Over the course of the next year, the developer has huge plans for Classic more generally.Season of Discoveryis set to cycle through its phases until players reach the original level cap of 60 towards the end of the summer.
The mainline Classic series is currently sitting at the end of theWrath of the Lich King expansion. Players have successfully conqueredThe Ruby Sanctum, and the content is largely winding up. Many will be looking to the game’s next steps, but they may have to wait longer than originally expected.
Cataclysm Classic Beta delayed until Spring
In anofficial poston the Blizzard website, Executive Producer Holly Longdale confirmed how their plans are progressing. The biggest takeaway from this is that the Beta for Cataclysm Classic will now come after the release of Hardcore Self-Found mode in late February.
This is a notable change fromthe original plan, which had the Cataclysm Classic Beta arriving between Season of Discovery Phase Two and the new Hardcore mode. The reason for the change is unclear, and there has been no confirmation that this decision is related to the recent layoffs at the company.
Debates over the endgame for Classic continue to rage, with some arguing that Cataclysm should mark its natural conclusion. Others vehemently argue in favor of the return of Mists of Pandaria, which would be the next in the series after Cataclysm.
James Lynch is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Destiny, World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate, Elden Ring, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Assassin’s Creed, strategy and RPG games. He also has bylines at CBR and GG Recon. You can contact him at: james.lynch@dexerto.com
