- Author: Furious
- Date: August 30, 2022
- Updated: August 30, 2022
- Expansion: WotLK Classic
August 30th for the US and August 31st for EU mark the release of the highly anticipated prepatch for Wrath of the Lich King Classic. Below you can find a timeline of what’s coming leading up to the release!
Pre-patch Begins
August 30th (US), August 31st (EU)
- Pre-patch and fresh start realms go live during regional maintenance
- Death Knights can be created
Zombie Plague Event
Week-long event, September 6th through the 13th (US)
- Players can get the debuff You’re Infected! which lasts 10 minutes before transforming you into a Plague Zombie
- The debuff can be cleansed by Priest, Paladins, or Argent Healer NPCs
- If you die before being cured, you will come back as a zombie
- Players can infect other players by casting Retch! or Zombie Explosion!, cities and populated areas will not be safe
- This is just the beginning of the event, and it will escalate after day 1 — you can check out our Zombie Event post for more information
Scourge Invasion Event
Starts September 13th and lasts until the release of WotLK on September 26th
- The Lich King sends his necropolises to each capital, sending in waves of zombies to destroy the cities of the living
- Players can coordinate a defensive stand against the attacking Necropolis and defeat Scourge forces to gain powerful rewards
Brewfest
September 20th through October 6th
- This will be the level 70 version of Brewfest as it begins before the release of WotLK Classic
Wrath of the Lich King Classic Launch
September 26th, 3:00 p.m. PDT (US)
- The day we’ve all been waiting for! Wrath Classic launches
About the Author
Furious
If I'm not working or spending time with the family I'm probably gaming. Some of my favorite recent games I've played are Far Cry 5, World of Warcraft Classic, and 7 Days to Die.
Beyond excited for witnessing this in-game, thanks for the schedule!