Blizzard Working to Fix Archaeology Progression - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has published Cataclysm Classic launch notes, clarifying parts of the expansion launch which differ from original launch a decade ago. Of particular note is:

After today's Cataclysm Classic update, players have begun discovering a pet that was thought to only be available once players reached Archaeology level 525.

In the recent Cataclysm Classic Launch Notes, Blizzard has confirmed that the weekly cap for Valor has been raised to 1600. For reference, the weekly Valor cap in Cataclysm's original release was 1000, but due to the increased content cadence of Cataclysm Classic, the weekly Valor and Conquest caps will be raised by roughly 60%.

Players locked in combat with the forces of Hell may be encountering a strange bug with a bug — or worm to be more precise. During Helltides, the large Hellworms that spew monsters from their maws may be leaving behind 'invisible walls' that players are unable to move through. This is due to their collision boxes not being removed after they disappear back underground.Blizzard is aware of these bugged bugs. As the invisible walls can affect all players, this can potentially create problems if a Hellworm happens to leave their collision box in a particularly unfortunate place.

Cataclysm Classic brings with it many new things, including new Heirloom gear! Players who are part of a Guild can now purchase Cloak and Helm Heirlooms once they've reached the appropriate Guild Reputation. These new Heirlooms also come with an experience bonus, with Cloaks increasing experience gained by 5%, and Helms by 10%. While much of the content in Cataclysm Classic will mirror its original release, there have been several changes to Guild Perks.

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Cataclysm Classic, which fixes the issue of Ancient Hysteria, the Corehound pet effect, not correctly resetting after boss fights! Cata Classic Phase 1 Overview Cata Classic Pre-Patch Overview

In a recent interview with WoW Classic developers Clayton Stone and Linny Cooke, Crix covered a wide variety of topics related to Cataclysm Classic; including faster gear progression, Class tuning, and even Archeology «Bad Luck Protection». This interview also briefly covered a couple of questions about Season of Discovery and Mists of Pandaria! Check out the entire interview on YouTube, or read our write-up of the highlights below. Crix's Interview with Clayton Stone and Linny Cooke

Cataclysm Classic™ launches worldwide on May 20 at 3:00 pm PDT.  Explore new zones, dungeons, and raids, engage in PvP combat, and discover the mysteries of the Darkmoon Faire. With the launch of Cataclysm Classic, the adventure begins anew. Are you ready to face the challenges that await?

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic, which schedules the Darkmoon Faire Island to be available on May 26th, and fixes several Class-related issues.

Blizzard has released a blog post about the Battle for Tol Barad, giving an overview of the content and stating that Baradin Hold will go live sometime after the start of PvP Season 9. Take a look at all the content this battleground will bring in Cataclysm Classic! Tol Barad Overview

An island off the coast of the Eastern Kingdoms, Tol Barad is a historic land sought-after by the leaders of the Horde and the Alliance. Its strategic, isolated location makes it an ideal stronghold from which to conduct military strikes. In World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm Classic™, a battle will be waged to seize control of this prized territory. Should you triumph, unique rewards await you. 

With Cataclysm Classic's release fast approaching, players across all regions are setting themselves up for the smoothest possible leveling experience once the expansion goes live. We've put together a list of some of the things that you can do during the pre-patch to get yourself ready while waiting for Cataclysm Classic to release!