Patch 8.2

We've seen all sorts of gear catch up mechanics in the past, often tokens that are put in place to help people newly returned to the game be competitive in the latest content, without having to spend weeks grinding out the last raid tier.

Mechagon Island is coming in patch 8.2, but it won't be like a standard zone.

In patch 8.2, we'll finally be able to fly — and that includes the new zones we'll be going to.

Update: Patch 8.2 now has an official release date!

Even if you're avoiding spoilers, you still probably know the basic outlines of what's coming in patch 8.2 -- Queen Azshara's Naga are attacking the world and we're going to Nazjatar, there's a new kingdom of steampunk Gnomes called Mechagon and we're going there too, and, oh yeah, all that stuff that happened in 8.1.5 has repercussions in the War Campaign.

It's no secret that several folks around here at Blizzard Watch are really curious what's up with Wrathion -- the last time we saw him in person was during the Deaths of Chromie scenario back in Legion, and before that he made an appearance on the Alpha for that expansion before being replaced with Ebyssian.

We're getting so many awesome mounts in the new zones in patch 8.2.

How are you doing collecting the 11 new battle pets released in 8.1.5, which correspond to the newest Raiding with Leashes achievement?

Okay, wherever Thrall has been spending his time since handing over the Doomhammer and skedaddling in Legion, I think it's fair to say he has not been skipping Arm Day.

In patch 8.2 we're getting a new piece of gear, one that's supposed to give players control over how they play.