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War Within Hotfixes: November 20th
We have a solid batch of hotfixes today, with Timewalking and 20th Anniversary event improvements, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:51
Classic Fresh Anniversary Realm Launch Times
Blizzard have shared the exact launch time for the Americas and Australian realms, so let’s see when Classic Anniversary realms go live!
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Today at 00:56
Worgen Darkflight Racial Cooldown Reduced in Patch 11.0.7
Worgen racial Darkflight cooldown reduced to 1.5 minutes in WoW’s latest Patch 11.0.7 update.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 23:14
New Anniversary Realm Names for All Regions
Blizzard have shared the names of the new realms coming online tomorrow with PvP, Normal and Hardcore servers being added.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Yesterday at 22:43
Secret Indecipherable Felcycle Hotfixes Applied
Blizzard are fixing a few things related to the Escepe Room puzzles which lead to the new felcycle bike mount!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:15
Ibelin’s Run Sees Many Players Gather and Honor Him
Many players gathered to honor the the 10th anniversary of Ibelin’s passing, as they retrace the steps he took every day in WoW.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:16
Will There Ever Be a World of Warcraft 2? Game Director Ion Hazzikostas Shares His Thoughts
Could there ever be a World of Warcraft 2? Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas discusses the game’s evolution and its long-term future.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:18
Blizzard Investigating Elixir Health Bug
Blizzard is currently working on a hotfix for an Elixir bug that causes players to have more health than intended.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:38
20th Nov Patch Notes: Hairdresser Now Offers Full Makeovers!
You can now change your entire appearance at the hairdresser! But that’s not all! Let’s take a look at the patch notes for November 20th.
Brighter Shores
BS
Yesterday at 17:53
Nerub-ar Palace Mythic Hall of Fame to Close After Weekly Reset
The Mythic Hall of Fame for Nerub-ar Palace is now full, but it will remain open until November 26 for last-minute entries!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:20
Are the Harronir the Next Allied Race in The War Within?
Could the Harronir be the next Allied Race in The War Within? We’re looking at their customization options currently available to NPCs only.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:03
Send Veteran Gear to Your Alts with Valorstones!
You can now buy Veteran track gear with Valorstones to send to your alts on live servers!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 14:13
FFXIV - Begin a New Adventure through Eorzea on Mobile!
Final Fantasy XIV is getting a brand new version specifically developed for mobile! Re-live the story from A Realm Reborn on your phone!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Yesterday at 14:06
Festerface Is Up on NA Servers for Glory of the Legion Hero Achievement
Get your purple hippogriff this week as Festerface has returned and you can now complete your Glory of the Legion Hero!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 07:41
Escape Room Puzzles and the Indecipherable Felcycle Prize at Its Center
Here comes the felcycle! Secret finders have found the anniversary event bike! Well, almost – there’s a huge Escape Room in the way!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 07:08
Extended Maintenance for Hardcore Classic Realms
There’s a technical issue that is causing Hardcore realms to be unstable, and Blizzard are working on a fix before launching them.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Yesterday at 01:32
Incredible Helltide Aberrant Cinder Increases: 15,000 Per Tide??
It’s raining Cinders in Helltides, as the new holiday event seems to have dramatically buffed drop rates, perhaps even 10x!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 00:27
Mother’s Blessing XP and Gold Buff Returns for Midwinter Blight Event
We are once again blessed! The experience and gold buff returns for the first week of Midwinter Blight, so take advantage of it!
Diablo IV
D4
Nov 19, 2024 at 21:54
The Hunt for the Indecipherable Felcycle May Be In Its Final Stage
We may be in the final stages of the hunt for the felcycle, as the Secret Finding community is asking for more help!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 21:43
The Hateforged Blazecycle Is Back in Stock!
The most wanted promotion mount is back in stock, as it seems more codes were generated and players can once again get the blazecycle!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 20:22
Was the New Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur Supposed to ALSO Have a Bank?
The new brutosaur is already quite controversial, but was it almost infinitely more so? Speculation about even more QoL features spreads!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 19:42
Patch 1.15.5 Notes: Season of Discovery Phase 6 & WoW Classic Anniversary Realm Details
Blizzard has posted patch notes for Classic 1.15.5 with Season of Discover Phase 6 and details about the upcoming Classic Anniversary Realms going live on November 21.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Nov 19, 2024 at 19:39
Get Free Presents in Midwinter Blight Diablo 4 Event: Greater Affix Uniques, Gold, Materials, Keys and More!
Get some loot! Midwinter Blight is back with a one-time present, with basically everything in the game in it, from materials, gold to items!
Diablo IV
D4
Nov 19, 2024 at 19:32
Yuga’s Feats of Strength: 721 Achievements That Redefine Dedication in WoW
Yuga, a WoW player on US-Area 52, has achieved 721 Feats of Strength, completing 78% of those tracked by Data for Azeroth.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 19:12
FFXIV - Have You Seen the New Dungeon Gear?
If you have not ventured into the new Yuweyawata Field Station, here is what you are missing out on!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Nov 19, 2024 at 17:00
Complete Guide to Plunderstorm Rewards in Patch 11.0.7
Plunderstorm runs from January 21 to February 24 in Patch 11.0.7! Discover all the Plunderstore rewards, including Trader’s Tender bags!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 16:17
Waterworks Delve Bug Blocks Players from Completing Glory of the Delver for 10 Days
A 10-day bug in the Waterworks delve halts progression toward the Glory of the Delver achievement, leaving players stuck on the “Trust Issues” story.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 15:49
The Extreme Measures to Unlock World of Warcraft’s Hateforged Blazecycle Mount
Someone bought 108 packs of Mountain Dew for the Hateforged Blazecycle mount codes and is now reselling the cans online.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 15:27
Level 80 Class Rankings: Paladin Leads as Trends Shift Slightly
Discover the latest Level 80 class rankings in WoW! Paladin leads the charge while subtle shifts emerge among other classes. Find out which classes are rising or falling this week.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 15:02
What Could Blizzard Be Hiding Behind the Player Housing Icon?
Blizzard’s updated roadmap hints at player housing, with speculation about Northrend and Broken Isles as possible locations—find out what it could mean!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 19, 2024 at 13:39
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- 15 Nov. 2024: Cursed Hollow
- Guide created.
- 14 Nov. 2024: Mythic+ DPS Rankings
- Updated based on the most recent class hotfixes.
- 14 Nov. 2024: Mythic+ Healer Rankings
- Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 14 Nov. 2024: Mythic+ Tank Rankings
- Updated based on the most recent class hotfixes.
- 13 Nov. 2024: Awakening the Machine Guide
- Updated with Automatic Ironstrider mob.