World of Warcraft Dev Tracker

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Hotfixes

November 20, 2024

Classes

• Hunter
  • Beast Mastery
    • Ik'thik Colossus are a bit less large when tamed.

Player versus Player

• Fixed an issue that prevented players who met the Battleground Blitz rating requirement from purchasing Forged Equipment Chest.

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Catch up on the Future of Warcraft with the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct!

It’s a big year for the Warcraft universe, and whether you’re a Hearthstone fan, you’ve joined the chaos in Warcraft Rumble, ventured into the world of Azeroth for the first time in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, or you’re a World of Warcraft player, there’s something for everyone in our Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream.

Join us for a celebration as we dip into the mana pool of nostalgia and cast far sight on the future of all things Warcraft. Wherever your gaming experience takes you, we can’t wait to continue on this journey with you all.

We’ve rounded up everything you need to know from the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct ...

It’s a big year for the Warcraft universe, and whether you’re a Hearthstone fan, you’ve joined the chaos in Warcraft Rumble, ventured into the world of Azeroth for the first time in Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, or you’re a World of Warcraft player, there’s something for everyone in our Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream. Join us for a celebration as we dip into the mana pool of nostalgia and cast far sight on the future of all things Warcraft.

Get the Drop on New Rewards 

Viewers can watch on any Warcraft, Hearthstone, or Warcraft Rumble stream on Twitch or TikTok to earn rewards during the giveaway period from November 13 at 10:00 am PST through December 11 at 10:00 am PST. Learn more in our ...

If you missed out on joining WoW Classic's nostalgic launch in 2019, relive the experience in the game that sparked it all with all-new fresh realms when the World of Warcraft® Classic: 20th Anniversary Edition launches globally on November 21 at 2:00 pm PST.

It's never too late to go back and re-experience World of Warcraft anew and gain the edge with a clean start on a level playing field, with fresh economies, on large realms, and just in time to celebrate 20 years of adventures in Azeroth!

And the journey doesn't stop there—for our PvP and PvE realms, conquer the heat of Outland when these realms progress to the Burning Crusade Classic!

Embark on a legendary narrative journey with "Heartlands," a new 5-part audio novella written by Adam Christopher and narrated by Chris Metzen.

Chapter 1:Summit at Boralus | Chapter 2: Echoes of the Past
Chapter 3: Bloodlines | Chapter 4: Marran's C...

Watch on Twitch or TikTok* to earn new in-game viewership rewards for Hearthstone, Warcraft Rumble, and World of Warcraft.  

Earn Viewership Rewards

Viewers can watch on any Warcraft, Hearthstone, or Warcraft Rumble stream on Twitch or TikTok to earn rewards during the giveaway period**.

Watching on any platform will earn in-game rewards for all three game titles.

Start Time:  November 13 at 10:00 am PST
End Time: December 11 at 10:00 am PST
Where to Watch: Twitch and TikTok

Here’s what you can collect:

World of Warcraft***

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Get the Drop on New Rewards During the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct

Watch the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct on Twitch, YouTube, or TikTok to earn new in-game viewership rewards for Hearthstone, Warcraft Rumble, and World of Warcraft. Join us for the pre-show beginning at 9:45 am PST for a special trip down memory lane then stay for the Warcraft Direct stream beginning at 10:00 am PST to...

Calling defenders of Azeroth to brave the inferno and push back against Ragnaros and his wayward loyalists.

This is the last stop for Druids, Mages, Priests, Shamans, and Warlocks in their quest to build the legendary staff Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest, a weapon of unsurpassed quality that requires a spectacular effort to construct. Like the Shadowmourne questline in Wrath of the Lich King Classic, adjustments have been made to make Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest, faster to acquire on both 10 and 25-player raid sizes.

Feel the Burn in the Firelands Raid

Firelands is a 10- or 25-player, 7-boss ra...

[Updated Nov. 1] Additional clarifications on the loot system in Ahn'Qiraj have been added to the article below.
[Updated Nov. 12] The PTR playtest will begin on November 15.

Face your fears when you gather your allies to confront the Old God, C’thun in Ahn’Qiraj and the Dragons of Nightmare in the Nightmare Grove, plus more in Season of Discovery Phase 6.

Before you go charging into Ahn’Qiraj, you’ll need to begin your journey with the "Scepter of the Shifting Sands" questline which begins ahead of the phase on November 12 with regional resets.

Here’s what you can look forward to in the weeks to come:

• November 12: Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline opens with regional resets.
• November 21: Ahn’Qiraj War Effort begins at 1:00 pm PST globally.
• November 29: The War Effort ends.
• Decem...

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The War Within PTR: 11.0.7 Content Update

The War Within 11.0.7 content update is available for testing. Set your sights on Siren Isle, sail into a world of mystery and mayhem to experience the adventures ahead:

• Face old enemies and unravel new mysteries on the Siren Isle
• Delve into the aftermath of Dalaran's fall to explore the fate of the Kirin Tor
• Continue the story of The War Within and uncover a familiar face in the darkness in the prologue to the 11.1 campaign.

Head over to the PTR to start testing, and don't forget to provide your feedback ...

Set your sights on Siren Isle and sail into a world of mystery and mayhem with The War Within 11.0.7 content update. Sail onto the player test realm to experience the adventures ahead, and provide your feedback on the official forums.

Answer the call of Siren Isle!

Face old enemies and unravel new mysteries.

A new currency—Flame Blessed Iron—is available to trade for items like mounts, pets, gear, and ...

Celebrate 20 years of World of Warcraft and 30 years of Warcraft in November’s Trading Post! You’ll find a variety of transmog appearances to fill your collection including four iconic back appearance shields representing the factions of Warcraft III— Orc, Human, Night Elf, and Scourge.

This month, the bar has been extended allowing you to earn an additional 500 Trader’s Tender through a variety of activities and expanding your spending power at the Trading Posts.

Starting November 1, the world’s most daring dungeoneers will start their keystones for the Mythic Dungeon International in Season 1 of The War Within! Tune in to the Groups Stage on Twitch and YouTube to catch all of the action live!

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Save the Date for Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct on November 13

Join us November 13 at 10:00 am PST for a special presentation celebrating 30 years of Warcraft and a look ahead at what’s next.

Watch the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct on our official channels: ...

Inspired by  the incredible story captured in “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” documentary about Mats “Ibelin” Steen—now live on Netflix— a Norwegian WoW® player who suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, you can add the Reven Pack to your collection and support CureDuchenne to accelerate research toward a cure for Duchenne and improve care for individuals worldwide living with the disease. 

All proceeds* from The Reven Pack sales will support CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit leader in research, patient care, and innovation for improving and extending the lives of in...

Celebrate camaraderie between the Alliance and the Horde with the awe-inspiring Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur*, adorned with a 20th Anniversary themed harness encrusted with gems representing World of Warcraft’s expansions. Brave the world of Azeroth on this magnificent Zandalari beast with Morten and Killia, bringing the auction house and the mail to you on the go!

Add this new mount to your collection* by ...

Celebrate 30 years of epic adventures with the Warcraft® 30th Anniversary Mount Bundle^*, which includes four iconic mounts for World of Warcraft® and  World of Warcraft Classic. Whether defending Azeroth or conquering new lands, these mounts will ensure you ride in style and honor the legacy of Warcraft!

Here’s what’s available in the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Bundle:

• Four Chaos-Forged Skyriding mounts for World of Warcraft^***
  • Chaos-Forged Gryph...

Join us November 13 at 10:00 am PST for a special presentation celebrating 30 years of Warcraft and a look ahead at what’s next.

Watch the Warcraft 30^th Anniversary Direct on our official channels:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• ...

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Hotfixes

October 22, 2024

Classes

• Death Knight
  • Blood
    • Deathbringer: Reaper’s Mark initial and stacking damage reduced by 22%.
    • Deathbringer: Exterminate damage reduced by 22%.
    • Deathbringer: Wave of Souls damage reduced by 22% (does not apply to PvP combat).
  • Frost
    ...

Join the 20^th Anniversary Celebration near the Caverns of Time, spread your wings as a new Dracthyr Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warrior, or Warlock, ascend with a new Shaman Ascendance form, and more.

Celebrate World of Warcraft’s 20^th Anniversary

Join the celebration as World of Warcraft celebrates its 20^th Anniversary with new activities and myriad ways to earn currency.

When: October 22, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Where: Outside the Caverns of Time in Tanaris

Quick Facts

Here’s what you can look forward to during the 20th Anniversary Celebration:

• Earn and spend a new currency— Bronze Ce...