World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria Classic arrives this July

World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria Classic arrives this July

Blizzard have announced that World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic will release on July 22nd, with the pre-patch arriving on July 1st. If you have forgotten it, check out the announcement cinematic below.

The pre-patch is releasing on July 1st and includes the following:  

  • New Playable Race: With the release of the Mists of Pandaria pre-patch, set out as a member of the enigmatic Pandaren and join the ranks of either the Horde or Alliance as you enter the conflict brewing on Pandaria's shores.

  • New Hero Class: Learn the mystic powers of the Monk—destroy foes with the Windwalker's devastating attacks, replenish allies with the Mistweaver's spiritual energies, and shrug off enormous damage with the Brewmaster's unyielding strength.

  • Shaohao’s Sage Serpent: Play through the Pandaren starting experience and earn the mysterious Shaohao's Sage Serpent Skyriding mount in modern World of Warcraft.

  • And more! Including Pet Battles and the Theramore’s Fall scenario. 

When the expansion is released, it will offer up the following to all subscribers as the expansion is included with any active membership.

  • New Level Cap: Ascend to new heights of power as you defend Azeroth, earning new talents every step of the journey to level 90 with extensively reworked talent trees.

  • Lush New Lands: The Wandering Isle (Levels 1–10), The Jade Forest (Levels 85–86), Valley of the Four Winds (Levels 86–87), Krasarang Wilds (Levels 86–87), Kun-Lai Summit (Levels 87–88), Townlong Steppes (Levels 88–89), Dread Wastes (Levels 89–90), Vale of Eternal Blossoms (Level 90)

  • Dungeons and Raids: Brave defenders of Azeroth can battle their way through six new dungeons in Pandaria, four revamped Heroic dungeons, and three new raids.

  • New PvP Arena and Two New Battlegrounds: The gates will open when PvP Season 12 begins the week following launch.

  • Sunsong Ranch: Embrace a farmer’s life with your own farm, allowing you to plant and harvest crops. Head to the Valley of the Four Winds and start earning reputation with the Tillers to earn a plush plot of soil to till.

  • Scenarios: Join friends to achieve a common goal, such as mounting a defence against invading monsters, in a flexible new type of queueable "micro-dungeon" PvE challenges in these seven three-player Scenarios.

  • Challenge Mode Dungeons: Master the ultimate 5-player time trial and earn prestige rewards in a new dungeon mode that will put your resolve and coordination to the test.

There are extra packs you can buy for in-game items, including one that offers a level 85 character boost, you can find all those details here.