With the PTR for Phase 7 of the Season of Discovery, Blizzard has teased several intriguing additions that have the community speculating and excited.
Death Knights Speculation
Historical context: There is long-standing lore and data-mined assets from vanilla WoW that point to an original plan for Death Knights. Blizzard's narrative groundwork with NPCs like Gregory, a willful Death Knight, further fuels the theory that Death Knights may be introduced in Season of Discovery, or at least their story expanded upon.
Paladin misdirection: The teasing of the Howling Blast rune for Paladins, which was later retracted, may have been a deliberate hint or misdirection towards Death Knights.
Karazhan Crypts
New dungeon or raid: Karazhan Crypts, with its dark, themed setting, has been hinted at through data mining and could introduce epic item drops, suggesting that it could be more than just a 5-man dungeon, but possibly a small raid.
Quality of life changes
Runebroker: A new feature that allows players to buy runes on alts for one copper signals Blizzard's intention to lower the barrier to entry for returning or new players, in line with speculation of substantial new content or system changes in Phase 7.
Future of the Season of Discovery
Engagement Strategy: With almost all vanilla content explored, these updates could signal Blizzard's move towards something like Classic Plus, introducing game-changing mechanics, new raids, or even a narrative shift involving Death Knights or a new expansion-like content update.
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Phase 7 of the Season of Discovery promises to be pivotal, potentially reshaping player expectations and engagement. Whether it's the introduction of Death Knights, new raids like the Scarlet Enclave, or innovative gameplay mechanics, Blizzard is clearly setting the stage for something significant. Keep an eye out for updates, as January will reveal more about what lies ahead.
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