Season of Discovery Phase 7 Launch Date Announced for WoW Classic

World of Warcraft Classic enthusiasts, get ready for an epic conclusion to Season of Discovery as Phase 7 launches on January 28. This final chapter promises to be thrilling, introducing the Karazhan Crypts dungeon and the Scourge Invasions event. Just over a week later, on February 6, guilds will have the chance to challenge the legendary Naxxramas raid, offering new twists and challenges for players to conquer.

Following closely on the heels of Phase 6, which took players back to Silithus for the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain and the Ahn'qiraj raids, Phase 7 is set to elevate the excitement. During the Ahn'qiraj raids, many players encountered a mysterious Shadowy Figure among the desert ruins, speculated to be Xal'atath from World of Warcraft: The War Within. Although the figure only offered cryptic comments about the Old Gods in Phase 6, fans are eager to see if it will make a final appearance in Phase 7.

Launching on January 28 after server maintenance, Phase 7 will open up the Karazhan Crypts, a new 5-player dungeon located in Deadwind Pass. This dungeon takes adventurers beneath the iconic tower of Karazhan, which later became a 10-player raid in The Burning Crusade. Alongside the dungeon, the Scourge Invasions event will bring waves of undead monsters to various zones and cities across Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. Players can embark on new quests at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands, collecting Necrotic Runes from undead foes to acquire new consumable items.

World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery Phase 7 Goes Live January 28

• Season of Discovery Phase 7 kicks off on Tuesday, January 28, post-server maintenance.
• The phase introduces the Scourge Invasions event, the Karazhan Crypts dungeon, and the Naxxramas raid.
• New runes will be available from Rune Brokers across Azeroth.
• A new "Empower" difficulty option will be available in Naxxramas.

With the launch of Phase 7, players can look forward to new runes available from Rune Brokers in starting zones and capital cities. On February 6, the Naxxramas raid will open its doors, challenging players to overcome its four wings and ultimately face the formidable bosses, Sapphiron and Kel'thuzad, in the Frostwyrm Lair. The "Empower" difficulty option will add an extra layer of challenge for those seeking to test their skills.

While Season of Discovery reaches its finale, World of Warcraft Classic has a packed schedule for 2025 across all its versions. The future of Seasonal realms remains a topic of keen interest, and only time will reveal Blizzard's next moves.