The Maw will be an important location in Patch 9.1 of World of Warcraft. But let’s be honest – how many of you can still see the Maw?
The hunger for new content in World of Warcraft Shadowlands is huge. But Blizzard still hasn’t revealed a release date for Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. Instead, there are only small bits of information in preparation for the update. The developers have now detailed what will happen in the Maw.
The Maw is set to offer many new features in Patch 9.1
Patch 9.1 does bring the new area Korthia, but that’s basically just an extension of the Maw. Some of the new content will take place in the “old” Maw. Overall, the following will take place in the Maw with Patch 9.1:
- Korthia: Korthia is the new, small area in the Maw. A significant part of the story occurs here, and there are a handful of daily quests, such as for the new faction “Death’s Advance.”
- Pact Assaults: Every 3-4 days, two covenants attack the Maw and try to secure important positions. This strongly resembles the N’Zoth assaults in Patch 8.3.
- Mount Riding in the Maw: All players can unlock the riding ability in the Maw for all mounts. Previously, this was only possible through transformations (for example, as a druid) or special mounts.
- Deactivation of the Eye of the Jailor: The Eye of the Jailor can be permanently deactivated. There will then be no limit on how long one can stay in the Maw and how many tasks can be completed.
- Tormentors of Torghast: Kel’Thuzad repeatedly sends out powerful minions to annoy players. The tormentors leave behind a chest with rewards and pieces of a mount.
Of course, most of this content is sprinkled with additional rewards. Reputation, gold, crafting materials, equipment, and the chance for mounts, toys, and pets.
But we ask the question: Who still wants to go into the Maw?
The Maw – after 6 months, you get tired of it
The problem is that the Maw was extremely unpopular at launch. Most players struggled through the area for weeks and months to earn reputation with Ve’nari. Mechanics like the Eye of the Jailor limited daily progress and were generally seen as annoying.
Many players are simply glad that they currently don’t have to go into the Maw at all. This is not only due to the content design there, but also because of the visuals. The Maw is quite dreary and exudes a depressing atmosphere. Sure, it fits the Jailor, but after weeks and months, it becomes overwhelming. Now returning to the Maw every few days seems anything but attractive to many players – regardless of what rewards are waiting.
This wouldn’t have been so tragic if Patch 9.1 had come out in February or March. But now many months have passed, and the Maw has collectively burned into players’ memories as an unpleasant place that offers little fun.
How do you feel? Can you imagine spending some time in the Maw every 3-4 days in Patch 9.1 to experience the pact assaults?
