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  • Hotfix: Riding Skill Fixed for Boosted TBC Characters

    Hotfix: Riding Skill Fixed for Boosted TBC Characters

    Blizzard has deployed a hotfix today to address an issue affecting Level 58 boosted characters in TBC Classic Anniversary who did not properly receive their Riding skill.

    According to Community Manager Kaivax, the problem has now been corrected:

    With a hotfix earlier today, we corrected the level of Riding skill for boosted characters who did not receive Riding correctly. Upon completing the first boost quest “A New Beginning”, boosted characters should now automatically receive Apprentice Riding.

    What you need to do if you were affected

    If you boosted a character and already completed “A New Beginning” but did not receive Apprentice Riding:

    👉 Simply log out and log back in — your Riding skill should then be granted automatically.

    Blizzard indicated that they are confident in the fix, but they will continue monitoring reports in case any characters are still affected.

    Why this matters

    This fix is important because:

    • Apprentice Riding is required to use most ground mounts
    • Many boosted players were unable to ride properly after using their Level 58 boost
    • This issue could have delayed players preparing for Outland

    With this resolved, boosted characters should now be fully ready to step through the Dark Portal when TBC Classic Anniversary launches on February 5, 2026.

    👉 Official Blue Post:
    Riding Skill for Boosted Characters

  • Level 58 Character Boost Now Available for TBC Classic Anniversary

    Level 58 Character Boost Now Available for TBC Classic Anniversary

    With The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition officially gearing up for launch on February 5, 2026, Blizzard has now enabled one of the most anticipated services for returning and new players alike: the Level 58 Character Boost (Anniversary).

    This makes it easier than ever to step through the Dark Portal and begin your journey in Outland without having to replay the entire 1–58 leveling experience in Classic Azeroth.

    Jump Straight Into Outland

    The new Level 58 Character Boost (Anniversary) allows you to instantly bring a character up to level 58, fully prepared to start questing in Hellfire Peninsula and beyond.

    This is especially useful for:

    • Players returning after a long break
    • Those who want to reroll a new class for TBC
    • Blood Elf and Draenei fans who want to dive straight into their TBC experience
    • Classic players who don’t want to redo the full leveling grind

    Important details:

    • The boost is only usable on WoW Classic Anniversary realms
    • It is tied to the specific WoW account on which it was purchased or redeemed
    • Blood Elf and Draenei characters are eligible for the boost

    Dark Portal Pack Still Available

    Alongside the boost, Blizzard is also promoting the Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Dark Portal Pack, which includes several cosmetic rewards:

    • Viridian Phase-Hunter (Modern ground mount)
    • Re-Awakened Phase-Hunter (Classic Anniversary & Progression realms)
    • Dark Portal Hearthstone Effect (Toy)
    • Path of Illidan (Toy)

    The price of the pack is dynamic, meaning it will automatically be reduced if you already own some of the included items. Each item is also available separately.

    What This Means for Players

    With boosts now live, we expect to see:

    • More players preparing characters before February 5
    • Increased activity on TBC realms
    • More players rolling Blood Elves and Draenei in advance
    • A smoother transition into Outland at launch

    If you’re planning your return to TBC Classic Anniversary, now is a great time to decide your main, prepare your UI, and get ready for the Burning Legion.

    👉 Official Blizzard announcement:
    Get the Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Dark Portal Pack

  • TBC Anniversary: Character Boost Temporarily Disabled Due to Launch Issues

    TBC Anniversary: Character Boost Temporarily Disabled Due to Launch Issues

    The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary realms are finally live, letting players roll their new Blood Elf Paladins and Draenei Shamans — but not without a few hiccups.

    Many players quickly noticed that the $60 Character Boost they had purchased was not working after logging in. Blizzard has since confirmed that both the Character Boost and Name Change services have been temporarily disabled on the TBC Anniversary servers while engineers work on resolving the problem.

    Tom Ellis, Senior Game Producer for World of Warcraft, stated that a fix for the Character Boost should be coming later today.

    For now, players can access the realms, create characters, and explore the pre-patch content — but any purchased boosts will remain unavailable until Blizzard completes the fix.

    We’ll keep this page updated as soon as Blizzard rolls out the solution.