Blizzard unveils WoW Classic 2024 roadmap: WoW Classic Hardcore gets Solo Self-Found mode

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

The official Solo Self-Found mode will be available in February 2024.

Blizzard has revealed the 2024 roadmap for World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic, which entails WoW Classic Hardcore getting Solo Self-Found mode support! Read on for the full WoW Classic 2024 roadmap and details.

WoW Classic 2024 roadmap (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW Classic 2024 roadmap (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

WoW Classic Hardcore gets Solo Self-Found support and more

According to Blizzard, WoW Classic Hardcore will have Solo Self-Found support starting February 2024. It will be a new way to challenge players and kick Classic Hardcore up a notch. WoW Classic 2024 will also feature more phases in Season of Discovery while WoW Cataclysm Classic will kick off between the spring and summer of next year.

WoW Classic 2024 roadmap

  • Wrath of the Lich King Classic: Ruby Sanctum Raid
  • Season of Discovery: Level 40, New Runes, New PvP Event, Gnomeregan Raid
  • Cataclysm Classic: Cataclysm Classic Beta
  • WoW Classic Hardcore: Self-Found Mode
  • Season of Discovery: Level 50, New Runes, New Raid
  • Cataclysm Classic: Pre-Patch Event, Worgen and Goblins, Improved Guild Features, Account-Wide Connections, Transmog
  • Cataclysm Classic: Campaign Story, 4 Raids, 7 Dungeons, 2 Heroic Dungeons, PvP Battleground, Darkmoon Island
  • Season of Discovery: Level 60, New Runes, Endgame Activities
  • Cataclysm Classic: Rise of the Zandalari
  • Cataclysm Classic: Rage of the Firelands
  • Season of Discovery: Endgame Content Updates

Above is the full WoW 2024 roadmap in text form. The WoW Classic 2024 roadmap boasts activities in Season of Discovery and Cataclysm Classic all year. The Cataclysm Classic Beta, in particular, is slated to happen before WoW Classic Hardcore's Solo Self-Found mode.

WoW Classic Season of Discovery graphic (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW Classic Season of Discovery graphic (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

WoW Classic Hardcore Solo Self-Found mode explained

The Solo Self-Found mode is a self-imposed game mode that makes the game more challenging for players. This involves not taking items from others. In addition to this trading restriction, other rules include not grouping up and not using the Auction House.

According to Blizzard, an official version of this self-imposed game mode will be available in February 2024.

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