After months of anticipation, theDragonflightexpansion is now live onWorld of Warcraft’sretail servers. Though many players had doubts thatWorld of Warcraftwould be ready to launchDragonflightby the end of the year, the expansion’s launch has arrived without any delays.World of Warcraft: Dragonflighttakes players to the Dragon Isles–the ancestral homeland of the dragons and prison of the Primal Incarnates. Players can explore thenew zones ofDragonflightastride customizable Dragonriding mounts, experiment with a revamped crafting system, and play the new dracthyr Evoker class.RELATED:World of Warcraft Fan Shares Theory on Next Playable Horde Allied RaceDragonflightincreases the level cap to 70, granting players 10 more points to flesh out their builds using therevamped Talent Trees inWorld of Warcraft. To level beyond 60, make an Evoker, and explore the Dragon Isles, players must first purchase and registerDragonflight. However,Shadowlandsis now included in the base subscription cost forWorld of Warcraft, so players can experience the previous expansion without owningDragonflight.
The launch ofDragonflightheralds the end of theShadowlandsera ofWorld of Warcraft. This launch has also made severalShadowlandsrewards unobtainable in-game for the time being, such as the Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm fromWrath of the Lich King Classicor Jigglesworth Sr. from the Fated Season 4 raids. Though the full launch also spells an end for thePrimal Storms pre-patch event, players who missed out on its rewards can earn some of them when the event repeats duringDragonflight.
The players amassed at theDragon Isles zeppelin towers and docksfor some time before launch are an indication of how excited players are forDragonflight. Like any MMO expansion launch, the opening days ofDragonflightmay experience some log in and population problems. Players should remember to be patient while the servers stabilize from the inevitable influx of players rushing to the Dragon Isles.
Some players still have reservations aboutDragonflight’srelease, however. Considering the expansion was announced in early 2022, many wonder if its release in the same year is too soon. Balance issues andbugs discovered in theDragonflightbetainspired worry thatWorld of Warcraftmight be rushing, and may release an unfinished product. Nevertheless,World of Warcrafthas stated development forDragonflighthas been according to schedule and that it is more than ready for the new expansion. Players can dive into the Dragon Isles now to see what is in store for them, and to decide ifWorld of Warcraft’snewest expansion can meet their expectations.
