Patch 10.2.7 Dark Heart: Mythic+ LFG Improvements - Development Notes

Blizzard has recently unveiled the Patch 10.2.7 Dark Heart development notes, which bring exciting updates to the popular game World of Warcraft. This new patch comes with several improvements to the Mythic+ LFG system, promising to enhance the gaming experience for players. The upcoming Dragonflight: Dark Heart update is highly anticipated by WoW fans, and this Public Test Realm (PTR) release offers a glimpse into the content that will be included in the expansion.

WOW REMIX: MISTS OF PANDARIA EVENT

One of the standout features of this patch is the introduction of the WoW Remix event, which takes players on a nostalgic journey through the beloved Mists of Pandaria expansion. During this limited-time event, players can relive the epic adventures of Mists of Pandaria at an accelerated pace, starting from level 10 and progressing through to level 70. The entire loot system has been overhauled, providing players with powerful items that offer unique effects and the ability to customize their gameplay experience. Some key features of WoW Remix include:

• Accelerated Leveling and Content: Players can undertake quests, scenarios, dungeons, and raids at a much faster pace.
• Create a WoW Remix Character: Start a new character at level 10 and embark on an adventure through the event up to level 70.
• A Plethora of Powerful Loot: Earn powerful items from various sources, including quests, chests, creatures, and bosses.
• Customizable Items: Enhance your character's power by upgrading items and purchasing cosmetics using Bronze, obtained by converting unwanted items.
• Keep Your Collection: Bring your collection of transmogs (cosmetic appearances) with you into The War Within, the next expansion.

To learn more about this exciting event, Blizzard has released a comprehensive development article.

CHARACTERS

The Patch 10.2.7 also introduces heritage armor for the Draenei and Troll races, adding depth and customization options for these beloved characters. Unfortunately, the heritage armor questlines will not be available for testing on the PTR. Additionally, six new hair colors have been added for the Kul Tiran race, allowing players to personalize their characters even further.

CLASSES

• HUNTER

Hunters will be pleased to find several improvements to the hunter pet stable system:

• Increased Pet Preview Window: The pet preview window is now larger, providing players with a better view of their potential companion.
• Enhanced Information Display: More detailed information about each pet is now displayed, including a list of abilities.
• Favoriting and Grouping Pets: Pets can now be favorited and added to a separate group at the top of the stable list, making it easier to locate and manage favorite companions.
• Improved Sorting and Searching: The stable list is now searchable and sortable by name, specialization, abilities, and more, ensuring hunters can quickly find the pet they need.
• Streamlined Renaming and Releasing: Pets can now be renamed directly from the stable without requiring certificate items, and they can also be released directly from the stable without needing to be summoned.
• Beast Mastery Specialization Update: The pet summoned by the Animal Companion talent now has a dedicated slot next to the active pet list, making it easier for Beast Mastery hunters to manage their pets effectively.

QUESTS

A notable change in this patch is the availability of all Dragonflight quests to all max-level player characters, regardless of Renown. Previously, these quests were only accessible based on a player's Renown level. This change ensures that all players can fully experience the Dragonflight quests, providing a more inclusive and engaging gameplay experience.

• SINS OF THE SISTER

In the questline "Sins of the Sister," a night elf arrives at Bel'ameth with the intention of burying her family members who perished at Teldrassil. However, a shocking revelation emerges that her deceased sister was a traitor. Players must decide whether to grant forgiveness or demand accountability for the sister's sins. This intriguing questline is available to level 70 players who can speak with Malfurion Stormrage at the Terrace of the Moon in Bel'ameth to start the quest "An Uncommon Request."

USER INTERFACE AND ACCESSIBILITY

The Patch 10.2.7 brings several improvements to the user interface and accessibility, particularly in the Mythic+ group finding system:

• Better Filtering Options: A new filter button allows players to refine their search results by specific dungeons, available roles, tank/healer presence, minimum Mythic+ Rating of the leader, and difficulty level.
• Enhanced Group Makeup Visualization: Role icons now display class colors, allowing players to quickly assess the composition of a group at a glance.
• Improved Tooltip Information: The tooltip now provides more readable and comprehensive information about the group leader's Mythic+ Rating, highest key for the listed dungeon, and highest key for all dungeons. Additionally, tooltip information for all group members, including specialization and Mythic+ Rating, will be implemented soon.
• Helptip Tutorial: A new helptip tutorial guides players on how to search for a precise key range to find the desired results.
• Clear Indications and Sorting: Groups that no longer fit a player's filter criteria are marked with a red background, and groups from which a player has been hard declined are automatically sorted to the bottom, providing a streamlined group finding experience.
• Improved Recipe Tracking: Players can now track recipes directly from the Crafting Orders window, making it easier to keep tabs on crafting progress.
• Auction House Filter Update: An option has been added to the Auction House filters, allowing players to display only current expansion items.
• Map Improvement: Players can now toggle the display of Dragonriding Race locations in the Map filter, simplifying navigation and event participation.
• New Group Finder Option: Participants can now create or find groups participating in a Scenario by clicking on the Group Finder icon located on the Scenario objective.
• Streamlined Onboarding Process: The number of helptip tutorials that appear when logging in on a new character has been reduced, ensuring a smoother introductory experience.
• Mount Categorization: Mount tooltips now indicate the category to which the mount belongs, such as Ground, Aquatic, Flying, or Dragonriding, providing players with concise information about their mounts.

TRADING POST

The Trading Post feature receives some updates in Patch 10.2.7 as well:

• Clear Mount Categorization: Ground, Aquatic, Flying, and Dragonriding mount categories will now be shown in the Trading Post details panel, making it easier for players to identify the mounts they desire.
• Level Requirements Display: The Trading Post details panel will now display level requirements for using a mount, helping players understand the prerequisites for utilizing specific mounts.