World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic: Preparatory patch is here, other dates at a glance

It’s slowly getting down to business with Wrath of the Lich King Classic. The pre-patch for the new edition of the popular World of Warcraft expansion is already here.

With the release of the Wrath of the Lich King pre-patch, you’ll be able to create your first death knight, become a scribe with the new Inscription profession, and experience a host of new system updates. The patch is only the first step in preparing for the release on September 27th, but even after that there are still some events surrounding the WoW expansion. Blizzard has released an updated schedule:

• 31. August
  • Pre-Patch Begins: The Wrath of the Lich King pre-patch begins and the Fresh Start realms go live during regional maintenance.

• 7.–14. September
  • Event – Zombie Plague: A mysterious disease is rampant in the capital cities. Players must be on their guard to avoid succumbing to their deadly effects.

• September 14 – Release
  • Event – Scourge Invasion: In various locations across Azeroth, players must mount defenses against an invading necropolis and defeat Scourge forces to earn powerful rewards.

• September 20th to October 6th
  • Brewfest begins: Don’t you feel like some festive grub, dozens of drinks, and unbridled ramming of unruly rams around baskets of apples? Participate in activities and limited-time events to earn souvenirs and achievements in this exceptional holiday event.

• 27. September
  • Wrath of the Lich King Classic starts: At midnight CEST, Wrath of the Lich King Classic will be released and players can log in.

• October 4th and 5th
  • Arena Season 5 Begins: Season 5 begins with the weekly reset.

• 7. October
  • Naxxramas, The Eye of Eternity, and The Obsidian Sanctum become available midnight EST.
    • Naxxramas, the vast necropolis and seat of the dreaded lich Kel’Thuzad, looms over Wintergarde Hold in the Dragonblight, waiting to aid the Lich King in his deadly machinations.
    • The Eye of Eternity is in the center of Coldarra. Here players must defeat the blue dragon aspect Malygos.
    • The Dragonblight is also home to the Obsidian Sanctum, where players must venture beneath Wyrmrest Temple to defeat Sartharion and his lieutenants, Shadron, Tenebron, and Vesperon.