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World of Warcraft

Dive back into Azeroth as WoW Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7 arrives on the PTR, teasing a range of updates and new systems. From the week-by-week zone shifts of Dreamsurge to a built-in ping system and class tweaks, this minor patch brings several meaningful changes that reshape world content, communication, and class playstyles. WoW Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7: What to Expect Release timing The patch is scheduled to launch on September 5th for North America, with the EMEA region receiving it during the regular weekly reset on September 6th. This update follows roughly two months after Patch 10.1.5 and introduces content and quality-of-life improvements aimed at keeping gameplay fresh. Dreamsurge: weekly zone transformations Dreamsurge rotates one of the four original Dragon Isles zones each week into an alternate, dream-altered version. That zone features unique world quests, activities, and weeklies. Group rares inside the Dreamsurge zone receive enhanced powers and an increased chance to drop upgraded gear. Waking Dream portals function like invasions, appearing as major events for large groups and minor events suitable for solo players or small parties. Players who obtain the Dreamsurge Coalescence can vote on a buff every 30 minutes; the selected buff applies to everyone in the region until the next vote, encouraging community engagement. Ping system: streamlined communication A new ping system simplifies non-verbal communication. Hold the G key and left-click to open a radial ping wheel offering commands such as Attack, Assist, Warning, and On My Way. Contextual pings are available by holding G and clicking on enemies, the ground, or unit frames. The ping options include two activation modes (single press or press-and-hold) and new Options panel settings for customization. Mistweaver mana changes Mistweaver Monks receive mana-focused adjustments to Mana Tea to improve mana management. The patch introduces the Energizing Brew talent that speeds Mana Tea channeling and increases mana generation. Mana Tea itself is reworked so players gain stacks for every 25,000 mana spent, with a chance to gain an extra stack based on critical strike chance. Consuming a stack restores mana and reduces spell costs while allowing movement. Lifecycles also gains interactions that provide chances to generate Mana Tea stacks. Class and talent updates Several class adjustments accompany this patch: Restoration Druids gain the Master Shapeshifter talent, which grants additional effects tied to the current shapeshift form. Vengeance Demon Hunters see redesigns to Illidan’s Grasp with new crowd-control and damage behaviors intended for PvP scenarios. Character customization and heritage The patch continues updates to customization options: Heritage Armor accessibility is extended to Night Elf and Forsaken characters. Forsaken gain five new skin colors, and Night Elf characters receive new face markings and body tattoos. Note that Draenei were temporarily disabled on the PTR to address a bug. Alchemy and consumables The Greater Draconic Phial Cauldron duration increases from three minutes to five minutes, improving consumable uptime for alchemy users. Dungeons, raids, and dragonriding content Dawn of the Infinite is split on Heroic into two separate dungeons: Galakrond’s Fall and Murozond’s Rise, while the original Mythic difficulty remains available. The Eastern Kingdoms Cup is a dragonrider racing event with 16 races in Normal, Advanced, and Reverse routes. Players can earn Riders of Azeroth Badges redeemable through the event coordinator Maztha. The starting quest is available from the Holiday Enthusiast outside Valdrakken’s bank. The Challenge Course introduces weekly dragonriding courses across the Dragon Isles, unlocking new tracks permanently and testing players’ flight skills without resource generation. Visual, UI, and accessibility improvements Patch 10.1.7 adds numerous interface refinements: A Sell All Junk button at vendors simplifies inventory management. Enhanced Dragon Isles Summary window scroll bar and a new mail icon animation improve visibility. Ping chat lines can be used with Text-to-Speech, and ping categories are reordered for convenience. Minimap tracking for Tuskarr Tackleboxes can be toggled via the Find Fish function. Ready Check prompt art and Battle.net quest icon visuals receive updates. Real-time chat moderation To foster a safer community, whisper messages from non-friends containing potentially harassing content are hidden by default and can be revealed with an option to report offending players. This system gives players more control over their chat experience and reporting tools. Cosmetics and personalization The Infinite Scales Drakewatcher Manuscripts convert into the Visage of the Infinite, expanding customization options beyond scales to include new hair, horn, and eye colors for deeper character personalization. Conclusion WoW Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7 refines many aspects of gameplay—world content, communication, class systems, and customization—while adding new activities like Dreamsurge, the ping system, and dragonriding challenges. With the patch rolling out on September 5th and 6th, players can look forward to exploring these features and adjusting strategies across Azeroth.

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Patch 10.1.7, live on PTR and due September 5–6, adds Dreamsurge zone rotations, a new ping communication system, class adjustments (notably Mistweaver mana changes), dragonriding events and UI improvements.

WoW Classic

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WoW Classic restores the original 2004 World of Warcraft experience, emphasizing slow-level progression, community-driven gameplay, and challenging dungeons and raids that prioritize teamwork over modern conveniences.