The War Within features a wide variety of new special effect gear, commonly called cantrip items, and trinkets from the eight launch dungeons and upcoming raid tier, all of which are available for testing right now on Beta servers!

In a new bluepost, Blizzard is reviewing potential loot changes after acknowledging that Season 1 dungeon gear in The War Within may not have diverse enough itemization!

Here are the War Within Season 1 Mythic+ dungeon changes for this last week! Many tough bosses were addressed, as well as the cast times of some mobs! Of particular note, while some problematic bosses were nerfed (looking at you Viq'Goth), a lot of cast times were changed on mobs. As mentioned in our recent interview, Morgan Day and Ion Hazzikostas mentioned that they are designing less mobs to recast on a «stop». As such, we've seen some cast times get longer, while other ones become instant, making them impossible to stop.

WhenThe War Withinis out, Mythic+ changes are coming, with new affixes and more and the World of Warcraft community has already been giving lots of feedback. 

Here is a preview of the Cinderbrew Meadery, a new dungeon in The War Within Expansion, located on the Isle of Dorn. Under new management! The Cinderbrew Meadery is a focal point of Unbound earthen culture, and under the dotage of Wenbrandt, the meadery has crafted a fiery, potent brew enjoyed by all earthen. However, the meadery has been the victim of a hostile corporate acquisition by Goldie Baronbottom, a goblin entrepreneur, ushering in a new age of mass-produced cinderbrew.

Here are the current dungeon timers for the War Within Season 1 Mythic+ dungeons! As this is the first time Mythic+ is on beta, this is likely just the first pass at dungeon timers and may be updated in the future.

Here are the War Within Season 1 Mythic+ dungeon datamined changes so far, which includes changes to the Siege of Boralus spotters!

Having made new allies in The War Within, it appears that several Earthen NPCs have moved into the capital cities of the old world! Currently residing in Ironforge, Stormwind, and Orgrimmar, the Earthen have several interesting bits of dialogue, wondering at the marvels of our world and sharing their insights. In Stormwind, we can see the Earthen representatives relaxing in the «public baths» and enjoying story time. Courtesy of TheRedShirtGuy on Twitter. While in Orgrimmar, the Earthen discuss ideas for a shipyard expansion with what appears to be a relative of Goraluk Anvilcrack from Blackrock Foundry. Also courtesy of TheRedShirtGuy on Twitter. And in Ironforge, new Earthen can be found collaborating with the Explorer's Guild, inspecting the Great Forge, and studying Old Ironforge.

Blizzard has announced that the War Within Mythic+ testing begins this Thursday and players will be able to test the new affixes!

Blizzard has just announced 4 new affixes in The War Within, and here's some early reactions!

Blizzard has announced the dungeon and affix changes coming in the War Within Season 1 including 4 new affixes (Reckless, Thorned, Attuned, Focused) and the retirement of several others.

Help defend Azeroth from the shadows below when World of Warcraft: The War Within™ launches on August 26 at 3:00 p.m. PDT worldwide. Heed the call and take your place in the opening chapter of the Worldsoul Saga™, a thrilling trilogy that begins in the depths of Khaz Algar.