Patch 9.0.1 Shadowlands Pre-Patch Release Candidate

PTR Posted 2020/09/22 at 5:25 PM by perculia

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Class changes are a major part of every pre-patch, and the Shadowlands pre-patch includes a number of returning abilities, a target cap on AoE abilities, and some overhauls like Shadow Priests. In the pre-patch, players will also lose access to the Corruption system.

Leveling in Shadowlands is drastically different. There's a level squish, placing level 120 players down to 50, an item level squish, and removal of experience from heirlooms. Most notably, the leveling flow is completely revamped, with a brand-new starting zone from 1-10, Exile's Reach, and then a streamlined leveling experience from 10-50, Chromie Time, in which players level through only one continent.

The Newcomer Mentor System allows veteran players to give friendly advice to new players.

Old-school crafted items can have their item level increased or decreased through Relic of the Past, so they remain useful throughout the leveling experience.

Hunters have greatly-expanded stable slots and numerous new tames like alpacas, elekks, ponies, and cloud serpents.

Unlocking Allied Races is much easier in the pre-patch as reputation requirements are removed.

Most races have received dozens of new character customization options.

The barbershop has also received many customization updates, including the option to change your gender and modify your Druid bear and cat forms.

New interface options include Ray Tracing support and Motion Sickness accessibility controls.

All "Horse" mounts (aka Unicorns) can now fly.

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Comment by Lorelai1548October 6th. Only because we've never had a Level Squish before and I think it's going to cause issues with some scaling as it'll be more difficult for people to do mog runs and stuff temporarily for Legion content on Mythic. I know that's not a huge priority but the less time with issues the more time we have to complete things and work on stuff that isn't Shadowlands related.Comment by GorgopSoon.Comment by Zaphod392Oct 6th - Shirakess Apprentice castbar says so :)Comment by NurutikiMost likely on the 29th, but the 6th wouldnt be that far away either.Comment by Radoznali6thComment by WagroudonProbably october 6th unfortunately, to give pvp players some time, even though I really hoped it would be on September 29thComment by m2geekOH GOD, JUST GIVE US A DATE ALREADY!Comment by Naythen12Im sticking to my 29th gut feeling that Ive had since augustComment by Karnas29th my bet I got the October release date waaay back with my friends I knew Shadowlands was around Halloween. Gut feeling, and I'm open to 6th because of the current situation but statistically expecting a 29th Sep release :)Comment by mlcfayOctober 6th! Can't come soon enough!Comment by LeafstaggerI wish it was September 29th/30th, but no, everything's pointing to the 6th.Comment by GilneanRavenHype hype hypeComment by Zachen29th please. 3 weeks of prepatch is way too little.Comment by SangfoudreAccording to Nazjatar naga's channeling, it'll be 7/10 at 9am (EU).Comment by MagikChocoboHere's hoping for a 29th release.Comment by NyxxeOctober 6th -so they castheth, so they sayeth ...Comment by HolyTechSo far every patch duration has been a even numbers of weeks, so I say 29th and we will hear it tomorrow.Comment by TurowaiMy money is on Oct 6th/7th tbh, it just makes more sense overall imhoComment by Strungeng26Comment by BlesstheBestPlacing my bet on the 29th. No way they do a 3 week pre-patch with all the class and leveling changes.

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