Ula’tek Nerf on Weekly Reset - Patch 12.1 Hotfixes for September 21st
Ula’tek gets a 40% Stone Venom damage nerf on all difficulties in Patch 12.1’s September 21 hotfixes, while Mythic Boiling Venom is now an Important Aura.
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Augmentation Evoker Buff - Class Tuning Incoming
Augmentation Evoker gets major damage buffs as Blizzard’s weekly-reset class tuning pass also adjusts hero talents and specs across Mythic+, raids, and PvP.
Fixed Count Issues in Ruby Life Pools - Patch 12.1 Midnight Hotfixes
Patch 12.1 Midnight hotfixes ensure Ruby Life Pools mobs grant enemy-force count, stop Unnerving Fixation targeting tanks, increase rated PvP rating inflation, and halve Font of Venomous Rage damage in PvP.
Midnight Season 2 PvP Rating Inflation Increased
Midnight Season 2 gets a significant PvP rating-inflation increase across all rated modes, with extra emphasis on Battleground Blitz, Rated Battlegrounds, and Rated 3v3 Arena.
Spark of Tides Fix - Patch 12.1 Hotfixes for September 15th
Patch 12.1 hotfixes restore missing Sparks of Tides and nerf Venomous Abyss encounters across Raid Finder, Heroic, and Mythic, alongside class and quest fixes.
Blizzard Likely to Restrict Interrupt Trackers More - Warcraft Tavern Interview
Blizzard may further restrict interrupt trackers in Midnight, while Ion Hazzikostas says auditory callouts and personal UI customization remain acceptable. Better default-UI tools could help groups coordinate without voice chat.
The Sword, New Paladin Quests, Bonus Rolls - Blizzard Interview with Icy Veins, Raider.IO and Wowhead
Blizzard interview previews Eclipse, Patch 12.2, new Paladin quests, transmog freedom, Mantle Vault secrets, Mythic+ changes, and the future of Great Vault Bonus Rolls.
Transmog Restrictions Removed in Patch 12.2.5
Patch 12.2.5 removes all armor transmog restrictions, letting players use any armor type for appearances; weapon restrictions may also be lifted, but Blizzard has not clarified.
World of Warcraft: Midnight and The Last Titan Roadmap Revealed
Midnight’s roadmap stretches into 2027, with Talebound arriving in patch 12.1.7, Eclipse as the expansion’s finale, and Wrath of the Lich King Remix following patch 12.2.7.
Talebound: A New Game Mode in Patch 12.1.7
Talebound is a new roguelike ARPG mode coming in Patch 12.1.7, featuring Slayer, Inquisitor, and Witch classes, multi-level runs, unique enemies and loot, and varied biomes.
Three New Race-Class Combos for Paladins Coming in Patch 12.2
Patch 12.2 adds Paladin options for Night Elves, Forsaken, and Darkspear Trolls in Midnight, with Forsaken Paladins also coming to WoW Forever.
The Last Titan World of Warcraft Expansion Teaser
The Last Titan, World of Warcraft’s 13th expansion, received a brief BlizzCon 2026 teaser, though Blizzard is withholding details to avoid spoiling Midnight.
Midnight: Eclipse Announced as Patch 12.2 - Reveal Cinematic
Midnight: Eclipse is Patch 12.2, putting Xal'atath and her plans in the spotlight. Blizzard will also preview next year's Remix and a new standalone game mode.
Wildfire Bomb, Glory of the Vanguard, and More: Class Bugfixes in Today's Hotfixes
Class bugfixes in September 10 hotfixes fix Wildfire Bomb, Glory of the Vanguard, Thistle Tea tracking, and several Delve, dungeon, Prey, and PvP issues.
Class Bugfixes and Delves Reward Proper Reputation in Latest Hotfixes
Hotfixes fix class bugs, make Soft Underbelly account-wide, improve Prey farming, restore Delves reputation rewards, and smooth Venomous Abyss encounters on September 9, 2026.
Tune in to World of Warcraft at BlizzCon 2026
BlizzCon 2026 brings World of Warcraft panels, AWC and MDI finals, creator meet-and-greets, livestreams, Twitch rewards, and a $600,000 combined esports prize pool to September 12–13.
September 4th Hotfixes - Ula'tek, Classes, Catalyst
September 4 hotfixes fix Ula’tek’s overlapping venom mechanics, Catalyst eligibility, and bugs affecting Balance Druids, Enhancement Shamans, housing achievements, and healer trinkets.
Venomous Abyss Race to World First Day 17 Recap: Liquid Wins!
Venomous Abyss Race to World First Day 17 ends with Liquid claiming its fifth straight victory, while Echo closes in amid hotfixes, bugs, and a clutch finish.
Mythic Ula'tek and The Darkwell Fixes - Patch 12.1 Hotfixes for September 3, 2026
Patch 12.1 hotfixes fix Mythic Ula’tek’s avoidable waves, preserve The Darkwell for eligible players, and resolve achievement, class, dungeon, and trinket issues.
World First Venomous Abyss Reactions and Celebratory Nerdscreams
Venomous Abyss’s Race to World First ends with Team Liquid’s fifth consecutive victory, followed by Max, Trill, Driney, and the team’s jubilant nerd screams, hugs, cheers, and tears.
