The Season of Discovery for World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic is moving towards closure, transitioning into a new phase, according to developer Aggrend. Although servers will remain operational for the foreseeable future, the team will shift its focus to a more significant project that promises exciting developments.

Blizzard has confirmed that while the Season of Discovery servers aren’t shutting down just yet, they are preparing to enhance the fundamental aspects of WoW Classic. In a recent blog post, Aggrend emphasized the importance of maximizing their efforts on the long-term future of the game. “We need to ensure we’re investing our time where it will yield the greatest long-term benefits for WoW Classic,” he stated.

The transition will mitigate risks that accompanied the extensive run of the Season of Discovery, which was always designed to be temporary. Aggrend revealed that certain features, like a legendary raid tier, were included due to its ‘major unrealized dream’ aspect.

Quote from Aggrend: “We need to get in the proverbial kitchen and cook, iterate on, and shape our ideas for something truly exciting.”

Despite this conclusion, Season of Discovery participants won’t be left empty-handed; there’s a redeemable level boost available for players who complete a major task in the upcoming Mists of Pandaria Classic expansion this July.

This significant update aims to ensure the beloved gameplay experience continues for years, keeping the community engaged until new developments are unveiled.