While Mists of Pandaria already comes packed full of some of the most
diverse and expansive World of Warcraft content to date, we’re staying
true to our goal of delivering new content faster. With that in mind,
we’re pleased to share that the first major Mists of Pandaria content
update, Patch 5.1, is well underway.
In fact, our plan is to release a build of patch 5.1 on the Public Test
Realms soon so you can experience it for yourself! Initially, the PTR
build won’t include all of the 5.1 patch content, but here’s a glimpse
of the major features that are already in the pipeline.
Patch 5.1 Features
Pandaria and the War of Conquest
While members of the Horde and the Alliance have been busy exploring the
exotic continent of Pandaria, Garrosh and Varian have been gathering
their forces in preparation for the struggle to exert the influence of
the Horde and the Alliance over these long-lost lands. Players who have
quested through Pandaria will see forces of both factions arrive in
force on the shores of the unspoiled continent, bringing the tensions
between the Horde and the Alliance into sharp focus. New daily quest
hubs and faction reputations will be available to adventurers eager to
do their part in the brewing conflict.
Brawler’s Guild
Underground fighting rings have sprung up in Stormwind and Orgrimmar
that will give brawlers a chance to earn bragging rights by testing
their solo PvE mettle against some of the toughest creatures found in
World of Warcraft. The first rule of brawls is you don’t talk about
brawls. The second rule…
Pet Battles Improvements
Several UI and other improvements will be added to the Pet Battles
system, including a way to upgrade the rarity of pets that you’ve
captured.
Item Upgrades
You will be able to spend Valor Points to improve the item level and quality of gear you already own.
The Quest Continues
Wrathion is keenly interested in the conflict exploding between the
factions on Pandaria’s southern shore. He’s sure to have additional
tasks for players to complete as they continue their quest for Legendary
gear.
Keep in mind this is only a taste of what’s to come, and that there’s
even more in store. Stay tuned for additional details as we prepare
release Patch 5.1 for testing!
