World of Warcraft fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Patch 11.2, and with good reason. This update brings a number of quality-of-life improvements and new features that will make the game even more enjoyable for players.
One of the most significant changes in Patch 11.2 is the addition of tooltips on the world map that identify which story variant is active in a given Delve. This is a particularly useful feature for those looking to complete difficult achievements in World of Warcraft, as it allows them to easily check which Delve story awaits them without having to physically go to the entrance.
Delves are a new type of instance in World of Warcraft: The War Within that can be completed solo or in groups by characters of any specialization or role. Each Delve has a number of different story variants that change the enemies, objectives, mechanics, and pathways players take through the instance, which rotate randomly on a daily basis. With the new tooltips, players can now easily see which variant is active and choose whether to tackle it or not.
This change is important for two main reasons. Firstly, it will help players more easily complete the Delve Loremaster: The War Within achievement, which requires fans to complete every storyline of every Delve and is itself a requirement for the Glory of the Delver achievement that rewards the Ivory Golianthus mount. Secondly, it will allow players to choose Delve story variants that are easier or more enjoyable while avoiding those they do not like.
In addition to the new tooltips, Patch 11.2 also brings a number of other quality-of-life improvements. For example, World of Warcraft is adding new visual options that let fans reduce the visual effects of other friendly players. Featuring three settings – Everything, Reduced, and Essential – gamers can use these options to control how much VFX input they see during the battle to make raids, world bosses, and other group content less visually cluttered.
Patch 11.2 does not have a release date yet, but World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.7 dropped on June 17. Assuming it follows its typical eight-week release cadence, players can expect Patch 11.2 on or around August 12.
Overall, Patch 11.2 looks to be a significant update for World of Warcraft that will bring a number of useful changes and improvements for players. Whether you're looking to complete difficult achievements or simply enjoy the game more, this update has something for everyone.
