World of Warcraft Classic Confirms Next Major Expansion

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World of Warcraft Classic Confirms Next Major Expansion

Key Takeaways

  • Mists of Pandaria will be the next expansion in WoW Classic after Cataclysm, bringing back Pandaren, Monks, and pet battles.
  • World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria will bring back all the Dungeons, Raids, and Scenarios the expansion had to offer.
  • Blizzard will release a 20th Anniversary re-release of WoW Classic on November 21, giving players a fresh start on new servers.

As a gamer with over two decades of World of Warcraft experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the news about Mists of Pandaria coming to WoW Classic is music to my ears! After countless hours spent battling Deathwing in Cataclysm and exploring the Siren Isle, it’s time to set sail once more to the beautiful island of Pandaria.

Blizzard has officially announced that the next expansion for World of Warcraft Classic is going to be Mists of Pandaria. For those still playing Cataclysm, there’s the final Hour of Twilight update coming in January 2025 where they’ll bring an end to Deathwing’s rule. Following this epic battle, the storyline will continue in World of Warcraft: Classic – Mists of Pandaria.

13th November has been a significant day for fans of World of Warcraft, as the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream unveiled a wealth of fresh details about the future of the world’s most popular MMORPG. Blizzard not only verified that players of World of Warcraft: The War Within will soon be able to traverse the newly introduced Siren Isle region starting December 17, but also disclosed the next significant update scheduled for Spring 2025. In the upcoming World of Warcraft: The War Within Patch 1.11: Undermined, adventurers will delve into the subterranean Goblin capital city to conquer a new Dungeon and Raid.

Enthusiasts of the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic edition were given more thrilling updates. The official release date for World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic has been set for Summer 2025, offering a chance for players to revisit the 2012 expansion. In addition to the return of the playable Pandaren race and Monk class, pet battles will make a comeback as well. The expansion will also feature all the Dungeons, Raids, and Scenarios it originally offered. Both veteran and novice players will embark on an adventure to the stunning island of Pandaria, where they can explore breathtaking jade forests and towering karst outcrops – some of the most visually striking areas in World of Warcraft’s two-decade timeline.

Mists of Pandaria is Officially Continuing World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic

Despite Mists of Pandaria seemingly being the natural successor to Cataclysm Classic, there had been discussions within the WoW community about how far back in time re-releases of old expansions would extend. This was particularly relevant after the recent WoW: Remix event, which brought players back to Pandaria. Although Wrath of the Lich King is often considered as WoW‘s golden era, the tempo change that started in Cataclysm and continued in Mists of Pandaria left many players yearning for the slower-paced feel of the original game. However, an unexpected turn of events occurred when Blizzard announced a 20th Anniversary re-release of World of Warcraft Classic, set to launch on November 21. This new release allows players to revisit their journey through Azeroth from the very beginning, on fresh servers with untouched economies.

Among the thrilling reveals during the 30th Anniversary Direct stream, there’s the return of Plunderstorm and the clandestine launch of remastered editions for classic games like Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness, which laid the foundation for the epic franchise. Yet, it’s the unveiling of a long-awaited feature from World of Warcraft‘s original 2004 release that has left many dedicated fans ecstatic – the addition of a housing system in World of Warcraft: Midnight, the upcoming installment of the WorldSoul Saga, where players will now have the opportunity to own their very own homes.

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2024-11-14 03:13