World of Warcraft News and Development Updates

With Blizzard Entertainment getting ready to release a new expansion for World of Warcraft, as well as a Classic version of the game’s Wrath of the Lich King expansion, we get this here article that rounds up some recent news and updates.

In short, we’re told about a new Shadowlands season and limited-time event, get a couple of Dragonflight previews, and are told a thing or two about the WotLK Classic features. Here’s more on that:

Welcome to the latest World of Warcraft news and update roundup. Read on to learn about everything from zone previews to the new dracthyr race and Evoker class in Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic’s launch date, player screenshots, and more.

Shadowlands News and Development

SHADOWLANDS SEASON 4

Learn about all the changes coming to Shadowlands in Season 4, including new affixes for Mythic+ and Raids, a new PvP Season, rewards, and more in our article.

GAIN THE WINDS OF WISDOM 50% EXPERIENCE BUFF

It’s a great time to return to World of Warcraft, level a new character, or prepare for Shadowlands Season 4 as the Winds of Wisdom buff blows into Azeroth. More details can be found in our article.

SHADOWLANDS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE POSTS ON THE FORUMS (ENGLISH ONLY):

Raid Rewards Experiments in Season 4

• Season 4 presents a unique opportunity for us to try some experimental changes. [Learn More]

Dragonflight News and Development

DRAGONFLIGHT PREVIEW: GET TO KNOW THE DRACTHYR EVOKER

Meet the new dracthyr race and learn more about the new Evoker class as we take you into who they are and what they are all about in our preview.

DRAGONFLIGHT ZONE PREVIEW: THE FORBIDDEN REACH

Explores the Forbidden Reach, a broken and deserted landscape lost to the ravages of time. Learn more about this zone in our preview article.

DRAGONFLIGHT ZONE PREVIEW: THE WAKING SHORES

Make your way to the Waking Shores, a wild land teeming with elemental magic and starting zone for Dragonflight. Head over to our preview article to see what awaits.

DRAGONRIDING AND YOU: ASCENDING TO NEW HEIGHTS OF SKILL

Master a new skill and learn how to make the most of your Dragon Isles Drakes in Dragonflight. More details are in our article.

EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH NEW DRACTHYR EMOJIS!

Whether you’re chatting with friends on Discord, Twitch, or social media, you can express yourself with the new dracthyr emojis for (nearly) every occasion—download them here.

DRAGONFLIGHT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE POSTS ON THE FORUMS (ENGLISH ONLY):

• Dragonflight alpha dev notes [Learn More]

WoW Classic News and Development

WRATH OF THE LICH KING CLASSIC™ ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 26

Embark on a treacherous journey through Northrend’s wintry forests and snowy peaks when World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King Classic™ goes live beginning September 26 at 3 pm PDT globally. Check out our article for more details.

BECOME A DEATH KNIGHT IN WRATH OF THE LICH KING CLASSIC

You stood boldly against the shadow and purchased another dawn for the world…with your life. The specter of death looms over the world again, and it is the hour of your dark rebirth. For more details on this class, read our article.

LEARN THE ART OF INSCRIPTION IN WRATH OF THE LICH KING CLASSIC

Scribes live and die by the pen, weaving words of power into parchment through sheer magic. Wrath of the Lich King Classic brings back the first iteration of a beloved profession—Inscription. Learn how to become a master scribe and get the most ink for your book from our detailed article.

THE BATTLE FOR WINTERGRASP IN WRATH CLASSIC

An iconic part of the original Wrath of the Lich King, the WoW Classic team shares some insights on the Battle for Wintergrasp development in Wrath Classic. Read more about our plans in our article.

CLASSIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE POSTS ON THE FORUMS (ENGLISH ONLY):

• Wrath of the Lich King Classic beta dev notes [Learn More]

Season of Mastery: Enter the Dread Citadel Naxxramas

There are a few new surprises for Naxxramas. Gather 40 brave adventurers and venture into the unholy necropolis to take on the terrors within and reap the rewards. Find more details in our article.

Hotfixes

Here are the latest hotfixes that address various issues related to the World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Burning Crusade Classic, and WoW Classic. This list is updated as additional hotfixes are applied, so check back often.