What’s New?

The third phase of MoP Classic — dubbed “The Thunder King” — will go live on December 9, 2025 (3:00 PM Pacific Time). (Blizzard Watch)
With it come major additions: two fresh zones (the Isle of Thunder and the Isle of Giants), world bosses, a new gear-upgrade system (“Thunderforging”), revamped challenge modes, and — most importantly — the new raid Throne of Thunder. (Blizzard Watch)

What This Means for Players

• New horizons — Explore the Isle of Thunder & Isle of Giants for the first time.
• Epic challenges — Fight world bosses like Nalak, the Storm Lord and Oondasta, or dive into the Throne of Thunder raid with your guild.
• Better loot — Thanks to Thunderforging, raid drops now have a chance to appear up to 6 item-levels higher than standard — a big upgrade boost.
• Competitive edge — New challenge-mode timers, dungeons with Celestial mechanics and attractive seasonal rewards (mounts, titles, transmogs…) give motivation to both casual players and seasoned raiders.

What We Recommend Doing Right Now

• Start prepping your characters: check gear, professions, consumables — get ready for the incoming zone unlock.
• Reach out to guildmates / friends: early January (post-release) will likely see lots of group activity — good time for raids or world-boss runs.
• Keep an eye on community and official news: first patches often bring balance tweaks or bug fixes — valuable before committing to major runs.

Mark Your Calendar!

Phase 3 “The Thunder King” – Live on December 9, 2025