World of Warcraft previews Ohn’ahran Plains while Wrath Classic zombie plague event undergoes testing

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Justin Olivetti
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The world if Ion Hazzikostas never gets to design another thing for this game ever again.

Has there ever been a time in World of Warcraft’s history when Blizzard was furiously testing two completely different versions — and patches — of the game? It’s certainly spiced up the summer, as both Dragonflight and Wrath Classic approach this fall. Or winter.

For World of Warcraft retail, the Ohn’ahran Plains became the latest super-pretty zone to be added into the Dragonflight alpha. This region is both the ancestral home of the Green Dragonflight and the proving grounds of the Marruk Centaur. Blizzard promised “incredible vibes” to those who check it out.

This fifth phase of Dragonflight testing also includes two new dungeons (The Azure Vault and Brackenhide Hollow), talent revamps for the Holy Paladin and Warlock, and extensive work on the tailoring and engineering professions.

Meanwhile, the pre-patch for Wrath Classic went into beta testing this week. This is most notable for including the zombie plague event that will cascade worldwide prior to the expansion’s release.

Source: World of Warcraft, 2
Activision-Blizzard is considered a controversial gaming company owing to a long string of scandals over the last few years, including the Blitzchung boycott, mass layoffs, labor disputes, and executive pay fiasco. In 2021, the company was sued by California for fostering a work environment rife with sexual harassment and discrimination, the disastrous corporate response to which compounded Blizzard’s ongoing pipeline issues and the widespread perception that its online games are in decline. Multiple state and federal agencies are investigating the company as employees unionize and call for Bobby Kotick’s resignation. As of 2022, the company is being acquired by no less than Microsoft.
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