Dev Diary #8 – ZA & Sunwell updates

Zul’Aman, Full Speed Ahead!

We’re currently focused on getting the iconic Zul’Aman raid ready for release as soon as possible. Our team is working hard to ensure everything is in place for a smooth launch.

Here’s the latest update:

• Initial Scripts are Complete: The first update to the raid scripts is finished, and we’re now in the testing phase. We’re actively looking for bug reports and feedback to help us continue making progress.
  
• Initial Mythic Difficulty Tuning Complete: The initial tuning for Mythic difficulty is done, and we’re now looking for your feedback to help us fine-tune the experience. Your input will be essential to ensure the difficulty is balanced for all players.
  
• Testing & Feedback Needed: As we continue our work, your feedback is crucial. If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions, please share them with us. This will help us polish the raid and move closer to release.

It’s important to note that Zul’Aman’s release is considered a side raid or ‚catch-up‘ content, and as such, it is not viewed as the start of a new raid tier. Therefore, we will not be implementing the usual practices, such as nerfing previous content or introducing realm first Discord titles, for this release.

We’re committed to getting Zul’Aman into your hands as soon as possible, and your support is vital in making that happen. Full speed ahead, timetravelers!

Remember the Sunwell? Yes, yes, we do

Far to the north, Prince Kael’thas—once a noble leader of the high elves, now a puppet of the Burning Legion—has returned to Quel’Thalas, bringing with him the dark ambitions of his new masters. It’s clear we cannot allow his plans to come to fruition. Destruction, chaos, and all that.

With that in mind, we’re pleased to announce that the first round of updates to the Sunwell Plateau raid has been completed. While our primary focus remains on finalizing Zul’Aman, we’ll be working on smaller adjustments and tweaks to prepare the Sunwell for its eventual release.

The good news is that once Zul’Aman is fully finished, we’ll be able to shift gears and dive straight into Sunwell, getting it ready for you in no time.

Initial tuning for Sunwell Plateau is expected to be ready by next Wednesday. In the meantime, we’ll be updating the PTR-review module with a feedback form for the new raid. Yes, feel free to start testing Sunwell! Early feedback and bug reports will be incredibly helpful in speeding up the process.

We’re looking forward to your contributions and appreciate your continued support as we work to bring these raids to life!

Thank you all for your continued support! We couldn’t do it without you. Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you checking out those raids.

See ya, time travelers!