WoW Classic : La version Wrath Of The Lich King s’éloigne du « classique » dès le mois prochain.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic’s next update is a big one, adding not only the expansion’s penultimate raid but also a slew of modern quality-of-life features, including one highly-requested feature Blizzard at one time seemed intent to never add: the Random Dungeon Finder.

The Fall of the Lich King patch

The highly anticipated Fall of the Lich King patch for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is set to arrive the week of October 10. This update brings a host of exciting additions, including the opening of the Icecrown Citadel raid on October 12, where players can finally confront Arthas himself. Alongside the new raid, the patch will also introduce three additional dungeons: The Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, and Halls of Reflection. Furthermore, a new difficulty level will be available for existing dungeons.

The Dungeon Finder

One of the most significant additions in this update is the long-awaited Random Dungeon Finder, also known as RDF. Originally introduced in 2009, towards the end of Wrath of the Lich King’s lifespan, the Dungeon Finder revolutionized dungeon matchmaking by automatically grouping players based on their specific class role and teleporting them to the chosen dungeon. Despite concerns about potentially harming the social aspect of the game, Blizzard decided to include this highly-requested feature. Players can opt for specific dungeons or make use of the « random » dungeon feature, which grants additional rewards once per day. The Dungeon Finder function remains faithful to its original form in the modern version of WoW.

Concerns about the social element

Prior to the release of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Blizzard expressed their initial hesitation about including the Dungeon Finder. They envisioned a re-release of the expansion that preserved the social interaction between players by requiring them to manually find groups, interact with others on their server, and physically travel to the desired dungeon. However, since the release of Wrath Classic in September 2022, there has been a significant demand from players for the inclusion of the Dungeon Finder. Finally, Blizzard has recognized the voices of the community and is now committed to delivering this feature.

Additional features

In addition to the Dungeon Finder, Wrath Classic players can look forward to other modern features from the current version of World of Warcraft. The collections tab will allow players to store their various pets and mounts separately, freeing up valuable bag space. These companions can then be summoned at any time. Furthermore, the updated quest tracking system eliminates the need to read extensive quest text. Players will be provided with clear directions on where to go and what to accomplish in order to complete quests, transforming the gameplay experience.

For those seeking a more old-school challenge, Blizzard recently launched official « Hardcore » permadeath servers for WoW Classic. Players on these servers experience exhilarating gameplay where unexpected and sometimes hilarious deaths occur.

Overall, the Fall of the Lich King patch promises exciting new content for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic players, blending modern convenience with the nostalgic charm of the original game. The arrival of the Dungeon Finder, along with other quality-of-life improvements, will undoubtedly enhance the gameplay experience and cater to the desires of the dedicated player base.

Source : www.gamespot.com