keys, Challenge Boss, New Levels and Curios for Brann
- Great Vault rewards become available
- Week of August 19
- Manaforge Omega Raid: Raid Finder Wing 2 and Story Mode
- Week of August 26
- Manaforge Omega Raid: Raid Finder Wing 3
Details are unveiled in our previously published Season 3 article.
Ghosts of K’aresh: Manaforge Omega Raid Goes Live August 12
Gather your allies and enter Manaforge Omega, a massive cosmic facility where the Shadow Guard Ethereals seek to revive Dimensius, the All-Devouring. Brave the arcane dangers and engage in the epic battles that await, culminating in a showdown that could decide the fate of Azeroth.
To enter and effectively navigate through the halls within Manaforge Omega, players will need to claim and utilize the Reshii Wraps artifact which is available by playing through the Ghosts of K’aresh campaign.
More details and information can be found in our Manaforge Omega raid article.
Scenarios & Challenge Modes in Mists of Pandaria Classic
Step once more into the mystical lands of Pandaria and prepare to test your mettle with Scenarios and Challenge Modes. Whether you’re setting foot in the Jade Forest for the first time or you’re a seasoned champion returning to relive the glory, Mists of Pandaria Classic brings these beloved experiences back and are ready for new adventures.
Learn more about how to participate in Mists of Pandarioa Classic Scenarios and Challenge Modes from our previously published article.
Unveiling Pandaria: A Journey Through the Zones of Mists of Pandaria Classic
Hidden by mists for millennia, Pandaria emerges on the horizon—a land of ancient secrets, breathtaking landscapes, and soul-stirring new adventures. Mists of Pandaria Classic invites heroes to step ashore and discover a world that is both serene and savage, where harmony and conflict dance in equal measure.
Each zone of Pandaria is a chapter in a saga that unfolds across rolling jade hills, mist-shrouded peaks, and vibrant villages. Whether you are a fresh-faced wanderer or a seasoned champion, Pandaria’s seven main zones teem with stories to unravel, challenges to conquer, and wonders to explore.
Read through our article before you step once more into the mystical lands of Pandaria.
Warcraft Audio Novella: “The Doom of K’aresh”
Embark on a legendary narrative journey with “The Doom of K’aresh,” a new 3-part audio novella written by Adam Christopher and illustrated by Cynthia Sheppard.
Ray Porter, the voice of Locus-Walker, reads the thrilling and tragic tale behind the fall of K’aresh, shattered home world of the brokers and the ethereals, and setting for the second major patch of World of Warcraft: The War Within.
Listen to the reading and download the PDFs from our previously published article.
Last Chance to Dash into Dastardly Duos
Dastardly Duos departs this weekend and it’s your last chance to rally your allies and dash into the Demolition Dome for mega-mayhem against villainous menaces from Azeroth’s past!
More details about Dastardly Duos is here.
Follow along on the official World of Warcraft news site for all the latest developments as we journey through the week together.