As of today, the long-awaited patch 6.2.2 for World of Warcraft is available. It brings not only flying but also changes to the holiday events and the mercenary mode.
Flying – an eternal theme finds peace
After a long discussion about flying in Draenor, the setting of the current WoW expansion Warlords of Draenor, the day has finally come when players can take to the skies again. In the past months, players have had ample time to complete the necessary achievement that enables flying starting today. Since the eligibility is account-wide, this means significantly shorter leveling times for alt characters and trivialization of many puzzles and treasures present in Draenor.
The Mercenary Mode – for morally flexible players
If the wait times in PvP are unbearably long for one side, certain NPCs will appear starting today, offering a morally questionable proposition to loyal representatives of the Horde and Alliance. They can enlist as mercenaries and temporarily fight for the other faction, which is supposed to drastically reduce wait times. Of course, this will only be offered for the faction with the player surplus. Some players fear for their sense of belonging to their faction, while others welcome the opportunity: no one is forced to betray their faction, and anything that reduces wait times is generally an improvement.
A lot of little things
In addition to these two main features, there are also some improvements to existing systems. The Hallow’s End and the Feast of Winter Veil have been extended with rewards, there are a handful of new rare spawns for pet collectors in Draenor, and the Timewalking event has been enhanced with rewards. Additionally, the legendary quest line can now be completed faster, making it easier for latecomers to tackle. Whether the patch will keep players engaged until the release of Legion, sometime in 2016, remains highly questionable.
