On the PTR, the pre-event for WoW: Battle for Azeroth is active. Fans are speculating about a date for the pre-patch.
In less than two months, it will finally be here, as the latest expansion of World of Warcraft is released. But even before Battle for Azeroth launches, the pre-patch will be released first. Update 8.0 already brings major changes to the game systems, along with the pre-event. It is currently active on the PTR and suggests a date: July 18.
What is the pre-event for Battle for Azeroth? The pre-event is called “War of the Thorns” and deals with the battle for Teldrassil. The Horde advances from the Barrens, moves through Ashenvale and Darkshore, ultimately resulting in the destruction of Teldrassil. The event is portrayed from both sides, so Alliance players experience the story differently than Horde players – as attackers and defenders.
WoW: Pre-event “War of Thorns” might start on July 18
How is this date determined? The “War of the Thorns” event runs on the PTR for exactly four weeks. If you calculate this duration up to the release of Battle for Azeroth on August 14, it results in July 17 – or July 18 here in Europe. After all, the weekly maintenance and thus the patches occur a few hours later for us than in America.
It is still uncertain whether the battle for Undercity, which follows in response, will also be playable in the pre-event. It is possible that the battle will be unlocked shortly before the launch of Battle for Azeroth (or simultaneously).
If this date is accurate, then you have just over three weeks left to complete everything you want to achieve in Legion. You can find a few good incentives here:
