The War Within Update Notes

Players who pre-purchase the Epic Edition of The War Within will also gain early access to The War Within on August 22 at 3:00 p.m. PDT. The War Within will go live globally on August 26 at 3:00 p.m. PDT.

Uncover a land fraught with danger but ripe for exploration. Journey through never-before-seen subterranean worlds filled with hidden wonders and lurking perils. In the opening chapter of the Worldsoul Saga™, adventure down to the dark depths of the Nerubian empire, where Xal'atath is gathering malicious forces bent on bringing Azeroth asunder. [LEARN MORE]

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A new playable race arrives in The War Within—the Earthen. Unlock playable Alliance or Horde Earthen characters after completing their quests and the overall level-up campaign. Enlist this titan-forged race made of living stone by aiding them in their endeavors. [LEARN MORE]

The War Within expansion introduces Hero Talents to World of Warcraft classes. They are an evergreen form of character progression for each class specialization that introduces new powers and class fantasies. There are 11 nodes in a Hero Talent tree. The first of these unlocks with the system at level 71, and you earn 1 talent point per level from level 71 to 80, so you get every talent in the tree by level 80. [LEARN MORE]

Take your adventure to a new level with Delves. Explore bite-sized world instances, gain experience, and earn epic rewards–up to heroic raid level loot! You can explore alone or with up to four additional friends, along with an NPC companion—Brann Bronzebeard— who has his very own customizable talent tree. [LEARN MORE]

Set your sights on your next PvP journey within Deephaul Ravine in the Ringing Deeps where you’ll work with your team to secure resources in the mine. Teams earn points by controlling one of the two active mine carts on the map or by capturing the Deephaul Crystal located in the middle of the map. The first team to earn 1500 points wins! [LEARN MORE]

Discover the land of Khaz Algar off the western shores