The last major content patch 7.3 “Shadows of Argus” for World of Warcraft: Legion is now available in Europe. With it come many significant and minor changes – foremost the class changes that you can find in the patch notes. However, the exploration of Argus and some other content is hidden behind a timegating.
Even though we can now explore Argus by (space) ship, some zones are still contested and inaccessible. The story of the homeworld of the Eredar is just beginning today. In the coming three weeks, however, more of the story will be playable, culminating (provisionally) in the Antorus raid in a few weeks.
However, those who want to get started right away will have to be patient. The Seat of the Triumvirate and the Netherlight Crucible will only be available in the third week, along with the conclusion of the introductory campaign.
Timegating: New content weekly
In detail, the weeks will hold the following:
Week 1:
- Available new zones: Krokuun and the Antorian Wastes.
- Access to “The Assault Begins”, the first chapter of the story campaign.
- World quests for Krokuun, the Antorian Wastes and the Petrified Forest can be unlocked.
- Access to new Envoy Quests: The Army of the Light and The Argus Assault.
- New Champion gear, units and Class Hall missions can be unlocked.
Week 2:
- Access to the zone Mac’Aree.
- Access to “Dark Awakenings”, the second chapter of the story campaign.
- World quests for the Nath’rak Fortress and Mac’Aree can be unlocked.
- Access to Invasion Points and major Invasion Points (new world bosses).
Week 3:
- The third chapter of the story campaign, “War of Light and Shadow” is available.
- World quests on the Terrace of Kil’jaeden and in the western Mac’Aree can be unlocked.
- The remaining non-raid content of 7.3 will be made accessible, such as The Seat of the Triumvirate and the Netherlight Crucible.
The raid in Patch 7.3: Antorus comes later
Antorus, the Burning Throne will be accessible in a later patch in a few months. Along with it, the following features will be released:
- The achievement Paragon of Argus and the title “The Lightbringer”.
- The achievement Glory of the Argus Raider and the associated mount Antorian Shadowhound.
- The legendary ring Insignia of the Great Army
- The Scythe of the Harbinger as a unique transmog from Argus, the Harbinger
- The mounts Bound Ur’zul, Antorian Ashenhound and the Kirin Tor Summoning Crystal.
How quickly players have completed the content of the respective weeks remains to be seen. However, it seems to be better paced than the Broken Shore, where what was made available was stretched out significantly.
What do you think? Does the timegating feel more successful this time? Is the content per week too little – or perhaps even too much? Let us know your opinion!
