Mists of Pandaria Classic is on the horizon, and World of Warcraft fans are gearing up for a return to one of the game's most beloved expansions. Set to release on July 21st, 2025, Mists of Pandaria Classic follows the events of Cataclysm Classic and brings with it sweeping new content, systems, and storylines. All Cataclysm-era characters will carry forward into this next chapter of Classic WoW, offering both old and new players a chance to explore the mists-shrouded lands of Pandaria.

Below is a complete roadmap of the expansion's Phases, including estimated release timelines and key features based on the original 2012 release cadence. From the pre-patch event to the showdown in Orgrimmar, here's everything you need to know.

Mists of Pandaria Classic Release Date

· Pre-Patch: July 1, 2025

· Launch (Phase 1): July 21, 2025

Pre-Patch: Attack on Theramore Isle

Release Date: July 1st, 2025

The Mists of Pandaria Classic pre-patch sets the stage with Theramore's Fall Scenario, a key event that foreshadows the tensions to come between the Alliance and Horde. It also introduces several major systems and features:

Pre-Patch Content Highlights:

· Playable Pandaren (Neutral Race)

· Monk Class Unlocked (Available for all races except Goblins and Worgen)

· Theramore's Fall Scenario

· Pet Battles System

· Talent & Glyph System Overhaul

· The Wandering Isle Starter Zone

The pre-patch offers a substantial preview of the expansion's theme, mixing cross-faction tension with the mysticism and tranquility of Pandaria's landscapes.

Phase 1: Mists of Pandaria Launch

Release Date: July 21st, 2025

The full expansion launches with a raised level cap and the vast new continent of Pandaria. Players will travel through zones filled with ancient secrets, warring factions, and new allies.

New Zones:

· Jade Forest

· Valley of the Four Winds

· Krasarang Wilds

· Kun-Lai Summit

· Townlong Steppes

· Dread Wastes

· Vale of Eternal Blossoms

· The Veiled Stair

Dungeons & Raids:

· 6 New Dungeons:

  · Temple of the Jade Serpent

  · Stormstout Brewery

  · Mogu'shan Palace

  · Shado-Pan Monastery

  · Gate of the Setting Sun

  · Siege of Niuzao Temple

· 3 Reworked Dungeons:

  · Scarlet Halls

  · Scarlet Monastery

  · Scholomance

· 3 New Raids:

  · Mogu'shan Vaults

  · Heart of Fear

  · Terrace of Endless Spring

World Bosses:

· Sha of Anger

· Galleon (Salyis's Warband)

Additional Content:

· 6 Scenarios

· 8 New Factions (Tillers, Shado-Pan, Golden Lotus, etc.)

· Challenge Mode Dungeons

· 2 New Battlegrounds: Temple of Kotmogu, Silvershard Mines

· New Arena: Tol'viron Proving Grounds

Phase 2: Landfall

This phase kicks off the Pandaren Campaign and marks the beginning of Wrathion's Legendary Cloak questline.

Content Highlights:

· Brawler's Guild

· Item Level Upgrading System

· Legendary Questline Begins

· New Scenarios:

  · A Little Patience

  · Assault on Zan'vess

  · Dagger in the Dark

· New Factions:

  · Operation: Shieldwall (Alliance)

  · Dominance Offensive (Horde)

Although no new endgame raids arrive here, this Phase deepens the faction conflict and introduces players to solo skill-testing content like the Brawler's Guild.

Phase 3: The Thunder King

The Thunder King rises once more, and with him comes Throne of Thunder, one of the expansion's most iconic raids.

Major Additions:

· New Raid: Throne of Thunder (13 bosses)

· New Quest Hubs:

  · Isle of Thunder

  · Isle of Giants

· 2 New World Bosses:

  · Nalak, the Storm Lord

  · Oondasta

· Factions:

  · Kirin Tor Offensive

  · Sunreaver Onslaught

  · Shado-Pan Assault

· Step 2 of the Legendary Cloak Questline

This phase reintroduces a sense of large-scale PvE progression with one of WoW's most mechanically diverse raids.

Phase 4: Escalation

Although light on raid content, Phase 4 brings new PvP opportunities and advances the story.

Key Features:

· New Battleground: Deepwind Gorge

· New Arena: Tiger's Peak

· Heroic Scenarios Introduced

· New Scenarios:

  · Battle on the High Seas

  · Blood in the Snow

  · Dark Heart of Pandaria

  · Secrets of Ragefire

· Step 3 of the Legendary Cloak Questline

This phase introduces challenge-focused group content and expands opportunities for gear and storytelling through Heroic Scenarios.

Phase 5: Siege of Orgrimmar

The final chapter of Mists of Pandaria Classic culminates in the Siege of Orgrimmar, the raid that deposes Garrosh Hellscream.

Major Content:

· Raid: Siege of Orgrimmar (14 bosses)

· Timeless Isle: A new timeless gear grind hub

· Proving Grounds: Solo content to test your role skills

· 5 New World Bosses:

  · Ordos

  · Chi-Ji

  · Niuzao

  · Xuen

  · Yu'lon

· Celestial Tournament (Pet Battle Scenario)

· Legendary Cloaks Final Step

· New Faction: Emperor Shaohao

· Flexible Raid Difficulty: Early precursor to modern raid scaling

This phase offers the ultimate endgame loop with rich content for raiders, collectors, pet battlers, and solo players alike.

Final Thoughts

Mists of Pandaria Classic promises to deliver one of World of Warcraft's most complete and content-rich expansions. From the meditative tranquility of the Jade Forest to the chaos of the Siege of Orgrimmar, every phase adds significant depth to the game. Whether you're here to level up, push endgame progression, or relive a fan-favorite expansion, something is waiting in Pandaria for everyone.