WoW Classic Post BlizzCon Developer Q&A - Cataclysm & Season of Discovery

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Blizzard hosted a Post BlizzCon Developer Q&A session, which included a section for Cataclysm Classic and Season of Discovery. We've provided some quick notes on each question and answer, but you can watch the full video below. The Classic Q&A begins at 36:22 in the Blizzard video --

Classic Developer Q&A Begins at 36:22 in the Video

Progression Realms Cataclysm Classic

• There are many offerings for players in Classic, such as Classic Era, Hardcore, Season of Discovery, and soon Cataclysm. Blizzard states they do not have plans for Wrath Era Realms.
• Outland and Northrend Leveling will be increased to get players into the new Cataclysm Classic sooner. Won't be addressing 1-60 leveling speed too much, outside of Joyous Journeys.
• Guilds will see some adjustments for Guild Perks, to make smaller guilds more viable.
• Disenchant option will make its return in Cataclysm Classic for the Loot Roll Windows.
• Blizzard will monitor the gear requirements for Random Dungeon Finders, to make it smoother for players to find groups appropriate for their gear levels.

WoW Classic Season of Discovery

• Phase 1 will be Level 25, Phase 2 will be Level 40, Phase 3 will be Level 50, and Phase 4 will be Level 60. Blizzard hasn't decided entirely on the time durations for each phase.
• Level-Up Raids and Open World events from previous phases will still be relevant in later phases, as Season of Discovery progresses. Blizzard believes players will certainly go back into previous raids while leveling up.
• Raids from WoW Classic will make a return in Season of Discovery in later Phases after Level 60. Blizzard might make changes to those raids, still developing that.
• Blizzard said they maybe will create new Legendary items for Season of