Blizzard Entertainment has announced "The Wings and Wisdom Pack" for World of Warcraft, featuring majestic Great Raven mounts and feathery-themed transmog items inspired by iconic mages Khadgar and Medivh. The new store offering was unveiled on May 21, 2024, allowing players to soar through Azeroth on these impressive avian companions.
Premium Ravens with Proper Landing Animations
Unlike some previous bird mounts in World of Warcraft, these Great Ravens come with proper landing and sitting animations—a notable improvement over mounts like the Murderous Omen, Parrots, and Albatross which have faced criticism for their animation shortcomings. This attention to detail has been positively received by some players who appreciate the enhanced immersion.
The Wings and Wisdom Pack includes both the raven mounts and matching feathery-themed transmog items, creating a cohesive aesthetic for players who want to channel the mystical energy of Azeroth's legendary archmages.
What's in the New Store Pack?
- Great Raven mounts inspired by Khadgar and Medivh
- Feathery-themed transmog items
- Improved mount animations for landing and sitting
Community Reception: Mixed Feelings
The announcement has sparked considerable debate within the World of Warcraft community. Many players have expressed frustration regarding the timing of this store release, which coincides with ongoing issues in the recent patch—particularly the Nightfall event, which several players report is broken and not awarding proper credit.
A common sentiment among players is disappointment that these distinctive mounts are available exclusively through the cash shop rather than as rewards for in-game achievements or activities. One forum user noted: "I was reading in other threads, yesterday, that were saying this is about the time Bliz will put out a new mount in the cash shop to distract from all the bad going on with the patch."
Defending the Release
Some community members have taken a more moderate stance, pointing out that the items can technically be purchased with in-game gold through the WoW Token system. Others highlight that the art and transmog teams responsible for creating these items operate independently from the gameplay teams tasked with addressing current patch issues.
For players interested in learning more about the Wings and Wisdom Pack, Blizzard has published a detailed article on the official World of Warcraft website.