While Warcraft: Remastered and Warcraft 2: Remastered were surprises during the franchise’s 30th anniversary direct, World of Warcraft also had some notable announcements.
Along with new realms coming November 21st, Mists of Pandaria will join World of Warcraft Classic in Summer 2025. The expansion first launched in September 2012 and introduced Pandaria, a new continent based on Chinese folklore inhabited by Pandarens (who also served as a new playable race).
Players could also use a new class, the Monk, and the level cap was raised from 85 to 90. There were also several new dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds, with more added over time.
WhileMists of Pandaria will retain the core experience that fans remember from back in the day, new features and quality-of-life improvements are also likely inbound.
Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. As for World of Warcraft Classic’s new realms, it’s part of the 20th Anniversary Edition and will include a new Hardcore realm.