The new patch is almost upon us! Blizzard have announced that the new patch will be going live on 23rd February 2022 - less than two weeks away!
As usual, the new raid linked to the patch, Sepulcher of the Old Ones, will not release on the same day but it will be available the following week, from the 2nd March.
Shadowlands Season 2: PvP
The current season of Shadowlands PvP content will end at 22:00 CET on 22 February.
With the season’s end, it will no longer be possible to earn PvP seasonal rewards, titles, or Shadowlands Season 2 rankings.
Shadowlands Season 2: Mythic+
The current season of Mythic+ content will end with the start of maintenance on 23 February. With the season’s end, ratings that qualify for the 0.1% “Tormented Hero” title and achievement will be recorded.
“Tormented Hero” will be rewarded during the following weeks after the season ends, so be sure not to change factions until after you have received the title.
For one week following the end-of-season, we will have an off-season. Once the off-season ends, Shadowlands Season 3 will begin on the week of March 1 with the weekly reset in each region.
PvP Off-season
Players can still queue for rated PvP and earn appropriate rewards, but the PvP leaderboards will be locked.
Mythic+ Off-season
Mythic+ dungeons will still be playable using Season 2 affixes and rewards. Mythic+ Ratings can still be accumulated, and the seasonal achievements will still be available – except for the 0.1% “Tormented Hero” title and achievement.
New Zone: Zereth Mortis
Zereth Mortis was created by the First Ones as a workshop to create afterlives. Its denizens—the automa—have built all that exists in the Shadowlands. It is a strange, otherworldly location that defies all concepts of reality or physics. The Jailer intends to use the secrets of Zereth Mortis to reshape reality and bend it to his malevolent will.
Meet The Enlightened
The Enlightened are brokers that arrived on Zereth Mortis a long time ago. They no longer see their world in a transactional manner, but instead they treat their dwelling as a sacred place, and hope to answer to a higher calling—the pursuit of knowledge. Find common ground with The Enlightened to succeed and defend Zereth Mortis.
Decode the Cypher of the First Ones
The automa of Zereth Mortis speak in a musical language that is incomprehensible to mortal races. Team up with a curious automa sidekick in this new progression system to learn the lost language of the Progenitors and delve deeper into the secrets of Zereth Mortis, unlocking an array of new zone activities, daily quests, events, and rewards.
New Raid: Sepulcher of the First Ones
Deep in the Sepulcher of the First Ones lies the key to unlock the Jailer's plans. Gather the power of the First Ones as you pursue Zovaal into the Sepulcher and fight through his forces—but first, you must face Anduin, and discover a way to resist the Jailer's terrifying Domination magic.
Class Tier Sets Return
Harness the power of the First Ones by collecting distinctive class armor sets via raids, PvP, or Mythic+ dungeons. Each set comes with powerful 2- and 4-piece set bonuses that complement your unique abilities.
For more information, head over to Wowhead.
