World of Warcraft May Have Teased New Content with Patch 11.2

Summary

Patch 11.2 may take players to the lost Ethereal homeworld of K’aresh in the Void.
A relic known as the Dark Heart was taken back by a rival Ethereal faction, indicating a potential setting in K’aresh.
Patch 11.2 is anticipated for release this summer, leading to fan theories regarding the significance of Ethereals in The War Within.

World of Warcraft may have just hinted at an exciting journey into the Void for Patch 11.2, possibly even to K’aresh, the Ethereal homeworld. Though Patch 11.1 was just launched, the groundwork is being laid for the upcoming major update for The War Within.

The first segment of World of Warcraft: The War Within Patch 11.1 story went live on February 25. During gameplay, a relic known as the Dark Heart was reclaimed by a group of Ethereals led by Phase-Thief Azir, acting on orders of Xal’atath.

Fans are speculating about the new continent, as during one cinematic, Xal’atath confronts Gallywix to retrieve the Dark Heart, only to unveil that the Ethereals are actually an independent faction. Later, after Gallywix’s defeat, Azir is shown in the Void with the Dark Heart near a glowing vortex, which many believe could signify the unexplored area of K’aresh.

Is World of Warcraft Going to K’aresh in Patch 11.2?

Dimensius the All-Devouring, a potent Void Lord linked to Xal’atath, is noted for the destruction of K’aresh in World of Warcraft’s lore. Reports from Locus-Walker in the Harbinger prologue suggest that K’aresh resonated with a “radiant song,” similar to that experienced by many in Azeroth during The War Within.

With the Ethereals playing a crucial role thus far, it seems likely that K’aresh will be featured in the Worldsoul Saga, potentially in Patch 11.2. This theory is augmented by the visuals captured in the cinematic, which many interpreted as a part of the planet.

Although little is confirmed officially about Patch 11.2, players can anticipate further revelations. Additional updates are expected to arrive in Spring ahead of the summer release, keeping the community buzzing about what’s to come.