What to Expect From World of Warcraft Classic in 2025

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2024 saw a significant expansion for World of Warcraft Classic, boasting three versions brimming with content. But it appears that Blizzard is aiming even higher in 2025. Players can anticipate more journeys within the realm of World of Warcraft Classic and the Season of Discovery’s final content phase, which will continue for now. Moreover, a new version of WoW Classic will be launched as well, promising an action-packed year filled with exciting content for fans to immerse themselves in.

Unlike “World of Warcraft: The War Within”, players of “World of Warcraft Classic” are well-aware of what to anticipate throughout the year because much of its content has been previously experienced years ago. Thanks to Blizzard’s roadmap, the game’s future direction has become more transparent. If the studio manages to fulfill all their plans, fans can look forward to an amazing 2025.

World of Warcraft Classic Has Two Expansions of Content Coming

Cataclysm Classic is Coming to an End

In early 2025, the epic journeys within the World of Warcraft Cataclysm Classic are expected to wind down. Following Phase 3’s unveiling at the end of 2024, which introduced the Firelands raid and related content, fans can anticipate the arrival of Phase 4 soon. Although a specific date has yet to be disclosed, it won’t be much longer before players get their hands on this latest phase, which was initially slated for release in January 2025 but has since been postponed slightly.

In Phase 4, we’ll see the arrival of numerous dungeons, the Dragon Soul raid, and the conclusion of the Cataclysm storyline. After spending several months preparing, players will face off against Deathwing with the hope of preventing him from destroying Azeroth forever. This phase will also bring about countless new armor sets to acquire, quests to complete, and a variety of fresh activities to engage in. Once it’s live, everyone will be eagerly waiting to see what’s coming next.

Mists of Pandaria Classic is Kicking Off Later this Year

In the later part of this year, players of World of Warcraft Classic can anticipate exploring the enigmatic lands of Pandaria with the launch of Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for the summer. The adventure begins with a pre-launch update featuring Theramore’s Fall, the playable Pandaren race, the Monk class, and pet battles. As we move towards autumn, the expansion will officially debut, immersing players in an exhilarating journey where they’ll once more battle for the destiny of Pandaria and Azeroth. Although most of the content is planned for 2026, the initial phase will wrap up 2025 spectacularly.

Classic 20th Anniversary Edition Content Will Roll Out Throughout the Year

All Phases of Classic Are on the Way

The World of Warcraft Classic 20th Anniversary Edition, introduced towards the end of last year, is slated to offer an abundance of new content up until 2025. Currently, players are immersed in the nostalgic experience of leveling from 1-60 and engaging with the Molten Core and Onyxia’s Lair raids. In January 9th, they can anticipate a wealth of fresh content with the arrival of Phase 2; Ruins of Dire Maul.

As a gamer, I’m pumped for Phase 2 of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition! We’ll see an overhauled honor system, delve into Dire Maul, and encounter world bosses like Azuregos and Kazzak. On January 16th, the gates to Warsong Gulch and Alterac Valley Battlegrounds will open, offering intense PvP battles. And that’s just the beginning; there’s tons more content coming our way throughout the year!

In springtime, we’re looking forward to kicking off Phase 3, which includes Blackwing Lair and the Darkmoon Faire. Following this, Phase 4 is set for summer arrival, introducing the Zul’Gurub Raid and Arathi Basin battleground. The autumn season will witness the release of Phase 5, enriching the game with the Temple of Ahni’Qiraj and Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj Raid as well as the AQ War Effort. As for the finale, it’s scheduled for the end of fall, offering the Scourge Invasion, Naxxramas raid, and Silithus World PvP. With an abundance of exciting content on its way, fans of Classic are in for a treat with no risk of boredom!

Burning Crusade Classic Launches Later This Year

In addition, it’s worth mentioning that Blizzard is set to debut World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic towards the end of this year. This means players will find themselves battling the Burning Legion and Illidan Stormrage once more in the game’s inaugural expansion pack. The experience won’t just involve revisiting familiar territories, as it includes a brand-new continent called Outland, and an opportunity to create unique Blood Elf or Draenei characters. Moreover, the level cap will be elevated to 70, offering countless new quests to accomplish and monsters to defeat.

This upcoming release is expected to offer the same fundamental experience as the initial launch of the “Burning Crusade Classic” in 2021. However, these servers were later replaced with “Wrath of the Lich King” in 2022. It’s exciting that this expansion might make a comeback. The timeline indicates it could debut as early as winter 2025 or spring 2026. As we approach the end of the phases in Classic, the studio may provide more details soon.

Season of Discovery Phase 7 Looms

In addition to the two versions of World of Warcraft Classic, players participating in the Season of Discovery can look forward to some fresh content to explore. At the moment, they are engaged in Phase 6 content, which concluded with the AQ War Effort towards the end of 2024. Soon, during winter, they will move on to Phase 7. This update is expected to include the Naxxramas raid and additional end-game content. However, Blizzard has not provided details about what this new content entails or what follows after Phase 7, so players will have to stay tuned for updates.

Over the coming year, fans of World of Warcraft Classic are in for an exhilarating ride! Just like with regular WoW, it’s likely that the game will have some unexpected twists and turns as time goes by. Furthermore, they can anticipate fresh store mounts and Twitch rewards to collect. Beyond these elements, it remains a mystery what other adventures Azeroth has prepared for us during this upcoming year.

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2025-01-06 15:04