IOpening phase
Northrend's first threats
Naxxramas
The beginning of level-80 progression and the expansion's first raid tier.
- Northrend dungeons
- Naxxramas
- The Eye of Eternity
- The Obsidian Sanctum
- Archavon
Northrend calendar
Content, one phase at a time
The preliminary plan has six phases. Content and exact dates will be confirmed before launch.
Current statusPreparing for launch
Work on the realm and testing schedule is underway.
Opening firstOpening phase
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Northrend dungeons, Naxxramas, the Eye of Eternity and the Obsidian Sanctum.
IISecrets of the titans
The next challenge
Ulduar
A raid featuring the titan keepers, optional encounter conditions and hard modes.
- Ulduar
- Hard modes
- Emalon
- New progression phase
IIIOnyxia returns
In the project plan
Onyxia's Lair
A separate phase between Ulduar and the Argent Tournament.
- Onyxia's Lair: 10 players
- Onyxia's Lair: 25 players
IVThe Argent Tournament
Trial of heroes
Crusaders' Coliseum
A new Argent Tournament dungeon and raid, plus another Vault of Archavon boss.
- Trial of the Champion
- Trial of the Crusader
- Koralon
VIcecrown
Assault on the citadel
Fall of the Lich King
The final campaign against the Scourge, three new dungeons and the expansion's decisive battles.
- The Forge of Souls
- Pit of Saron
- Halls of Reflection
- Icecrown Citadel
- Toravon
VIThe final threat
Progression finale
The Ruby Sanctum
A separate final phase after Icecrown Citadel progression.
- The Ruby Sanctum
- Final PvE phase
- Final rankings
Announced in advance
Each phase's content and opening date will be announced in the news in advance.
More than raids
Phases include dungeons, the Vault of Archavon, world activities and realm systems.
Changes announced openly
If the schedule changes, the reasons and revised date will be published in a separate announcement.