Patch 12.2: The Worldcore
Blizzard did a little oopsie. They left an icon in the 12.1 PTR build. That icon tells us exactly what 12.2's going to be. Welcome to Patch 12.2: The Worldcore.
Gerard Mc Auley
Researcher and Writer for Warcraft Content. Also one of the two hosts for the Lorewalking Podcast!
Warcraft Posts
Sargeras Finally Makes Sense
With 12.0.7, we're going back to an ex-Legion planet. On that planet, we finally see first-hand something that WoW has only ever hinted at before. Sargeras' Burning Crusade, at long last, makes sense.
Warcraft Videos
It Wasn't Supposed To Be Xal'atath
Xal'atath's story once belonged to someone else. Someone much more fundamental to WoW's history.
Lore
This Is How Blizzard Are Tying The Past Together
The Worldcore is the Titans' endgame, but Xal'atath just got there first.
Lore
Midnight's First Story Is Over. Here's What It All Means.
From the Darkwell to the Dawnwell and the grand reunification of the elves. What, exactly, has Xal'atath accomplished?
Warcraft Videos
All The Voidspire Story You Missed
There's a lot going on in the raid. Way more than most of us might have seen on our first run through.
Warcraft Videos
"Kill For Me, NOW!"
The last real "blood" elf, Astalor Bloodsworn, is an absolute lunatic. Here's what he's up to.
Lore
This Is A War, And We're Going To Lose
This is how we're going to lose this fight.
Warcraft Videos
Who, Exactly, Is This 'Arator' Guy?
Arator is much more than the son of major characters. We'll be spending a lot of time with him in Midnight, so here's what you should know about his story.
The Legion Return
There's a lot going on millions of miles from Azeroth. For now, anyway. By the time we put an end to Xal'atath's scheming on our home turf, the Legion will have finishing rebuilding for a comeback. No, seriously. We have the evidence.
Lore
This Midnight B-Plot Promises A Warcraft-y Future
"Draenei" means the exiled ones. What, then, do we call these new draenei exiled once more? Regardless, this side quest expands the universe in a perfect Warcraft-y way.
Warcraft Videos
The Modern Alliance Feels Pointless
What happened to "Grab your sword and fight the Horde"? Does the Alliance mean anything anymore? Let's try to find out.