WoW Patch 11.1 Encrypted Build Hits CDN – What to Expect from Blizzard’s Next Announcement

The first encrypted build for Patch 11.1, the next major update for The War Within, has officially arrived on the wowv3 (WoW Vendor 3) CDN.

New #Warcraft build found:
Vendor 3 (wowv3)🔐: 11.0.5.57147 –> 11.1.0.57262

Found at: 10-25-2024@12:23:51 UTC
— Algalon, Enigmatic Observer (@algalon_ghost) October 25, 2024

This early build signals Blizzard’s progress toward the first content patch, likely to be previewed during the 30 Years of Warcraft Direct event on November 13. With no BlizzCon this year, the Warcraft Direct may offer us a first glimpse into what’s next.

What to Expect: New Zones and Raids

Based on datamined icons, Patch 11.1 could take players to goblin– and ethereal-themed raids.

Datamined EtherealRaid entries for icons

An icon of an off-hand item from a Goblin raid, tentatively named **Interface/ICONS/INV_Offhand_1H_GoblinRaid_D_01.blp** in the game files.

Additionally, players might explore the Rootlands, a fifth rumored War Within zone located between Hallowfall and Azj-Kahet, initially planned for release but scrapped at launch.

Leaked War Within map showing Rootlands.

This mysterious zone is the home to the Haronir, a key figure seen in the official trailer.

With Patch 11.0.7 expected soon and Patch 11.1 on the horizon, The War Within is setting the stage for a steady content cadence!