World of Warcraft is planning on adding new ways to get old gear sets in future Dragonflight updates. Many iconic World of Warcraft gear sets collected from old raids and dungeons may become obtainable years after being removed from the game.
Over nearly 20 years of history, several of World of Warcraft’s most iconic raids and dungeons have been changed, adjusted, or removed completely. In doing so, some of the most recognizable gear from these instances can no longer be earned by anyone playing retail World of Warcraft, such as items from the original Naxxramas raid or Scholomance dungeon.
However, it seems World of Warcraft is considering adding some of these iconic items back into the game in the future. During a European Content Creator Q&A session, popular EU World of Warcraft Twitch streamer MrGM was able to get confirmation from game director Ion Hazzikostas that these cosmetic items have not been forgotten. While WoW has no concrete details on when these items will return, or which ones will be added, Hazzikostas said that certain items, such as the Corrupted Ashbringer, will not return.
Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 has already begun the process of reintroducing these iconic items to World of Warcraft. Dozens of new items using appearances from the original Zul’Gurub raid can be crafted by various professions. These new sets will be obtainable once Patch 10.0.7 goes live imminently after maintenance is finished.
Players don’t know by what means these iconic items will return, but they have a few guesses. It is likely they will end up being made through crafted recipes similar to the Zul’Gurub items, while others may instead appear on World of Warcraft’s new Trading Post feature. Until they are officially revealed or discovered on the World of Warcraft Public Test Realm, players can only speculate on how they might acquire these items.
Nearly every player is excited World of Warcraft is allowing them to collect these rare items again. While their exclusive nature may have been special for a time, few current players have these transmogs anymore, some of which have been gone from WoW for over 15 years. Reusing these rare and highly-desired assets is a sensible move for World of Warcraft.
World of Warcraft is currently working on Patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion. While the new content update is adding a new zone and raid full of new activities and gear, perhaps players will be able to find more old cosmetic items in the patch as well.
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