World of Warcrafthas officially announced Patch 10.1,Embers of Neltharion. This content update marks the first major patch inDragonflight, and adds a new zone, raid, and story chapter toWorld of Warcraft.
All throughoutDragonflight, players have discovered hints of secrets buried beneath the Dragon Isles. Now, it seems the heroes ofWorld of Warcraftwill be literally digging deep into draconic lore in Patch 10.1as they enter Zaralek Cavern, an expansive underground zone once used by Neltharion as a base of operations.
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As they explore thenewWorld of Warcraftzone, players will meet the Niffen–a race of mole-like humanoids and the fifth Renown faction ofDragonflight–who will help them navigate the subterranean caverns alongside a clan of friendly Drogbar. Players will explore volcanic caverns ruled by the Djaradin elders, sulfurous pools full of failed experiments, and beautiful crystalline caverns.
Embers of Neltharionalso adds Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, as thesecond raid inDragonflight. This secret facility was once the research lab of Neltharion, and is full of dark experiments and ancient knowledge. Players will venture alongside Wrathion, Sabellian, and Ebyssian as they race against both the Primalists and the Sundered Flame rebels to claim the last secrets of Neltharion.
The new patch is also adding a new world event in the form of Fyrakk Assaults. In this event, Fyrakk, the Primal Incarnate of Fire will attack various locations on the Dragon Isles in his search for something to aid his brethren. Players can also expect new local stories, including a chapter pertaining to Tyr and another about Kalegos and the Blue Dragonflight.World of Warcraftis also adding a new type of drakeand abilities for Dragonriding, powerful and stylish new gear, and more mounts and cosmetic items.
Were that not exciting enough,World of Warcraftis finally allowing players to create cross-faction guildswithEmbers of Neltharion. This highly-anticipated feature is the natural evolution from cross-faction grouping, raiding, and PvP added inShadowlands, and will enable gamers to play with their friends no matter what faction they prefer to play.
In addition to the exciting announcement forEmbers of Neltharion,World of Warcraftalso gave an official launch date for Patch 10.0.7, Return to the Forbidden Reach. This smaller story update boasts an impressive amount of content nonetheless, and willbridge the gap betweenDragonflightandEmbers of Neltharion. Patch 10.0.7 arrives March 21, and whileEmbers of Neltharioncurrently has no release date, players can expect Patch 10.1 to hit the Public Test Realm very soon.
