Blizzard Entertainment is set to expand World of Warcraft with the Legacy of Arathor content update launching June 17. This mid-expansion update introduces challenging new Overcharged Delves, accessibility improvements, and brings back the popular Greedy Emissary event with exclusive rewards including a new mount and recolored Tier 2 armor sets.
New Features Coming to Azeroth
The Legacy of Arathor update delivers several significant additions to World of Warcraft. Players can look forward to Overcharged Delves, which offer a more challenging version of the existing Delve content. Lorewalker Cho also returns with new Lorewalking adventures, giving players fresh story content featuring the beloved Pandaren character.
Perhaps most notably for many players, Blizzard is introducing two major accessibility features: the Combat Assistant and Single-Button Assistant. These tools aim to make gameplay more accessible and provide additional options for players who might benefit from streamlined controls.
The Greedy Emissary Returns with Exclusive Rewards
The update marks the return of the Greedy Emissary event, with emissaries appearing in Stormwind, Orgrimmar, Dornogal, and Undermine. Players can earn exclusive rewards including a coveted new mount that will be available as a direct drop.
Additionally, adventurers can unlock the Titan Disc Belt at the start of the event and upgrade it through weekly quests, providing a progression path throughout the event's duration.
What Can Players Collect in Legacy of Arathor?
Collectors and transmog enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in this update. Recolored Tier 2 armor sets will be available through the Greedy Emissary event, with currency drops that can be used to purchase individual armor pieces.
For those hunting legacy items throughout Azeroth, the Collector's Bounty buff will increase drop rates in older content, making it an ideal time to farm for those elusive mounts, pets, and transmog items from previous expansions.
Player Reactions and Expectations
Community response to the announcement has been mixed. Many players are excited about the new accessibility features and the Collector's Bounty buff, while some have expressed concerns about the timegating of rewards and the perceived balance of content between Alliance and Horde factions.
The "Legacy of Arathor" name suggests a focus on Alliance storylines, as Arathor was a significant human kingdom in World of Warcraft's lore. This has prompted discussion about the content balance between factions in the current expansion.
With the update launching on June 17, players have just a couple of weeks to prepare for these new adventures and challenges in Azeroth.