World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery concludes with its seventh and final phase, launching January 28th. This major update introduces the Karazhan Crypts dungeon, a challenging 5-player experience located beneath the iconic Karazhan tower. Simultaneously, the Scourge Invasions event unleashes waves of undead across Azeroth, offering new quests and rewards, including collectible Necrotic Runes for unique consumables.
The highlight of Phase 7 arrives February 6th: the infamous Naxxramas raid. This iconic raid, previously seen in Wrath of the Lich King, returns with a fresh twist. Players can test their mettle against its formidable challenges, including a new "Empower" difficulty mode for increased rewards and difficulty. Conquering Naxxramas' four wings unlocks access to the Frostwyrm Lair and the final encounters with Sapphiron and Kel'thuzad.
Rune Brokers will also offer new runes in starting zones and capital cities. While Phase 7 marks the end of Season of Discovery, Blizzard promises continued updates and content for World of Warcraft Classic throughout 2025. The future of seasonal realms remains to be seen.
Key Features of Phase 7:
- Launch Date: January 28th (following server maintenance)
- Karazhan Crypts: New 5-player dungeon.
- Scourge Invasions: Undead invasion event with quests and rewards.
- Naxxramas Raid: Iconic raid with a new "Empower" difficulty.
- New Runes: Available from Rune Brokers.
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