War Within 11.0.7 Kirin Tor questline delayed until January 7
The long-awaited Kirin Tor questline for the 11.0.7 update has been postponed. Players are frustrated with such misleading advertising.
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The Kirin Tor questline for Patch 11.0.7 is not live at launch, even though it was teased during the PTR phase. Players hoping to begin the story right away will need to wait. The questline, which follows the aftermath of Dalaran’s crash on the Isle of Dorn, will be available on January 7, 2025. This is the same date as when the Anniversary event ends.
Kirin Tor questline, patch 11.0.7
During the 11.0.7 PTR, players got a sneak peek at the quests, which included the Fate of the Kirin Tor achievement and the title Witness of the Kirin Tor. However, the starting quest, Survivor’s Guilt, is inactive on live servers.
When players visit Khadgar, they are greeted with a progress bar and a message to return in 21 days. It is unknown whether any other steps, like for the Patch 11.1 prologue quests, are needed to unlock the Kirin Tor questline or if players just need to wait for the timer to run out.
It is important to know that part of patch 11.0.7 advertisements was the continuation of the Kirin Tor questline. Blizzard still doesn’t mention that Kirin Tor’s questline is delayed on their official resources.
The good thing is that Fate of the Kirin Tor achievement is unnecessary for any meta-achievements. Players can get Shadow of Doubt and The Breaker’s Song mounts without any obstructions. You can learn more about these mounts (and more) in our guides:
Players’ reaction
Many players are frustrated with Blizzard’s decision to delay the Kirin Tor questline in Patch 11.0.7 until January 7, 2025. Despite the questline being heavily advertised, players now have to wait weeks before they can dive into the story. Many are upset, questioning the need for such long delays and feeling that it’s an artificial way to extend subscription times.
The timegate has sparked a wave of complaints about Blizzard’s approach to content release. Some players feel that timegating new quests and content is just a way to force them into paying for another month of subscription, even if they want to experience the content immediately. With many players expecting to access the questline at launch, this delay has left them feeling misled and disappointed.
From a player’s perspective, timegating is frustrating because it restricts immediate access to content, forcing players to wait for weeks or specific events to experience the entire game. It limits player freedom, disrupts the natural flow of gameplay, and can feel like an artificial barrier, preventing players from engaging with content on their own terms.
Additionally, timegating can lead to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), increase frustration for completionists, and create the perception that it’s a tactic to extend subscription periods or push microtransactions. This approach reduces enjoyment by making the experience feel more like a chore and less like a natural part of the game.
Conclusion
Blizzard’s decision to lock quests behind timegates has become a recurring issue, with many players now voicing their frustration about how it’s affecting the overall player experience. Some even criticize the company for what they see as a pattern of delaying access to content, calling it a “plague” that takes away player freedom and control over how they engage with the game.
At least players can experience Siren Isle content in patch 11.0.7. To know more details about this patch content, be sure to check our overview article.
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