Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch Goes Live: Everything You Need

The highly anticipated Mists of Pandaria Classic pre-patch is now available, bringing nostalgic gameplay to World of Warcraft Classic servers. This pre-patch introduces major features ahead of the full expansion launch on July 21, 2025.

What’s New in the Pre-Patch

The pre-patch delivers significant content updates that transform the Classic experience:

Key Features Overview

Feature	Description
Pandaren Race	New playable race with unique starting zone
Monk Class	Three specializations: Windwalker, Mistweaver, Brewmaster
Revamped Talents	Updated talent system across all classes
Pet Battles	Strategic 3v3 turn-based combat system
AOE Looting	Streamlined loot collection
Theramore Event	Pre-expansion world event scenario

Mists of Pandaria Classic Timeline

Pre-Patch Features: Available now through July 30 Full Launch: July 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM PDT
Mogu’shan Vaults Raid: July 31, 2025

Exclusive Mount Reward

Players can earn the Shaohao’s Sage Serpent mount by completing the Pandaren starting experience during the pre-patch period. This exclusive mount transfers to modern World of Warcraft accounts.

Getting Started Guide

The pre-patch offers multiple progression paths:

New Players: Start with a Pandaren character on the Wandering Isle Existing Players: Explore revamped class talents and pet battles Boost Option: Level 85 Character Boost available

Pet Battles introduce a strategic mini-game where players collect and battle creatures across Azeroth. This feature adds depth to MMO gameplay beyond traditional questing.

The pre-patch serves as preparation for exploring Pandaria’s ancient kingdoms and confronting the expansion’s central mysteries. Players can experience the Attack on Theramore Isle scenario, which sets up the main storyline.

For complete details about upcoming features, visit the official World of Warcraft news page.

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