World of Warcraft news » Tides of Vengeance Arrives Starting December 12
The release of Tides of Vengeance opens the way for a new Warfront — Battle for Darkshore, new dwarf and blood elf Heritage armor, Faction Assaults and more. Learn about what’s in store in our Survival Guide and feature previews.
New Warfront: Battle for Darkshore
In the ashen shadow of Teldrassil, the night elves strike back against the Forsaken to reclaim their ancestral homeland in an all-new co-op Warfront. In between battles, discover what awaits in a new version of the Darkshore zone reshaped by the fires of war. This new Warfront will be available to Alliance players as of December 12 and we’ve shortened the cycle for the first two weeks of the Warfront so that players from both factions will have access to it and all its rewards prior to the holidays. Learn More...
Faction Assaults
Grab your friends and take part in the new Faction Assaults in Zandalar and Kul Tiras. Defend against invaders or push deep into enemy territory for fun and great rewards. Learn More...
Pet Battle Dungeon: Gnomeregan
Marshal your menagerie and head into the halls of Gnomeregan to face the challenges within in this new Pet Battle Dungeon. Learn More...
New Blood Elf and Dwarf Heritage Armor
Celebrate your legacy with two new Heritage Armor sets. Learn More...
Explore Two New Islands in Island Expeditions
Set sail for two new islands—Havenswood and Jorundall— and see what new adventures await in Island Expeditions. Learn More...
New War Campaign Chapters Open
Continue your adventures through Kul Tiras and Zandalar with new War Campaign chapters. Delve into new questlines and new missions as you push forward with your faction’s cause.
Azerite Armor Updates
With the release of Tides of Vengeance, we’ve added a new way for players who participate in Mythic Keystone Dungeons to gain specific Azerite Armor. These players will be able to earn a new currency —Titan Residuum—which can be used to purchase specific items from Thaumaturge Vashreen. You can read more in our forum post.
Once Mythic Keystone Dungeon Season 2 begins, we’ll be introducing new Azerite traits and adding a new fifth ring to items that currently have four rings.The re-spec cost will be reset on Azerite traits and will be reduced from 72 hours to 24 hours.
Reaching Friendly, Honored, or Revered reputation with the Champions of Azeroth faction now unlocks the appropriate quests to upgrade your Heart of Azeroth for all characters on your account.
New Mount: Meat Wagon
Prepare to relive the adventure that laid the foundation for Azeroth’s most epic stories. Pre-purchase Warcraft III: Reforged and you’ll receive the new Meat Wagon mount —live in-game with Tides of Vengeance! Learn more at PlayWarcraft3.com.
Battle of Dazar’alor Opens January 23
For ages untold, Dazar’alor has stood at the center of the great and powerful Zandalari empire. Its guards have thwarted numerous attempts on King Rastakhan’s life, and it has endured trials both ancient and new. But as war reaches the shores of Zuldazar, the Alliance embarks on a daring gambit to besiege the golden pyramid and sever the Zandalari’s bond to the Horde.
Raid Unlock Schedule
January 23 — Normal and Heroic Difficulties
January 30 — Mythic and Raid Finder Wing 1
February 13 — Raid Finder Wing 2
February 27 — Raid Finder Wing 3
PvP Season 1 Ending and Season 2 Coming January 23
Battle for Azeroth PvP Season 1 will end and Season 2 will begin at the same time as Battle of Dazar’alor opens on January 23.
Mythic Keystone Dungeon Season 2 Begins January 23
To align with the opening of the new raid dungeon, Mythic Keystone Dungeon Season 2 will begin on January 23 with a new Affix to put you and your group to the test.
There’s more to explore in Tides of Vengeance and we look forward to seeing you in game!
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