World of Warcraft Classic Reveals When Season of Discovery\'s Phase 7 Will Launch

Summary

• World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery concludes with its seventh and final phase, launching January 28th.
• This update introduces the Karazhan Crypts dungeon and the Scourge Invasions event.
• Guilds can tackle the challenging Naxxramas raid starting February 6th.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced the January 28th launch of World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery Phase 7, the final phase of this season. This highly anticipated update brings two significant additions: the Karazhan Crypts dungeon and the Scourge Invasions event. Following closely on February 6th, guilds will be able to challenge the legendary Naxxramas raid, promising new strategic layers for experienced players.

Phase 7 arrives just two months after Phase 6, which transported players back to Silithus for the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline and the Ahn'qiraj raids. During Ahn'qiraj, a mysterious Shadowy Figure captivated players, sparking speculation about their identity and connection to the Old Gods. While theories abounded, the figure's role remains unresolved, leaving open the possibility of a final appearance in Phase 7.

While Phase 7 marks the end of Season of Discovery, the challenges for World of Warcraft Classic players are far from over. Beginning Tuesday, January 28th, following scheduled server maintenance, players can explore the new Karazhan Crypts, a 5-player dungeon located beneath the iconic Karazhan tower (later a 10-player raid in The Burning Crusade). Simultaneously, the Scourge Invasions event will unleash waves of undead across Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. Players can participate in new Scourge Invasion quests at Light's Hope Chapel, earning Necrotic Runes to purchase unique consumables.

World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery Phase 7: Launch Details

• Season of Discovery Phase 7 launches Tuesday, January 28th, after server maintenance.
• This phase introduces the Scourge Invasions, the Karazhan Crypts dungeon, and the Naxxramas raid.
• New runes will be available from Rune Brokers throughout Azeroth.
• Naxxramas will feature a new "Empower" difficulty option.

New runes will become available from Rune Brokers in starting zones and capital cities with the launch of Phase 7. A week later, on February 6th, the Naxxramas raid opens its doors. Similar to Ahn'qiraj, Naxxramas offers an "Empower" difficulty setting for those seeking a greater challenge. After conquering Naxxramas' four wings, players can enter the Frostwyrm Lair to confront the final bosses, Sapphiron and Kel'thuzad.

Although Season of Discovery concludes with Phase 7, World of Warcraft Classic has a busy 2025 planned across all its versions. The future of Seasonal realms and Blizzard's plans remain to be seen.