World of Warcraftjust revealed an official preview of what’s to come in Patch 10.1,Embers of Neltharion. As the first major content patch ofDragonflight, thisWorld of Warcraftpatch promises to dig even deeper into draconic lore than ever before.
Patch 10.1 is a substantial content patchcoming toWorld of Warcraftvery soon. This major update will be coming toDragonflightin two major installments: one on May 2, and another on May 9.
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The May 2 update introduces the bulk ofEmbers of NelthariontoDragonflight. Players will be able to explore the new Zaralek Cavern zone, participate in new overworld activities, and experience a whole new campaign to the story ofDragonflight. Cross-faction guilds are being added to the game, and a new system for upgrading items is coming through the newNiffen Renown faction inWorld of Warcraft. The popular Dragonridingsystem is also being expanded with more glyphs and abilities, as well as a new type of base mount, the Winding Slitherdrake.
On May 9,World of Warcraftis throwing open the gates of Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, the second raid inDragonflight. Players will plumb the depths of Neltharion’s ancient research facility, battling Djaradin warlords and twisted experiments to collect brand-new tier sets. Season 2 of Mythic+ kicks off with all new rewards and dungeons to challenge. Above ground, Fyrakk will take to the sky in a new world event where players will fend off the mad Primal Incarnate to earn special rewards, cosmetics, and more.
Beyond that,World of Warcraftplayers can expect new customization options, quality-of-life improvements, and balance updates. Most classes can expect some fine-tuning, but others, like Shadow Priest, are being reworked.World of Warcraftis even adding new side story quests, including one hinting at thereturn of an unexpected character fromLegionand another exploring the Blue Dragonflight.
With Patch 10.1 right around the corner,WoWplayers are already looking forward to what comes after that. Rumors swirl aboutwhereWorld of Warcraftwill go in 10.2and beyond, with players wondering who the final boss ofDragonflightmight be. Speculation aside,WoW’saggressive release schedule means players won’t have to wait too long to find out. 10.1 is the third of six planned patches for 2023, the last of which will be 10.2 this winter. Players can expect to start seeing even more hints as to where the story ofDragonflightis headed duringEmbers of Neltharionand in the updates that follow.
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