- Author: Luxrah
- Date: April 27, 2023
- Updated: April 27, 2023
- Expansion: World of Warcraft
Alongside the patch notes, Blizzard has posted an article detailing some of the content that is coming in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion over the next two weeks. The article includes three videos: the “Opening the Way” in-game cinematic, a summary video of the content in 10.1, and today’s developer chat. It also summarizes some of the content that we have seen previews of over the last few weeks:
- The new zone, Zaralek Cavern
- Cross-faction guilds
- The new gear upgrade system
- the new dragonriding content
- Some additional character customization options
- The new raid, Aberrus, The Shadowed Crucible
- Dragonflight Season 2 for PVP and Mythic+
Patch 10.1 launches on May 2nd. Season 2 and the new raid become available on May 9th.
New mysteries wait to be unraveled within the mysterious underground of Zaralek Cavern, where you’ll explore, undertake new quests, meet intriguing new denizens, experience new Dragonriding updates, and more.
“Opening the Way” In-Game Cinematic
As the Incarnates seek an edge in their campaign against the Dragon Aspects, the path to Neltharion’s laboratory is revealed beneath the Dragon Isles.
Everything Coming in Embers of Neltharion | Featuring Kelani
Learn more about everything that’s arriving in the Embers of Neltharion content update in our latest video featuring Kelani.
WoWCast Developer Chat: Embers of Neltharion
Join us for the first episode of WoWCast, where we journey through Embers of Neltharion with World of Warcraft Associate Game Director Morgan Day, Lead Game Designer – Worlds Maria Hamilton, and hosted by Community Manager Bethany Stout.
Zone Preview: Uncover the Mysteries of Zaralek Cavern
Muster your courage as you continue your adventure through the Dragon Isles and pursue your enemies into the dangers of the Zaralek Cavern. Along the way, dive deeper into the mysteries of the Black Dragonflight, meet new allies and foes, discover treasures and rewards, and more. Take a closer look with our previously published article.
Make New Allies in Zaralek Cavern
While Raszageth has been defeated, the Primalists carry on in their bid to unravel all the Titans have wrought and must forge new alliances–or rekindle old ones. As the heroes of Azeroth pursue enemies into the dangers of Zaralek Cavern, they are aided by the local inhabitants found under the Dragon Isles — the molefolk known as Niffen and the Drogbar. They may not know much of the surface wars, but their knowledge of the underground is key to players and their allies finding their footing within.
Play With More Friends with Cross-Faction Guilds
We’re blurring the faction line for guilds and allowing players to create and join same-realm guilds with their friends from the opposite faction. Learn more details about this latest change in our previously published article.
Embers of Neltharion Upgrade System Overview
Get an overview of the new Embers of Neltharion Upgrade System arriving with Dragonflight Season 2 and set yourself up for success in the new content update. Read more in our latest article.
New Dragonriding Mount and Racecourses
Discover 8 new Dragonfriding Glyphs in Zaralek Cavern to unlock 2 new Dragonriding Traits—Ground Skimming and Land’s Blessing— take on new Dragonriding racecourses and World Quests within Zaralek Cavern, and soar through the cavern with the new Winding Slitherdrake mount.
Character Customization Updates
Express yourself with 4 new eye colors and 4 new hair colors for Nightborne and 4 new skin tones and 4 new hair colors available for Dark Iron Dwarves.
Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid Preview
Breach Neltharion’s secret laboratory hidden within Zaralek Cavern. It is here that he created the dracthyr and ultimately succumbed to the whispers of the Old Gods and their corruption. Players will face nine new raid bosses in an effort to thwart the incarnates as well as Scalecommander Sarkareth, whose forces seek to claim the legacy of the dracthyr. Visit our article to learn more.
Raid release schedule:
- Week of May 9: Raid Finder Wing 1, Normal, Heroic, and Mythic difficulties will open with the weekly maintenance for each region
- Week of May 23: Raid Finder Wing 2 opens
- Week of June 6: Raid Finder Wing 3 opens
- Week of June 20: Raid Finder Wing 4 opens
Conquer the Challenges of Dragonflight Season 2 on May 9
Dragonflight Season 2 is coming soon, bringing a new raid, an updated rotation of challenging Mythic+ dungeons, and a new PvP Season. This season will also feature familiar exclusive rewards such as the Ahead of the Curve and Cutting Edge achievements for raids, Keystone Master achievements, rewards for Mythic+, and Gladiator rewards for PvP. Learn more in our previously published article.
Fyrakk’s forces are gathering resources at Suffusion Camps located in the Azure Span and Ohn’ahran Plains. It’s up to the heroes of Azeroth to disrupt their efforts to lure Fyrakk and his disciples out. Fyrakk Assaults will become available alongside Dragonflight: Season 2 the week of May 9.
Embers of Neltharion Content Update Notes
Join your allies for the continuing adventure through the Dragon Isles with our next content update, Embers of Neltharion. You’ll explore an all-new zone, meet new allies, discover hidden treasures, and more. Read the full list of updates and changes for the Content Update in our Notes.
Whether you’re looking for new challenges, treasures, or new places to explore, we look forward to adventuring with you in Embers of Neltharion.
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