With those highlights framed, each event from that week deserves a closer look at what it meant for players.
Season of Discovery Phase 7 launched January 28, 2025, unlocking the Karazhan Crypts dungeon for players who completed the attunement questline beginning at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands. Alongside the dungeon, Scourge Invasions restarted across Azeroth, and Rune Brokers appeared to supply Phase 7 runes and related items to adventurers.
Phase 7's raid tier peaked with Naxxramas opening on February 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm PST globally, marking the final major content drop of SoD's classic-era cycle.
✏️ Tip: Completing the Karazhan Crypts attunement was also the unlock trigger for certain Rune Brokers — prioritise the questline before lockout reset to maximise vendor access.
| Date (2025) | Event |
|---|---|
| January 28 | Karazhan Crypts opens; Scourge Invasions begin |
| February 6 | Naxxramas opens (1:00 pm PST globally) |
Phase 7's dungeon and invasion cadence set the stage for the Naxxramas raid while D.R.I.V.E. previews teased what was coming in the live game's Patch 11.1.
Patch 11.1 previewed the D.R.I.V.E. vehicle system — short for Dynamic and Revolutionary Improvements to Vehicular Experiences — in Undermine. The flagship vehicle, the G-99 Breakneck, was a customizable high-speed option earned through Undermine activities. Unlike traditional ground mounts, D.R.I.V.E. vehicles offered distinct handling mechanics tied to the Undermine zone, with customization paths for appearance and performance. For collectors adding Midnight-era ground mounts to their stable, browse our WoW mount boosts for current obtainable options.
📌 Common mistake: D.R.I.V.E. vehicles were zone-specific to Undermine and did not replace the global flying or ground-mount system — they provided enhanced traversal within that zone.
The 2025 Lunar Festival ran from January 28 to February 11, spanning Ironforge, Orgrimmar, and the Dragon Isles including Khaz Algar. Players collected Coins of Ancestry by visiting Elder NPCs scattered across Azeroth, then exchanged them with festival vendors for cosmetics including the Lunar Launcher firework toy.
February's Trading Post marked a second-anniversary celebration, with the Ensemble: Ornate Pink Lunar Festival Attire as its headline reward — a five-piece cosmetic set (head, shoulders, chest/robe, waist, feet) earned by filling the Reward Bar in the Traveler's Log. Vendors T&W operated near the Mage District in Stormwind and by Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar.
⚠️ Warning: The Lunar Festival vendor in Moonglade stocked a broader inventory than the city vendors — if specific cosmetics were unavailable at the city location, the Moonglade Cenarion Circle hub had the full catalogue.
The Great Push 2025 was a premier WoW esports event featuring sixteen of the world's top Mythic+ teams racing through high-keystone dungeons. Teams competed for a share of the $200,000 prize pool, with live broadcasts on Twitch and YouTube and the top finishers advancing to the global championship. For players looking to sharpen their own dungeon performance after watching the pros, explore our Mythic+ key carries to tackle higher keystones with experienced teams.
Phase 7 launched January 28, 2025, opening Karazhan Crypts and triggering Scourge Invasions. Naxxramas followed on February 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm PST globally.
Attunement begins at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands. Completing the questline there granted dungeon access and unlocked Phase 7 Rune Broker vendors.
D.R.I.V.E. — Dynamic and Revolutionary Improvements to Vehicular Experiences — was a vehicle system introduced in Patch 11.1's Undermine zone. The G-99 Breakneck was the primary earnable vehicle, offering zone-specific enhanced ground traversal and customization options.
The 2025 Lunar Festival ran January 28 through February 11. Players visited Elder NPCs to collect Coins of Ancestry and redeemed them for cosmetics including the Lunar Launcher at festival vendors in major cities and Moonglade.
The February 2025 Trading Post featured the Ensemble: Ornate Pink Lunar Festival Attire — a five-piece cosmetic set earned by filling the Traveler's Log Reward Bar. Vendors were stationed in Stormwind's Mage District and by Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar.
The Great Push 2025 was a WoW Mythic+ esports event featuring sixteen elite global teams competing for a $200,000 prize pool. Live broadcasts ran on Twitch and YouTube, with top teams advancing to the global finals.
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 against Patch 12.0.5 Lingering Shadows — Maintained by WowCarry's WoW team.
