World of Warcraftmight have just leaked the title ofDragonflightPatch 10.1. This title was discovered in some files recently datamined from theWorld of WarcraftPublic Test Realm for Patch 10.0.7.
Patch10.0.7 will contain the first narrative chapter forDragonflightafter the expansion launch story and subsequent Vault of the Incarnates raid. Players will travel back to the Forbidden Reach and begin to uncover hints that will set them up for Patch 10.1. As the first major patch forDragonflight, 10.1 will introduce a new zone, raid, and multiple narrative chapters.
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However, players might have just discovered the title for Patch 10.1 ahead of time. In a recent build of the Patch 10.0.7 PTR, players found a string with the title “Embers of Neltharion” with the description “10.1 Narrative Campaign.”
“Embers of Neltharion” could just be the name of one part of the 10.1 narrative campaign, or possibly the name of the entire patch–players won’t know for sure untilWorld of Warcraftformally announces the update. That said, considering the abundant hints that thenewDragonflightzone will take place undergroundas players hunt down the earth-based Primal Incarnate Iridikron, the foreboding title certainly fits the theme.
Neltharion, better known as Deathwing, is the fallen Aspect of the earth. If Patch 10.1 does take players to an underground zone, it stands to reason the legacy of the fallen Aspect would be involved. Deathwing’s shadow has loomed over every corner of the Dragon Isles so far, and with a title like “Embers of Neltharion,” it appears that will continue inthe story ofDragonflightPatch 10.1and beyond.
ManyWorld of Warcraftplayers are intrigued by the newly-discovered title. Deathwing is one of the most popular villains inWoW’shistory. While few players expect Neltharion to truly return inDragonflight, many are excited to learn more about his past post-mortem. If the title “Embers of Neltharion" is any indication, players can safely assume they will learn more about the fallen Aspect, the Dracthyr, the Djaradin, and thePrimalists inDragonflight’snext patch.
According toWorld of Warcraft’s2023 roadmap,DragonflightPatch 10.0.7 is anticipated to arrive in spring, with Patch 10.1 coming no later than early summer. With this schedule in mind, fans can expect official confirmation on whether “Embers of Neltharion” is the upcoming patch title sometime over the next couple of months.
