

This kind of patch contains features like system updates, rewards, and evergreen content-things that aren’t tied to any overarching story. Now that we’ve released patch 7.1, we’re preparing for our next patch, 7.1.5-one we’re considering a “small” patch. You’ll see everything from a small patch like 6.2.3, which added Cataclysm Timewalking and other features, to larger update like Patch 6.2: Fury of Hellfire, or something in-between like Patch 7.1: Return to Karazhan-there’s no one size fits all approach.

To accomplish this, we’re building our patch structure in Legion to deliver content updates of varying sizes. We also want to take better advantage of the very nature of MMOs by providing a living, breathing world, with things changing day-to-day or week-to-week, and offering a wide variety of content and new rewards. We want to make sure there’s always something to look forward to.

One of the key goals for Legion is to make sure we’re delivering a steady stream of content throughout the expansion. Many new adventures lie ahead in Legion, and Game Director Ion Hazzikostas explored some upcoming content updates in the World of Warcraft: Legion – What’s Next panel at BlizzCon 2016.
