Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Patch 11.1.5 for World of Warcraft will begin rolling out on April 22, 2024. This update introduces several new features and returning content, though players will need to be patient as the rollout will be staggered over several weeks following the initial release.
What's Coming at Launch?
When Patch 11.1.5 goes live on April 22, players will immediately gain access to the new Nightfall Scenario and significant UI improvements, including the highly anticipated Cooldown Manager. This new interface feature allows for tracking important cooldowns and buffs through customizable HUD elements, accessible via Game Menu > Options > Advanced Options with further customization through Edit Mode.
Also launching on day one is the Winds of Mysterious Fortune buff, providing experience and reputation boosts for characters between levels 10-79. Notably, this buff excludes Undermine factions, which has sparked some debate in the community.
Content Schedule: Mark Your Calendars
The remainder of Patch 11.1.5 content will arrive according to this schedule:
- April 28, 2024: Children's Week begins, featuring updated content from the patch
- May 20, 2024: Horrific Visions make their return, bringing back corruptions as helm enchants (changed from weapons to accommodate Death Knights)
- June 10 to mid-July, 2024: The Dastardly Duos event runs
The Return of Corruptions
Veterans of Battle for Azeroth will recognize returning corruption effects like Twilight Devastation and Echoing Void when Horrific Visions return. However, community discussions suggest these effects may be less powerful than their previous incarnations.
The decision to implement corruptions as helm enchants rather than weapon enchants appears to be a deliberate choice to ensure Death Knights can fully participate in this content.
Community Reactions
The announcement has generated mixed responses from the World of Warcraft community. Some players have expressed disappointment regarding the staggered content release, particularly the month-long wait for Horrific Visions after the initial patch launch.
Another point of contention is the apparent absence of Puzzling Cartel Chips (dinars) in the patch notes, despite their previous announcement. The exclusion of Undermine factions from the reputation buff has also raised eyebrows among the player base.
What About Future Content?
While not officially confirmed by Blizzard, community speculation suggests that Patch 11.1.7 might arrive around July 17, with Patch 11.2 potentially launching on September 16, followed by Season 3 on September 23, 2024. These dates remain speculation based on the current content cadence.
For complete details on Patch 11.1.5, players can visit the official World of Warcraft website or check the official forum announcement.
