Latest PTR news from World of Warcraft.
Patch 12.1 PTR Catalyst tooltips have been updated, confirming that acquisition in Midnight Season 2 will mirror Season 1, requiring five Venomblight Manaflux per charge while allowing tier gear to keep secondary stats.
Patch 12.1 PTR introduces a new generic loading screen titled "Hope Shall Rise" for Midnight world zones, replacing the previous Eastern Kingdoms art.
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining reveals class tuning and talent adjustments for Druids, Demon Hunters, and Evokers, featuring base spell damage adjustments and PvP multiplier updates.
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining reveals that completing higher difficulty Prey achievements on Hard or Nightmare difficulty will automatically award the lower difficulty achievements, removing the need to grind them separately.
Patch 12.1 PTR development notes introduce a reworked Blood Death Knight tier set, redesigned Mage defensives, and a PvP diminishing returns reset timer increase to 20 seconds alongside Season 2 dungeon testing.
Outlaw Rogue writer Guy reviews the upcoming Patch 12.1 talent changes and Season 2 tier set, warning that the spec may still struggle on 2-3 target cleave fights in the next raid tier.
Patch 12.1 datamining reveals the splash screen for Curse of Ula'tek, showcasing the new Coiled Isle zone, Zul'jan's campaign, and a new instanced world boss Lair.
Shadow Priest writer Ellipsis reviews the Patch 12.1 PTR class changes, analyzing the new Shadeburst AoE talent, Voidform quality-of-life updates, and the underwhelming new tier set bonuses.
Patch 12.1 PTR Fire Mage changes and the new Season 2 tier set are reviewed by Preheat, highlighting a 15% buff to Pyroblast and Flamestrike alongside a gameplay shift toward hard-casting Pyroclasm.
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining has revealed new maps, including the Coiled Isle zone, the Venomous Abyss raid entrance, three new Delves, and the Tidebound Grotto raid lair.
Vengeance Demon Hunter PTR changes for Patch 12.1 include undocumented Sigil adjustments, talent tree pathing updates, and a lackluster Tier Set that fails to provide defensive value.
Devastation Evoker changes on the Patch 12.1 PTR redesign the Rising Fury apex talent to grant the new Unbound Flame spell, alongside a review of the spec's Season 2 tier set.
Subtlety Rogue writer Fuu reviews the Patch 12.1 PTR class changes, calling the resource nerfs and Season 2 tier set a disappointing step backward that slows down spec pacing.
Preservation Evoker changes in Patch 12.1 rework Dream Breath, reducing instant healing by 50% and boosting periodic healing by 118%, alongside a new Season 2 tier set that could elevate Flameshaper in raids.
Valeera receives a new Poisons choice node and several new Combat and Utility Curios in Patch 12.1 Delves, offering players more customization for Midnight Season 2.
Restoration Shaman remains the weakest raid healer in Patch 12.1 despite quality-of-life changes to Healing Rain and an interesting Season 2 tier set, according to writer Harreks.
Patch 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek introduces a massive selection of special effect gear, cantrip weapons, and trinkets from Midnight Season 2 dungeons and The Venomous Abyss raid.
Devourer Demon Hunter receives major pacing adjustments and a new Soulburst-focused tier set on the Patch 12.1 PTR, reducing Void Metamorphosis burst while boosting baseline ability damage by 20%.
Patch 12.1 introduces the Illusion: Venomcoil weapon illusion, a green poison-themed reward earned by reaching Rival II (1950 rating) in Midnight Season 2 Rated PvP.
Patch 12.0.7 introduces Bartender Bob's "No Weapons Allowed" Rack, a player housing decor item earned via the Highly Decorated achievement that hides weapons when interacted with.
