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Forever’s WARPATH launch trailer is here
Watch Forever’s WARPATH animated trailer with Poppy, Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante. Plus launch times and Blizzard’s Portal Room community hub.
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WoW hotfixes: easier heroic keys and a Labyrinth Vault fix
TBC heroic keys now require Honored, and Midnight fixes Labyrinth credit for the Great Vault. The practical new fixes from October 26–27.
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Forever racial changes arrive just before name reservations
Faster Tauren running, the return of Orc pet damage and location-based Skyborne bonuses. What the October 26 changes mean before name reservations.
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Try Talebound over Halloween without a WoW subscription
Talebound’s PTR demo runs October 30–November 1. Explore three tales, three classes and three difficulties, plus the official story trailer.
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Unbowed: can a Forsaken still serve the Light?
Forever’s new Unbowed story follows Cormack’s faith as a Forsaken. Watch the official video, read the PDF and explore the premise without ending spoilers.
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Midnight PTR: XP potions, readable books and tree defence
Three Midnight 12.1.7 PTR discoveries together: 30% XP potions, readable decor books and Winter Veil activities. What is known, and what remains open?
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Your Forever beta stats are here: what kind of adventurer were you?
Blizzard’s Beta Timewalking turns your test journey into a personal recap. Find your stats, make a four-stat card and understand the Stress Test exclusion.
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Midnight tuning: Subtlety nerfs, Fire buffs in PvE and nerfs in PvP
Subtlety faces nerfs while Fire gains PvE damage and loses PvP damage. Highlights from the October 27 tuning announcement and how to compare changes.
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Your WoW week: name reservation, Kindo’jan and Hallow’s End
Prepare for October 27 name reservation, Kindo’jan’s Fabled deadline at weekly maintenance and Hallow’s End through November 2.
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Midnight hotfix roundup: Venomstones, warlocks and Labyrinth blockers
The October 21–23 Midnight fixes in one place: item levels, warlock targeting, dungeon hits and Labyrinth progress, with practical next steps.
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Singularity: Arator searches the Void for his parents—but can he trust what he sees?
Arator faces the Void with Umbric. Watch Singularity, read the official comic and explore the background to its difficult lesson.
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Forever’s end-of-beta podcast: secrets, leveling and raids at one table
A viewing guide to the official End of Beta Special, with timestamps and context for secrets, levels 30–60 and the raid discussion.
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RP-PvP is coming to Forever at launch; name reservation is the next target
Blizzard adds RP-PvP for Forever’s launch. What changes for your group, and what remains uncertain about Early Name Reservation on October 27?
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Forever beta has closed; name reservation is next
Blizzard confirmed Forever beta closed October 23. Priority work, October 27 name reservation and more podcast episodes follow.
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Forever name reservation: October 27 start time and three-character limit
Forever name reservation opens October 27 at 18:00 CET in Europe. Check eligible purchases, the shared three-character limit and the correct client.
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Midnight gearing gets easier: caps lifted, PvP boosted and Venomstones unlocked
Mistcrest, Conquest and Bloody Token caps are lifted. Explore Spoils of War bonuses, the Venomstone unlock and a practical plan for returning players.
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WoW Trivia is back online after security maintenance
WoW Trivia is back online. We have verified the PHP security fixes and checked the restored services. Here is why the game was temporarily taken offline.
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Azeroth’s sealed doors open: Forever’s nine new dungeons
Explore Forever’s nine new dungeons: stories, level ranges, locations, Dalaran’s access quests and preparation, with official images and video.
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Forever beyond level 30: the Riverglades and Hyjal await
What awaits beyond level 30 in WoW Forever? A new video, Riverglades travel routes and Hyjal’s next adventure help you plan the journey ahead.
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Forever’s first raids: sizes, routes and getting ready
Forever’s first raids open December 9. Explore Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia, with group sizes, access requirements and preparation advice.
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Hallow’s End 2026: the ghosts move into your neighbourhood
Hallow’s End runs until November 2. Explore neighbourhood quests, candy exchanges, new decor and the Headless Horseman’s rewards.
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Kindo’jan’s Fabled achievement gets an extra week after launch bugs
Kindo’jan’s Fabled achievement gets an extra week. Check the regional deadline and important Labyrinth fixes before your next attempt.
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Forever introduces trading restrictions to tackle gold buying
Blizzard can restrict Forever trading during an RMT investigation. What Temporary Economy Holds mean, and the questions still unanswered.
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Forever’s open test is October 21: here is how to join
Join the WoW Forever stress test on October 21 without a subscription or beta invite. Check regional times, installation and the character wipe.
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Forever’s racial and class changes challenge character plans
The October 15 beta changes racial bonuses, raid buffs and class feel. Revisit your Forever character plans without chasing a premature tier list.
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Midnight’s next chapter: dark tales and a return to Dornogal
Echoes of the Worldcore takes shape: Talebound rewards, new Lorewalking stories and a return to Dornogal. Explore what the PTR update promises.
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WoW Forever aims to make your equipment last longer
Clay Stone clarifies Forever progression: small power increases, longer-lived equipment and open questions about endgame gold rewards.
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WoW housing gets cheaper: give old recipes a second look
Patch 12.1.5 cuts material and lumber requirements for older decor recipes. Plan your crafting and claim the golden Grrgle Twitch reward.
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Zul’Aman is open: a bear chase and a fresh start
Zul’Aman is now open. Plan your ten-player group’s bear chase and catch up on the changes that make returning to Outland easier.
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Azeroth at the table: WoW’s D&D adaptation gives your main a new life
WoW classes, professions and factions come to D&D. Explore how a familiar character can become the hero of your own group’s adventure.
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Blackmaw Hold: what waits beyond Azshara’s sealed gate?
Blackmaw Hold invites comparisons with BRD. Explore what the developers have said about its scale, inhabitants and the first expedition.
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Forever beta opens Dalaran · class fixes and 16 Legacy Points
City of Dalaran is open in the Forever beta. Catch up on Rage fixes, Penance and Reckoning changes, and the expanded Legacy testing options.
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Forever’s secrets: when a strange book starts an adventure
Hidden item information and a Dalaran book puzzle change the experience of discovery. Includes spoiler-free discussion and an optional solution section.
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Labyrinth of Kindo’jan: a guide to your first long Delve expedition
Find the entrance, understand three-chamber milestones and keys, and separate confirmed rewards from open questions before your first Labyrinth run.
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WoW Forever lore: an Azeroth with an unwritten future
A journey through an Azeroth recovering from war: the Forsaken’s new lives, Hyjal’s wounds, Dalaran’s mysteries and the divided future of the Skyborne.
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WoW Forever’s direction: bigger adventures, weightier choices
Classes, respecs, travel and an expanding dungeon plan reveal the kind of evening WoW Forever wants players to experience.
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Forever raises dungeon kill XP · a group-level bug is being fixed too
Blizzard announced higher dungeon kill XP and a fix for mixed-level groups. This is not a reversal of every earlier dungeon XP change.
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Forever's PAX Aus dungeon preview · when and where to watch
Holly Longdale and Clay Stone bring Forever to PAX Aus. Find the stream times, viewing links and the questions we hope the dungeon preview will answer.
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Four Forever classes in focus · Mage, Shaman, Rogue and Warlock
Blizzard's class previews highlight Frostfire Bolt, totem controls, Rogue poisons and Warlock demons. Here is what we would watch during beta.
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Meet Darkspear Islands · how Forever's new 15v15 battleground works
Four capture points and a flag in the centre. Darkspear Islands brings two PvP objectives together on one island battleground.
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Skyborne visuals are changing · classic-style models target early 2027
Blizzard previews revised Skyborne Druid forms and work-in-progress SD characters. See the official comparisons and what the announced timing means.
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Forever beta fixes target quest chests, transport disconnects and guild errors
Blizzard announced fixes for missing quest items, occasional disconnects on elevators and transports, and an error when joining or leaving a guild.
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Forever PvP explained · the road to Grand Marshal and High Warlord
Blizzard explains Forever's PvP progression: Honor buys equipment, Rank Points unlock ranks, and seasonal objectives connect to Legacy.
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Ula’tek gets substantial nerfs · Midnight classes change alongside the raid
Ula’tek's damage and adds are being reduced. This week's class tuning also buffs Enhancement, improves Brewmaster durability and adjusts Unholy's Blightfall.
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Forever beta reaches level 30 · a new dungeon and major class changes
Excavation Site opens in the Wetlands, Feral gets a new Energy tool and Warrior talents move again. Dungeon quest bonus experience also changes.
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Midnight 12.1.5 arrives in Europe on October 14 · how to prepare
Kith’ix, the Labyrinth and new equipment upgrades are approaching. Two quests are worth finishing early, while the power refresh unfolds in stages.
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What changes in Forever? Hunter, Druid, Priest and Warrior compared
Blizzard explains four class redesigns. Pets, forms, healing and Rage are changing, but which direction fits the way you want to play?
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Forever’s beta gets a major update · time to rethink your build
Paladin loses a talent, Shaman gets a new progression path and Druid’s Wrath hits harder. Our guide explains the beta update and links the updated calculators.
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Midnight adjusts PvP slows again · Hunter, Mage and Paladin changes
Wing Clip, Chrono Shift and Consecrated Ground receive PvP adjustments. The latest hotfix list also fixes a quest-item problem in the Shadow Enclave delve.
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More Forever Collector’s Editions announced · delivery expected in February
Blizzard is releasing more English-language Forever Collector’s Editions, including in Europe. The new batch is expected to arrive in February 2027.
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Forever’s Legacy explained · progress without an army of alts
Do you need multiple characters in Forever? Blizzard explains Legacy points, individual perk choices and the boundaries around Hardcore.
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Midnight hotfixes · fixes for Unholy, Windwalker and Valeera
Blightfall damage, PvP tuning leaking into PvE and Valeera becoming stuck after a faction change: the latest hotfixes explained.
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More atmosphere for Azeroth · weather effects are coming to the Forever beta
Blizzard promises increased weather effects in the Forever beta. A small announcement touches a bigger wish: Azeroth should feel like a place worth visiting.
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Familiar races, new abilities · choosing a character in Forever
Orc Shatter Curse, Gnome Eureka! and other racial abilities add new choices. Blizzard’s preview helps frame a character decision without a speculative ranking.
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Forever beta gets Mac and controller fixes · weekly update due September 24
Forever beta build 69977 brings Mac display and stability fixes plus controller improvements. Blizzard's next full weekly update is due September 24.
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Forever raids are not being designed around a hundred attempts
Forever developers discuss preparation, raid difficulty and content beyond the endgame. Housing remains an aspiration, not an announced feature.
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Forever’s small beta differences · banks, spell ranks and moving combat
More bank space, an old spell rank left on a bar and a different Auto Shot rhythm. We separate beta observations from useful Classic reminders.
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Glory of the Wartorn Hero loses three requirements on the PTR
Midnight’s 12.1.5 PTR removes three requirements from the BfA dungeon meta-achievement. This is a test change, not confirmation of a live rollout.
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Make time for the campfire · Camping and the Sleeping Bag in Forever
Updated Camping guide: profession skill 20, campfire buffs, the Strength clarification and Camp Tent rested XP, with separate Sleeping Bag beta findings.
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Skyborne in practice · what changes when you choose Horde or Alliance?
Skyborne are not the same choice on both sides. Blizzard's preview explains their racial and class differences. Here is how we would approach character creation.
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Another Ula’tek nerf · two M+ dungeons also get enemy-forces fixes
Ula’tek’s Stone Venom gets a 40% damage reduction with weekly restarts. New hotfixes also address Lindormi’s Guidance in two dungeons and Evoker’s Unravel.
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Forever's claimed XP reduction was wrong · Wowhead retracts its report
Wowhead has retracted its claim about reduced XP requirements in Forever. Level thresholds and the time needed to level are different questions.
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Forever’s most important choice comes before your first quest
Starting Forever with friends? Blizzard has clarified ruleset, faction and language restrictions. Here is what your group should agree on before creating characters.
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Forgotten dungeon loot can find its way back to you in Forever
A beta report describes forgotten dungeon loot arriving by mail. It is a useful safety net, but the exact item rules and limits still matter.
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Your Forever name starts here · two-part names and reservation dates
Planning your Forever character? Here are the name-reservation dates, the two-part naming basics and a practical checklist before you choose.
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Blizzard: character names can cost you Forever beta access
First and last names do not create an exception to naming rules. Updated: customer support will not handle appeals for the new development-team-reviewed cases.
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Forever's Fang set has a serpent surprise for Druids
A Wailing Caverns set offers an unexpected reason to revisit the dungeon. Here is the reported discovery and what remains uncertain.
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Brewfest 2026 begins · new outfits and decorations for the autumn festival
Brewfest runs until October 6. Here are Midnight’s new rewards and a practical way to choose what you actually want from the festival.
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ClassicUI Forever brings back the old WoW interface
Gryphons beside the action bar and familiar frames around the screen. A community addon lets Forever players choose which parts of the old look to restore.
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Disappearing opponents? Forever players question layer changes
Players describe encounters and conversations being cut short. Beta feedback raises a simple question: does the shared world stay together?
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First Aid has a new job in the Forever beta
Icy Veins reports that healing potions are moving to First Aid. What could that mean for preparing an adventure, and what remains untested?
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Forever on consoles? Blizzard's focus is still PC
Pick up a controller and return to Azeroth. A new interview separates another way to play on PC from hopes for a console release.
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Forever’s beta rush surprised Blizzard · what happened to the servers?
Developers explained Forever’s difficult beta opening. Unusual demand is not a published player count, and the connection problems had more than one cause.
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Forever's professions could become part of the raid gearing loop
Could an unwanted raid drop begin a new life on a crafter's bench? A beta discovery raises an interesting question about professions in the endgame.
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What does Forever leave for Retail? Ion wants a livelier world in both
Ion Hazzikostas’s interview raises WoW’s difficult balancing act: keeping play convenient while leaving room for adventure and new friendships.
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Why Forever is not starting with Shaman tanks
Background: a report on Josh Greenfield’s interview explains Forever’s relationship with Season of Discovery. An open future is not a promise.
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Ascension’s Blizzard case has a settlement entry · what does it tell us?
A settlement entry and two reporting forms appear in Ascension’s court record. Here is what they establish and what remains unverified.
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Midnight class tuning targets dungeon and raid weak spots
The September 22 tuning announcement targets weaker performers. Our highlights explain healer changes, tank trade-offs and why PvP restrictions matter.
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New Blizzard lawsuit: harassment claims, unequal pay and HR’s role
We read the new Blizzard complaint: the former employee’s allegations, the company’s response and how this case differs from earlier settlements.
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Pirate’s Day 2026 · a visit to Booty Bay
Pirate’s Day returns on September 19. A short guide to visiting Booty Bay, joining the celebration and checking the right game version.
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Season 3 revisits familiar dungeons · a shorter Uldaman and a new Stonecore
Blizzard previews changes to returning dungeons. A shorter Uldaman and a rebuilt Stonecore show why old routes may need another look.
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Azeroth’s second chance · the big World of Warcraft: Forever feature
What happens when WoW’s old world gets a new future? An in-depth look at Forever’s beta, zones, dungeons, character progression and unanswered questions.
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Forever beta on Mac · players report freezes reaching beyond the game
Character creation works, but entering the world ends the session. Some Mac players report problems affecting more than the game itself.
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Forever Q&A · No room for GDKP and a tougher stance on gold buying
Who gets a raid spot when purchasing power decides participation? A reported Forever policy puts the game's social foundations in focus.
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Forever’s gear sets hint at more than bigger numbers
What if an old dungeon set were more than a stepping stone? Reported Forever beta bonuses offer a reason to watch equipment before the raiding begins.
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Midnight hotfixes · PvP rating progression gets a boost and Ruby Life Pools gets a forces fix
Blizzard responds to PvP feedback and fixes missing Mythic+ progress. The September 17 changes also cover the Coiled Altar and Font of Venomous Rage.
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A fresh start in Azeroth · prepare for the WoW Forever beta
Beta access, friend codes and your first test session. Prepare for WoW Forever with a practical guide to confirmed details and open questions.
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Blizzard restores missing Sparks of Tides and begins removing excess grants
Blizzard has completed another restoration for missing Sparks of Tides. Some players received too many, and a background process is removing excess grants.
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Blizzard speeds up Curse Surges and fixes Midnight quest progress
Curse Surges now rotate every 30 minutes. Blizzard’s September 15 hotfix list also addresses delve quest progress and issues affecting three specializations.
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Midnight PTR reshapes class talents and adds a low-health audio warning
Restoration Druid, Devourer and Protection Warrior get notable revisions in the latest 12.1.5 test build, alongside a configurable low-health audio alert.
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Void-touched Azshara outfits and Zothwing mounts arrive in the WoW shop
The Abyssal Crown Collection pairs two Azshara-inspired transmog sets with two Zothwing mounts. See Blizzard’s official image and which version of WoW they belong to.
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Blizzard changes Midnight trinkets · healer buffs and a Puzzle Box nerf
Blizzard is giving players a week’s notice of trinket changes. Gear comparisons will need to account for the updated values before drawing conclusions.
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Blizzard confirms this week’s Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ reward delivery
Players waiting for the top 0.1% and top 1% rewards now have a schedule. Blizzard will distribute them during this week’s regional maintenance.
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Blizzard eases Venomous Abyss · four bosses receive nerfs
Venomous Abyss receives difficulty-specific adjustments. Here are selected bluepost highlights and what we would review before the next raid attempt.
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Forever has no plans for WoW Tokens or level boosts · the journey comes first
Reporting on Clay Stone’s interview puts leveling at the heart of Forever. That is a meaningful direction, but a current plan is not a permanent promise.
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Forever puts players in charge of forming groups · what does that mean for friends?
Forever’s approach to group finding puts player choice first. A developer interview raises a practical question: how do friends actually get their evening started?
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Forever reworks Hardcore · what survives a character’s death?
Hardcore’s next journey may offer more than another climb to 60. We separate reported Legacy and character-transfer plans from the questions still open.
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Rusty swords, new mysteries · how Forever is rethinking quests
Josh Greenfield discusses Forever’s quest design and the ordinary adventurer’s journey. What could that mean for familiar zones and unfinished mysteries?
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Why more elves? Forever’s Skyborne raises two different questions
Character preferences and purchase conditions are different questions. We separate the developers’ reasoning, the interviewer’s criticism and our assessment.
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WoW developer Q&A this Thursday: where to watch and submit questions
Still have a question after BlizzCon? The WoW developer Q&A starts Thursday at 17:00 UTC. Find the official streams and our editorial question suggestions.
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Forever moves beyond realms · Legacy, professions and loot rules explained
The Deep Dive clarified Forever’s grouping, Legacy points, professions and transmog. Removing the realm list does not mean every player can share a group.
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Forever opens Azeroth’s side roads · Riverglades, Skyborne and Forsaken paladins
Blizzard has shared new details about Forever’s world. We look at travelling to Riverglades, the Skyborne’s background and why a Forsaken paladin needs more than a different character model.
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Liquid and Gators Back win WoW's BlizzCon finals
WoW's BlizzCon champions have been decided. Catch up on the MDI and AWC finals, with viewing tips for your own dungeon and arena group.
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Midnight’s Talebound takes WoW players into a dark storybook
Four unsettling tales, three mode-specific classes and a village where the next attempt begins. Talebound promises a different kind of Midnight adventure.
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Why Forever instead of WoW 2? A developer explains WoW’s direction
WoW 2 or a renewed familiar Azeroth? A developer comment defends the existing foundation. We consider what that means for players planning a return.
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Forever’s familiar Azeroth is changing · Camping, Legacy and player choice
No flying or level scaling, but new ways to play. Forever pairs Classic principles with camping, character progression and optional updates.
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Forever’s raids head to Hyjal and Barrow Deeps · nine new dungeons join the journey
Forever’s group content has names. Hyjal Summit and Barrow Deeps cater to different group sizes, while nine dungeons open up familiar Azeroth mysteries.
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Midnight: Eclipse brings the final showdown with Xal’atath
The Worldcore raid, Midnight’s Edge and a fresh Mythic+ season: Eclipse sets up Midnight’s finale. Plus what the first glimpse of The Last Titan actually tells us.
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Rumors versus reality · which BlizzCon Warcraft leaks held up?
Forever landed; Eternal’s name and date did not. We revisit the claims, separate matches from contradictions and find Camelot on Blizzard’s official site.
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Warcraft III has a new campaign · Forsaken Kingdom is playable now
From Lordaeron’s ruins to the birth of Undercity: Warcraft III’s new campaign follows the Forsaken. Here are the story hook and practical changes in patch 3.0.
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World of Warcraft: Forever · Azeroth finally gets a fresh start
The wait for Classic+ has a name. Forever brings new places, stories and class changes to original Azeroth. Here is the announcement, the schedule and what remains unanswered.
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Your WoW neighborhood comes alive · an Endeavor rewards guide
Candles, bakar accessories and tortollan souvenirs. Get started with your neighborhood’s shared goals and choose rewards that belong in your home.
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Midnight combat fixes arrive · TBC Season 2 gear gets cheaper
The latest fixes address Nalorakk and the Lost Explorers, while TBC players can buy Season 2 off-pieces at reduced Honor prices.
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World of Warcraft: Eternal · the Classic+ rumor, its origins and its credibility
The Eternal rumor promises a fresh start in a familiar Azeroth. We trace its origins and examine what Blizzard's own Classic statements actually support.
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WoW offers 500 Trader’s Tender · log in on five different days
Winds of Mysterious Fortune brings Trading Post currency and alt-leveling bonuses. Check the separate European and American event dates.
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How well do you know Azeroth? Play WoW Trivia solo or challenge your friends
Remember Azeroth's stories, or just the way to the bank? Our WoW Trivia brings solo challenges, dungeon adventures and multiplayer boss fights to your browser.
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Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers secure contracts · AI use must be negotiated
What this workplace announcement means, and why it should not be mistaken for a promise about World of Warcraft’s future.
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WoW hotfixes for September 9 · Ula’tek and Den of Nalorakk fixes
The practical highlights from the latest fixes, with a clear distinction between corrected mechanics and difficulty tuning.
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Black Temple access may change September 9 · check your attunement
An EU maintenance fix on September 9 restores Black Temple's full attunement requirement. Alt players should log into a character that completed the chain.
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BlizzCon 2026’s hottest rumors: Warcraft Forever, Classic+ and StarCraft’s return
Warcraft Forever, Camelot, WoW 2 and a mysterious StarCraft signal: we examine the clues ahead of BlizzCon and separate file discoveries from anonymous leaks.
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Ula’tek reaches Raid Finder · the final EU wing opens September 9
The Venomous Abyss's final LFR wing opens with EU maintenance on September 9, featuring The Coiled Altar and Ula’tek. Entry requires level 90 and item level 273.
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A strange signal has appeared on the StarCraft site before BlizzCon, but a new game remains unconfirmed
A glitch effect on the official StarCraft site and a new Nexon report are fueling BlizzCon expectations, but no source has confirmed StarCraft 3.
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Midnight hotfix fixes Ula’tek, the Shaman tier bonus, and Preternatural Antivenom
The September 4 Midnight hotfix fixes Ula’tek's debuff targeting, the Enhancement Shaman 4-set, and an underperforming Preternatural Antivenom.
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Classic+ before BlizzCon: what Blizzard is actually hinting at and what the game could become
Classic+ has not been announced, but Blizzard is building a major project in the original Azeroth design space. We separate confirmed facts, Camelot findings and the most plausible design.
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Midnight 12.1.5 brings the Kith’ix raid, a new Labyrinth, and a five-million-gold utility mount
Midnight 12.1.5 continues the story with Kith’ix, opens the sprawling Labyrinth and Aqir Invasions, and introduces a customizable utility mount costing five million gold.
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Midnight adds four new activities – four reasons to return to the open world
Silvermoon Court, Abundance, Legends of the Haranir and Stormarion Assault offer four distinctly different ways to play in Midnight's open world.
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World of Warcraft was announced exactly 25 years ago: how Azeroth was first presented to the world
Blizzard unveiled World of Warcraft at ECTS in London on September 2, 2001. Its first vision already featured a shared Azeroth, thousands of players and a world designed to keep evolving.
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WoW community raises more than $1.3 million through the Roofus Pack
WoW players raised more than $1.3 million for Habitat for Humanity through the Roofus Pack and helped support access to safe, affordable homes.
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WoW esports returns to the BlizzCon stage: $600,000 at stake in the AWC and MDI finals
AWC and MDI return to BlizzCon for the first time since 2019. See the teams, formats, start times and official broadcast options.
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Blizzard lowers the barrier to M+ but guards the top: the top 1% is under review
Midnight Season 2's +10 and +11 keys were completed in time more often during opening week. Blizzard is also reviewing Season 1's top 1% rankings before awarding the rewards.
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BlizzCon 2026 WoW schedule revealed – how to earn every viewing reward
BlizzCon 2026 is free to watch, with four WoW rewards unlocked between 2 and 12 hours. See the times, platforms and account-linking requirements.
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Mythic Coiled Altar eased as Blizzard fixes Ula’tek damage bugs
Coiled Altar's healing absorb is 20% lower on Mythic. Ula’tek, six classes, Omnium Folio, and the interface received bug fixes.
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Blizzard quietly brings the official Armory to WoW Classic after seven years
Characters and guilds from Classic, Burning Crusade Classic and Mists of Pandaria Classic are now searchable through Blizzard's Armory.
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Liquid wins the Coiled Altar World First after 310 pulls – Echo follows to Ula’tek
Liquid and Echo are now 7/8 Mythic. Liquid broke Coiled Altar after 310 pulls before Echo followed, moving the race to Ula’tek.
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Blizzard: major class tuning buffs Frost DK, Hunters and tanks
The first September tuning pass delivers substantial PvE buffs and aims to speed up PvP matches.
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Race to World First: Echo leads Coiled Altar after a 9.12% pull
Echo, Liquid and Method remain 6/8 Mythic, but the seventh encounter is closing in on its first kill.
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Blizzard launches a mobile base: new WoW mount includes repairs and a mailbox
Hearthkeeper’s Wandering Caravan brings repairs, mailbox access, and an onboard hut your character can enter to modern World of Warcraft.
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Blizzard restricts raid Bonus Rolls: repeat kills will no longer offer extra loot rolls
Bonus Rolls will soon be available only when the character is still eligible for normal loot from the encounter.
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Echo wins Twin Fangs World First, but Liquid now leads the 6/8 race
Echo claimed the Twin Fangs World First, followed by Method and Liquid. All three are 6/8 Mythic and progression has moved to The Coiled Altar.
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New Midnight hotfix fixes raid blockers and eases Vashnik in Raid Finder
The August 27 hotfix addresses Venomous Abyss progression bugs, a Temple of Sethraliss despawn, and Vicious Saddle progress.
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Venomous Abyss Story Mode and Raid Finder Wing 2 are now open
Story Mode opens the raid's narrative finale, while The Essence of Venom LFR wing adds Entombed Sentinels and Vashnik the Malignant to Raid Finder.
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Method returns to World First victories after a seven-year wait
Method defeated Mythic Vashnik and Sszorak first in the world. Vashnik was the guild's first boss World First in seven years.
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Three guilds reach 5/8 as the World First race moves to Twin Fangs
Liquid and Echo followed Method past Sszorak. The three leading guilds are now 5/8 Mythic, with the next contest unfolding on Twin Fangs.
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Northrend Cup returns as Midnight hotfixes address Mythic+ and Spark issues
Northrend Cup offers 36 race variants and rewards through September 8, while Midnight hotfixes repair dungeons, a raid door, and Spark of Tides issues.
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September's Trading Post celebrates BlizzCon as old monthly rewards return
September brings two Leafmimic mounts, the Gummi pet, and a BlizzCon Outlet where past monthly rewards return for Trader’s Tender.
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SSC and Tempest Keep attunements are going away — Vashj and Kael'thas can be skipped to directly
TBC Anniversary Phase 3 removes SSC and Tempest Keep attunements, enables direct Vashj and Kael'thas skips, and increases tier-token drops.
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Midnight Season 2’s major hotfix pass changes Ula’tek, trinkets and Tidal Spark Dust
Blizzard fixed Ula’tek and Venomous Abyss mechanics, retuned 23 trinkets, raised the Tidal Spark Dust base cap and announced an upcoming Aqirbane Reliquary redesign.
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Is Blizzard banning gold boosting? How the rules for boosts, RMT, and GDKP actually differ
August's RMT ban wave sparked claims that all gold boosting was being banned. Blizzard's own policies tell a more complicated story: an individual gold carry may be allowed, while boosting communities, improper advertising, and real-money trading are not.
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D&D: World of Warcraft brings Azeroth to the tabletop in November
The official D&D: World of Warcraft expansion includes 13 WoW classes, 16 species, seven dungeons, and an Icecrown Citadel adventure.
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Midnight Season 2 dungeons receive a major tuning pass as Mythic lockouts reset daily
Blizzard shortened Murder Row, reworked Temple of Sethraliss and clarified dangerous mechanics. Season 2's regular Mythic lockouts now reset daily.
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Midnight Season 2 begins August 19 – everything opening in the first week
Midnight Season 2 opens the Venomous Abyss, Mythic+, PvP, Bountiful Delves, Nightmare Prey, and a new Lair in the same week.
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The most interesting Midnight Season 2 rewards – mounts, titles, pets, and housing decor
Season 2 offers new mounts, titles, pets, and housing decor through Mythic+, PvP, Venomous Abyss, and Prey.
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Venomous Abyss opens August 19 with eight bosses and four Raid Finder wings
Midnight Season 2's eight-boss Venomous Abyss raid opens on Normal, Heroic, Mythic, and Raid Finder Wing 1 on August 19.
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Midnight Season 2's first class tuning moves power from tier sets into baseline kits
Midnight Season 2's first tuning pass changes tier sets, strengthens several specs, and accelerates PvP. Blizzard also published its early-season tuning schedule.
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Black Temple and Mount Hyjal open August 28 — what Phase 3 changes in Anniversary
Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Phase 3 opens Black Temple, Mount Hyjal, Netherwing, epic gems, and Arena Season 3. Here is the schedule and practical preparation.
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Classic's UI changed: Blizzard explains the new nameplates and raid frames
Blizzard explained Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary's nameplate and raid-frame changes, temporary chat commands, and the UI plan for Classic patch 1.15.9.
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Project Ascension case sees first opposition to Blizzard's early discovery request
Blizzard's Project Ascension lawsuit has moved into a new procedural phase: Blizzard seeks limited early discovery, and Online Management Partners is opposing the request.
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Blizzard explains how Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ dungeons are chosen and rebuilt
A Blizzard developer post explains how the Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ pool is selected, why DPS execution should matter more, and how returning dungeons are being rebuilt.
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Blizzard sues the alleged operators behind Project Ascension: what does the 51-page complaint actually allege?
Blizzard's new copyright lawsuit attacks Project Ascension with an exceptionally broad package: copyright, DMCA, EULA, trademarks and RICO. Here we break down what is alleged in the complaint and what may happen next.
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Blizzard's Turtle WoW case ended with a permanent injunction
Blizzard's copyright lawsuit against Turtle WoW moved from a broad private-server complaint to a stipulated permanent injunction and voluntary dismissals.
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Mists of Pandaria Classic: Landfall begins September 23
Landfall brings the faction war in Krasarang Wilds, the next chapter of Wrathion’s legendary quest, and the Brawler’s Guild to Mists of Pandaria Classic.
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Scapegaming remains Blizzard's biggest private-server warning
The 2010 Scapegaming default judgment shows how severe a private-server case can become when copyright, profits and statutory damages stack together.
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