WoW Classic Unveils Phase 7 Launch Date for Season of Discovery

World of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discovery's Final Phase

Get ready, adventurers! Blizzard has announced that the seventh and final phase of World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery will commence on January 28. This exciting update will introduce the thrilling Karazhan Crypts dungeon and the intense Scourge Invasions event, offering new challenges and experiences for players. Just over a week later, on February 6, guilds will have the opportunity to tackle the legendary Naxxramas raid, which promises to bring fresh twists and tests of skill.

Following closely on the heels of Phase 6, which saw players return to Silithus for the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain and the Ahn'qiraj raids, Phase 7 promises to keep the momentum going. During their adventures in Ahn'qiraj, players encountered a mysterious Shadowy Figure among the desert ruins. While speculation ran rampant that this figure was Xal'atath, the main antagonist of World of Warcraft: The War Within, the NPC only offered cryptic comments about the Old Gods. Will this enigmatic character make a final appearance in Phase 7? Only time will tell.

Phase 7 kicks off on Tuesday, January 28, following scheduled server maintenance. Once servers are back online, players can dive into the new Karazhan Crypts 5-player dungeon located in Deadwind Pass. This dungeon takes adventurers beneath the iconic tower of Karazhan, which later became a 10-player raid in The Burning Crusade. Alongside this, the Scourge Invasions event will see hordes of undead monsters swarm various zones and cities across Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. Players can engage in new Scourge Invasion quests at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands, and collect Necrotic Runes from undead foes to purchase new consumable items.

World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery Phase 7 Goes Live January 28

• Season of Discovery Phase 7 launches on Tuesday, January 28, following server maintenance.
• Phase 7 introduces the Scourge Invasions event, the new Karazhan Crypts dungeon, and the Naxxramas raid.
• New runes will be available from Rune Brokers across Azeroth.
• A new "Empower" difficulty option will be available in Naxxramas.

With the launch of Phase 7, Rune Brokers in starting zones and capital cities will offer new runes for players to enhance their abilities. On February 6, the Naxxramas raid will open its doors, challenging players to overcome its formidable bosses. Similar to the Ahn'qiraj raid, Naxxramas will feature an "Empower" difficulty option for those seeking an extra challenge. After conquering the raid's four wings, players can face the final showdown in the Frostwyrm Lair against Sapphiron and Kel'thuzad.

While Season of Discovery is set to conclude with Phase 7, World of Warcraft Classic has an exciting 2025 ahead across all its versions. As we look forward to what Blizzard has planned for Seasonal realms, the journey through Azeroth continues to captivate and challenge players around the globe.