Before the next addon Legion, there will be a new patch in World of Warcraft. This brings new old instances, new mounts, and a familiar point system …
Stretching the Content a Bit
Players of World of Warcraft currently fear a major content drought until the expansion “Legion” launches sometime next year. However, Blizzard shows at least a little compassion and presents the next patch 6.2.3. While there are hardly any truly new content, several instances will be added to the Timewalking event, and some mounts will find their way into the game. PvPers can look forward to the start of the 3rd arena season, and Mythic raids can soon be tackled across realms. Let’s take a look at the changes in detail.
Cataclysm Dungeons Polished Up
The Timewalking event is very popular among many players, as old instances finally become useful again and newer players get the opportunity to experience at least a hint of the old charm. For this reason, Blizzard is expanding the system with 6 instances from Cataclysm, which will be available during a weekend event:
- Grim Batol
- Stonecore
- Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Vortex Pinnacle
- Throne of the Tides
- End Time
Additionally, there will be a new “old” instance from Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King, which will also be available on their respective weekends:
- Terrace of the Magisters (Burning Crusade)
- The Culling of Stratholme (Wrath of the Lich King)
But that’s not all! A new mount will be able to drop in all Timewalking dungeons, albeit with a very low probability. The Timeless Dragon is a dragon of the Eternal Dragonflight, its appearance is based on Murozond (the corrupted Nozdormu).
Return of Valor Points
The Valor Points were banished only with the introduction of Warlords of Draenor and are now finding their way back into the game. This means that in heroic and Mythic instances – in addition to their previous loot – points can be earned again. Along with this comes the item upgrade system: All items from the current expansion can be improved by up to two levels by using Valor Points. This should at least for a while create new motivation to raid the dungeons and dive back into 5-player content.
Mythic Raids Now Cross-Realm
Anyone who previously couldn’t play with their friends in Mythic raids due to their home realm can no longer use that excuse. With Patch 6.2.3, even the most challenging raid content can now be tackled cross-realm, which should break down the last barriers that existed there. Now even role players can take down Archimonde on Mythic with their raid-loving Real-ID friends!
Speaking of Archimonde: anyone who defeats the lovable Eredar Lord on heroic will receive a new quest item that leads players to Moonlight Glade. At the end of the quest line, there is no less than the Guardian of the Glade, which we have already introduced in the past.
Blizzard will talk more about the changes regarding the arena season switch in the near future.
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