The pre-patch ‘Shadowlands’ is now live, but the pre-expansion event will...

Blizzard has finally released the pre-patch for World of Warcraft: Schattenlande bring with it all the changes that the new expansion will have.

World of Warcraft Fans had long expected the arrival of Shadowlands. Unfortunately, they have yet to hear about a specific launch date from Blizzard. However, that doesn’t mean you have to wait a long time to see the changes that have been made for the new extension.

Shadowlands Pre-Patch now live in North America

The North American World of Warcraft Fans can now experience most of the updates and improvements in Shadowlands. This is because Blizzard just went live with the pre-patch in the region.

Blizzard is already preparing for a European launch for the pre-patch. Other regions might have to wait a while longer, but everyone would get a taste of the updates soon.

Fortunately for Blizzard, fans aren’t complaining much, even if the company delays the delay Shadowlands start. Many players were disappointed like that Battle for Azeroth turned out.

This is probably why Blizzard is taking as much time as it takes to develop the new expansion. Many hope so Shadowlands would be a good fresh start for them World of Warcraft Franchise.

The pre-expansion event is delayed

The pre-patch was originally supposed to come with a pre-expansion event called Death Rising. Here players have to defend the world from the undead.

In the trailer for the new expansion, Sylvanas defeated the Lich King and took control of the dead. Without someone to control the Scourge, they would undoubtedly ravage the world.

However, Blizzard has decided to postpone this event as well until a specific date for the launch of the new expansion is released.

What to expect in the pre-patch

Blizzard had previously released the patch notes for the Shadowlands Pre-patch. One of the most noticeable changes in the game would be a level squish, the first time the game has done this.

This level squish has a maximum level cap of 60. This means that players will reach the maximum level in BFA is squeezed to level 50 in the new expansion.

Players will also have a new launch area called Exile’s Reach, various new character customization options, a “Newcomer Chat” channel for beginners seeking advice from veterans, and much more.

So far, Blizzard has not announced when they will launch the new expansion. However, fans can expect Shadowlands fall before the end of 2020.

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