You've ended Deathwing's destructive rampage; now, you must unlock the mysteries of a lost continent and discover the dark secrets of Pandaria's past when World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic launches on July 21 at 3:00 pm PDT.

Explore ancient kingdoms hidden since before the Sundering, plunder vast treasures from the depths of the forgotten vaults, and rise to defend Pandaria from the shadow of a long-buried evil before it is too late.

Your new journey begins with the pre-patch hitting the servers the week of July 1, with regional server restarts.

Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Expansion Patch Available July 1

The Mists of Pandaria Classic pre-patch launches the week of July 1—return to the mystic lands of Pandaria, a world shrouded in fog and mystery. This ancient realm, untouched by time and war, is returning with a renewed sense of wonder and adventure, inviting you to lose yourself again in its lush forests, cloud-ringed mountains, and timeless secrets.

• New Playable Race: With the release of the Mists of Pandaria pre-patch, set out as a member of the enigmatic Pandaren and join the ranks of either the Horde or Alliance as you enter the conflict brewing on Pandaria's shores.
• New Class: Learn the mystic powers of the Monk—destroy foes with the Windwalker's devastating attacks, replenish allies with the Mistweaver's spiritual energies, and shrug off enormous damage with the Brewmaster's unyielding strength.
• Revamped Classes: All classes have been updated with a new talent system, improved abilities, and spells.
• AOE Looting: Loot all nearby enemies at once, streamlining the loot process.
• World Event: Attack on Theramore Isle: Join the battle and take part in the Theramore's Fall scenario, detailing events leading up to the expansion's launch.
• Pet Battles: Dust off your vanity pet collection and prepare them for new tactical mini-game battles. Need pets? Adopt, don't shop—tame a slew of new and interesting critters while on your adventures in Pandaria.
• And more!

Soar the Skies with a Sage Serpent

Play through the Pandaren starting experience from pre-patch starting on July 1 through July 30 to earn the mysterious Shaohao's Sage Serpent Skyriding mount in modern World of Warcraft by following a few simple steps:

• Install World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic
• Create a Pandaren character.
• Complete the Pandaren starting experience, including choosing the path of either Alliance or Horde.
• Once complete, Shaohao's Sage Serpent will be delivered to your Collection in modern WoW.

Pandaria Awaits

Shaohao's Sage Serpent is only available in Modern World of Warcraft and requires a Subscription or Game Time.

Journey Through the Wandering Isle and Take on the Way of the Monk

With the release of the Mists of Pandaria pre-expansion patch, a new race—Pandaren—along with a new class—the Monk—becomes available. As a new Pandaren, you'll start your adventure on the Wandering Isle and begin learning about this noble race and culture.

Adventure awaits in Mists of Pandaria Classic—read our article for a deeper dive into the new race and class.

Obtain Enlightenment Faster with a Boost

Experience a higher-level life with a Level 85 Character Boost (Progression) available from Battle.net, or in the Mists of Pandaria Classic Sha-Infused Epic Pack. The boost can be used on all Classic Progression characters, including the enigmatic pandaren and stalwart monks.

Mists of Pandaria Classic: Enter the Mogu'shan Vaults Raid July 31!

Gather your allies and prepare to explore the hidden secrets of the elusive Mogu empire in the Mogu’shan Vaults—available globally on July 31 at 3:00 pm PDT.

The mogu, proud of their supremacy, kept lengthy records of their accomplishments within a great complex of vaults. The construction of these vast chambers predate any pandaren written records, shrouding their depths in mystery. Rumors once circulated of a mighty army locked within; for this reason, the vaults were the first target of the ancient pandaren rebellion, and they have been sealed ever since the mogu empire was overthrown.

Where: Kun Lai Summit
Level: 90
Difficulties: (10) Normal and Heroic, (25) Normal and Heroic
Bosses: 6

Learn more about what adventures await you in Mogu'shan when you read through our article.

Mists of Pandaria Classic: A Profession Primer

The mists surrounding Pandaria will soon lift, and with it, players will begin their transition from the shattered lands of the Cataclysm to the mystical lands of the Pandaren.

To help with this transition, we've pulled together a refresher on what you can expect from professions, and you can glean all you need to know from our article.

Mists of Pandaria Classic: Travel Through Time in the Burdens of Shaohao

Embark on a journey through the enchanting land of Pandaria, where legends come to life. Relive the epic saga of Shaohao, the last pandaren emperor, through a series of six captivating shorts. Prepare to be immersed in the magic and mystery of this timeless tale as you prepare to venture into Pandaria once more.

Rediscover Pure Adventure with Sha-Infused Upgrades

Mists of Pandaria Classic will require only a WoW® subscription or Game Time to play. However, embrace the power of the Sha with optional Sha-Infused Epic and Heroic Packs to warp your experience with a themed bundle of new items and bonuses.

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Stay tuned to the official World of Warcraft site to learn more in the weeks ahead. We look forward to meeting you once more in Pandaria.