World of Warcraft: Hotfixes, Midnight changes, and Xbox rumor

Blizzard has released a new batch of quick corrections and balance adjustments in World of Warcraft while fine-tuning the next expansion, Midnight. Recent changes include Interface improvements, fixes to dungeons and raids, and new features in Legion Remix, in addition to specific adjustments for Classic and Mists of Pandaria Classic.

At the same time, the study tightens rules against add-on automation looking ahead to MidnightAnd a report suggesting the possible arrival of WoW on the next Xbox is gaining traction. All of this comes on top of the first playtests of the expansion, where The narrative shines through, along with a much-anticipated social housing system..

Wave of hotfixes: what's changing in WoW

The last few days have left a trail of modifications in systems, classes and content, including adjustments to roles and charactersNext, we compiled the most relevant points applied by Blizzard in The War Within, Legion Remix, Classic and MoP Classic.

• Objects and economy
  • The rewards from the Ethereal Gear Chest can now be converted into the Catalyst.
  • The Magic Halloween Broomstick is flying again as it should.
  • The NPC Fixer So'kir and So'tho expand their inventory with Harvester's Edict, Ceaseless Swarmgland, and Ara-Kara Sacbrood.
  • Fixed progress on Keystone dungeons completed before 11.2.5 that did not count towards unlocking Fixer So'tho's "Turbo Boost" offer.
• Classes and balance
  • Death Knight (Frost): Total damage reduced by 3% (does not affect PvP).
  • Mage (Arcane): Total damage reduced by 3% (does not affect PvP).
  • Hunter: Dark Ranger reduces damage from Black Arrow and Bleak Powder (BM -8%, Accuracy -6%; does not affect PvP).
  • Priest (Discipline): Atonement healing increased by 15% and the out-of-raid modifier becomes 75%.
  • Priest (Holy): Fixed a Mastery interaction that healed less than intended on low-level targets.
  • Death Knight (Unholy): Fixed a bug with San'layn and the ghoul's re-summoning.
• Legion Remix
  • Lindormi Keystones are no longer capped at +49; health and damage fixes on bosses like Wrath of Azshara and Helya at high levels.
  • Druid campaign log is now correctly redirected; portals to the Druid Hall towards Duskwood (Elune's Scythe) and Grizzly Hills (Ursoc's Claws).
  • Notable increase in Valarjar fragments in Test of Valor and a solution to their out-of-band drops.
  • World Chiefs properly grant the Infinite Power Cache; Infinite Knowledge adjusts its progression of Infinite Power.
  • Eternus grants role-based boosts in Timeworn Keystones; adjustments to dungeon loot and item levels; and a reduction in Motes of a Broken Time.
  • Keystone Hero achievements reactivated (with teleports per account); daily XP bonus in Dungeon Finder for Timerunners.
  • Campaign order blocks (Warrior, Demon Hunter, Paladin, Death Knight) have been resolved, and access via Infinite Portals has been added.
  • Normalization of gathering nodes; rich and vein nodes with a higher probability of mementos; diverse mission arrangements (Suramar, Uldum, Dalaran, Shal'Aran).
  • Visual performance improvements to artifact powers and auras; Call of the Forest It generates fewer but stronger stampedes.
• Dungeons and Raids
  • Halls of Atonement: the visual effect of Crumbling Slam It no longer disappears if you jump too high.
  • Operation: Floodgate: the return stone after Geezle Gigazap works; adjustments to poorly positioned spells.
  • The Dawnbreaker: corrected for the loss of Radiant Light prior to the arrival of the barge.
  • naxxramas: reset fixes with Kel'Thuzad and various spell inconsistencies.
  • Manaforge Omega y Eco—Dome Al'dani: corrections to durations, stacks and a broad package of damage reductions in Mythic against Nexus-King Salhadaar and Dimensius.
• PvP
  • Temporarily removed from the arena rotation: Dalaran Sewers and Lordaeron Ruins.
  • Specialization-specific adjustments: improvements to Mistweaver healing, reductions to damage spikes in Retribution, changes to Blood DK set 11.2, and rebalancing of Hunter and Enhancement Shaman (e.g., Stormstrike +45% in PvP with other associated reductions).
• Interface and accessibility
  • More tracking capabilities are available in the Reuse Manager with Tracked Buffs/Bars.
• WoW Classic and Anniversary
  • Respawning of creatures in low-level areas normalized.
  • Eagle Vision and Far Sight no longer show collection nodes above your skill level.
• Mists of Pandaria Classic
  • Amber Shaper Un'sok does not prioritize older characters in Reshape Life.
  • Xuen stops transferring Vengeance to the Brewmaster at an increased rate under damage reduction.
  • Possibility to upgrade equipment from Dominance Offensive and Operation: Shieldwall; War Games enabled for Tol'viron and Tiger's Peak.

Some of these corrections take effect upon implementation, while others require scheduled realm restarts to take effect. In the EU, remember the weekly reset cycle on Wednesday for major changes.

Midnight toughens up add-ons and revamps the interface

In the Midnight alpha, Blizzard started with a very restrictive logic for avoid competitive advantages in combat through add-ons. After the first few weeks, the team has already refined the approach: for example, restrictions on chat access during meetings that interfered with popular tools were lifted.

The priority is to prevent the automation of decisions, while maintaining the ability to personalize. how the information is displayedAlong those lines, the game introduces a "timeline" of boss warnings that addons can represent with bars, in addition to allowing custom events such as breaks.

To heal without external support, work is done on new pre-adjustments of band frames Inspired by common configurations: improved visibility of dispels with bolder icons and colored borders, and larger, clearer role-based debuffs (such as tank swaps). The time-to-switch (TTS) for life, resources, and key events is also being enhanced, and enemy cast bars highlight important spells with more prominent animations.

In order to reduce cognitive load, the following have been eliminated interruptions for healers And they continue to address borderline cases detected in the alpha. Blizzard anticipates additional "significant changes" throughout the Midnight beta.

Playable First Look: Story, Zandalari, and Housing

In terms of narrative content, Midnight pits heroes like Thrall and Anduin against Xal'atath and the VoidThis shifts the conflict to iconic locations that receive a fresh coat of paint. Seeing places like Silvermoon under new threats provides visual contrast and has consequences for the blood elves.

Chaos forces warring factions to cooperate, with the Zandalari gaining focus and cultural characterization. This forced alliance is explored in raids on enclaves like Zul'Aman, with well-constructed tensions and cinematic scenes that enhance the sense of epicness without abandoning the Warcraft tone.

The new housing system lets you buy a plot of land and build your home, usable by all your characters. It can be configured. who enters and what can be movedExpand living spaces and arrange furniture with complete freedom in terms of stacking. The exterior is also customizable, from vegetation to coastal decor.

Fraternities can reserve entire neighborhoods for their community, with a designated social area, NPCs that grant furniture and improvements through missions and hunting opportunities in a "cozy" PvP-free environment. The proposal aims to become a hub for socialization with long-term progression.

WoW on the next Xbox? Report and clues

According to Windows Central, the next Xbox will be able to run Battle.net, which would open the door to Play World of Warcraft on consoleThere is no date for the new machine nor confirmation of WoW's availability at launch, but the indications fit with previous steps within the game.

During the last months, The WoW client has revealed controller support in data mining, including a a button assistant that cycles through the rotation when pressed repeatedlyand a class redesign with a tendency towards simplification. Combined with the plan to remove combat addons in Midnight, the package suggests a more pad-friendly experience.

In the calendar, The game files point to a six-week event that would end on March 9, 2026., after the closure of Legion Remix on January 19thThis has sparked speculation about a March 10, 2026 release date for Midnight. This date has not been confirmed by Blizzard, so it should be treated as what it is: a rumor based on datamining.

Practical notes for European players

If you're playing from Spain or the rest of Europe, be aware of the Wednesday morning resets for changes that require a realm reset. Among the adjustments of general interest in these weeks are the Halloween Broomstick's return to flight, the improvement of loot and item level in Timeworn stones, and the rotating offer of Fixers with key items.

For class campaigns and artifact progression in Legion Remix, the following have been placed fast portals (Druid, Paladin, DK) and fixed bottlenecks in missions. As well There is more EXP in the first random dungeon of the day and reactivation of achievements with account-wide cornerstone teleports.

In Classic and MoP Classic, respawn times in low-level zones no longer hinder leveling, and competitive features return such as War Games in specific sands, along with arrangements of encounters and balance in Naxxramas and Heart of Fear.

With the game stream stabilized by hotfixes, The focus shifts to a Midnight that seeks to reduce dependence on add-onsStrengthening the role-based interface and adding social systems such as housing, while the ecosystem prepares for a possible launch on XboxIf the plans are confirmed, The European community and Spain will face a start with many fronts to monitor closely..

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