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Patch 9.1 Will Be Released in Spring 2021

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In the PC Gamer interview, we learned that Shadowlands' first content patch would probably arrive spring, hinting at a possible reveal of Patch 9.1 at Blizzconline on February 19.

Blizzard pushed Patch 8.1 on Public Test Realms just 38 days after Battle for Azeroth went live, but Shadowlands has been live for more than that with no patch testing in sight.

Many players are now starting to wonder when Blizzard will release Patch 9.1 for testing and what comes with it.

PC Gamer talked to Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, and they predict Patch 9.1 is slated for Spring 2021. Ion didn't want to detail what awaits us in the first major content patch of the expansion.

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"I can't say too much more without getting into heavy spoiler territory, but an incredible journey lies ahead as players work to thwart the plans of the mysterious Jailer."

Game Director Ion Hazzikostas

Spring starts March 20 and ends June 21. So my wild guess is they will release Patch 9.1 for testing right after Blizzconline, and it will go live in 80 days or so after being pushed to test servers, meaning we're looking at a May 11 release date. It usually takes 80 days to fully test a patch before it is released on live servers.

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3 minutes ago, durdyenglish said:

My guess is that 9.1 will be one of the largest content patches ever.

Very difficult to do better than patch 8.2 in terms of content.

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My guess may sound early but considering the Renown pace I would not be surprised if it drops around March 10. 
(I mean, I wish, it's flight after all! ;b) 

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So new questline to address the Jailer's threat to the Shadowlands followed by a 750 Anima reward that would lead up to the next new Raid that would either be in Maldraxxus, Bastion, or Ardenweald.

(Just a guess that's all)

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2 hours ago, durdyenglish said:

My guess is that 9.1 will be one of the largest content patches ever.

Doubtful, first patch after expansion's release usually isn't that big. 9.2 is more likely to offer something substantial. It could be something typical, like a smaller island (well, technically all zones in this exp are islands) and one raid. Not to mention current situation, which would affect how quickly they can develop new stuff.

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On 1/15/2021 at 11:32 AM, Arcling said:

Doubtful, first patch after expansion's release usually isn't that big. 9.2 is more likely to offer something substantial. It could be something typical, like a smaller island (well, technically all zones in this exp are islands) and one raid. Not to mention current situation, which would affect how quickly they can develop new stuff.

I just have an odd feeling 9.1 will include some behind schedule stuff that was supposed to be on release. Based on suspicion alone though, no evidence.

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12 hours ago, SidonisAntares said:

2 new covenants for the remaining 2 gateways in Oribos, one more broken than Night Fae and one more undervalued than Necrolord.

New zones? Possible, but new covenants? Too much work, unless you mean simply as regular faction that you can't join. But these still probably won't be called covenants, just typical minor factions like others. 

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On 1/17/2021 at 10:21 AM, Arcling said:

New zones? Possible, but new covenants? Too much work, unless you mean simply as regular faction that you can't join. But these still probably won't be called covenants, just typical minor factions like others. 

Sorry, forgot to add a sarcasm tag.

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13 minutes ago, SidonisAntares said:

Sorry, forgot to add a sarcasm tag.

Fair enough. I've seen posts of people asking seriously for new covenants, because current ones felt too weak to them or they wanted a different theme.

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26 minutes ago, Arcling said:

Fair enough. I've seen posts of people asking seriously for new covenants, because current ones felt too weak to them or they wanted a different theme.

Ugh no. Just balance the existing as far as the functionality goes. Different themes I can understand, Shamans have a strong connection to Nature, but thematically Ardenweald does not feel like home to them I'm sure. I do think those two archways in the Ring of Transference will be used for future zones though, similar to Nazjatar, Legionfall, Argus, etc.

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3 hours ago, SidonisAntares said:

Different themes I can understand, Shamans have a strong connection to Nature, but thematically Ardenweald does not feel like home to them I'm sure.

Yes, we can expect some new "islands" for sure. As for covenant themes, they aren't supposed to match certain cultures, beliefs or classes of people being sent there. For example, Kyrian aren't about Light and they even said that various powers like light, shadow, arcane etc. don't have sway there, they are all external forces (Void Lords tried to conquer Shadowlands in the past). Apparently Shadowlands have been ordered by these First Ones, Arbiter used to judge souls (until it broke) for their deeds and certain qualities, so it's not like druid would always go to Ardenweald and so on.

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On 1/18/2021 at 4:06 PM, Arcling said:

Yes, we can expect some new "islands" for sure. As for covenant themes, they aren't supposed to match certain cultures, beliefs or classes of people being sent there. For example, Kyrian aren't about Light and they even said that various powers like light, shadow, arcane etc. don't have sway there, they are all external forces (Void Lords tried to conquer Shadowlands in the past). Apparently Shadowlands have been ordered by these First Ones, Arbiter used to judge souls (until it broke) for their deeds and certain qualities, so it's not like druid would always go to Ardenweald and so on.

I'm not saying they should do anything about it, just that I understand some classes people don't feel like they fit anywhere. And I totally get it about the judging of souls, for example were it not for his pride and arrogance, Garrosh clearly would have been a great addition to Maldraxxus' ranks.

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