Mists of Pandaria Classic launch date revealed – Don’t miss out!
Mists of Pandaria Classic launches July 21 with new zones, Monk class, and Pandaren race—plus extra rewards like a mount for modern WoW.

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Key takeaways:
- Mists of Pandaria Classic launches July 21: Players can explore revamped content, including Monk class, and the Pandaren race, with the pre-patch arriving the week of July 1.
- Season of Discovery offers progression boosts: Defeating Balnazzar before June 30 grants a free Level 85 Character Level Increase, helping players jump right into Pandaria content.
- Modern rewards tie into Classic progression: Completing the Pandaren starting zone by July 30 earns players the Shaohao’s Sage Serpent mount in modern World of Warcraft.
Blizzard has officially announced that World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic will launch on July 21, inviting players back to the mysterious lands of Pandaria. The pre-expansion patch rolls out the week of July 1, introducing the Pandaren as a new playable race and the versatile Monk class.
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In this article, we’ll be covering Season of Discovery Phase 8—be sure to check out our SoD catch-up guide to get up to speed!
MoP Classic launch
Classic players are in for a wealth of new content and features when Mists of Pandaria Classic launches. From reimagined gameplay systems to fresh adventures across Pandaria, this expansion brings both nostalgia and exciting innovations.
Key Features of Mists of Pandaria Classic:
- Seven new zones: Explore lush, mysterious regions including the Jade Forest and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
- Revamped talent trees: Reworked class talents and abilities for a fresh leveling and combat experience.
- AOE looting: Loot all nearby enemies at once for smoother gameplay.
- World event – Attack on Theramore Isle: A pre-launch scenario setting the stage for the expansion.
- New playable race: The Pandaren, who can choose between Alliance or Horde.
- New Class: The Monk, with unique healing, tanking, and DPS specializations.
- Pet Battles: Tactical turn-based mini-games featuring your collected companions.
- Scenarios: Three-player PvE challenges with flexible roles and dynamic objectives.
- Challenge Mode dungeons: Timed dungeon runs with scaling difficulty and rewards.
- New level cap: Level up to 90 and unlock powerful new talents.
Note:
Beta registration for Mists of Pandaria Classic is now open for players eager to get an early look ahead of the official release. If you’re looking to revisit Pandaria before launch day, now’s your chance to sign up and experience the beta firsthand.
SoD promotion

Unlike previous launches, Blizzard has decided to promote Season of Discovery alongside the release of Mists of Pandaria Classic. Players who defeat Dreadlord Balnazzar in the Scarlet Enclave raid before June 30 will receive a Level 85 Character Level Increase on July 1, perfect for diving straight into Pandaria.
Additionally, those who complete the Pandaren starting location by July 30 will earn the Shaohao’s Sage Serpent mount in modern World of Warcraft, blending classic gameplay with a modern reward.
Conclusion
Once again, Classic rotates—and this time, we journey into the mists of Pandaria. As nostalgia and curiosity collide, one can’t help but wonder: if Pandaria is back, could Warlords of Draenor Classic be next on the horizon? Only time—and Blizzard—will tell.
Happy grinding! And if you’re looking to wrap up Season of Discovery in time, why not consider a WoW Classic boost to help you power through it faster?
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