The upcoming Classic expansion for World of Warcraft will be Cataclysm Classic, set to be launched on May 20, 2024. This aligns perfectly with the WoW Classic roadmap, which originally targeted a release date between spring and summer.

Two significant events will precede the release of Cataclysm Classic. These events are the faction scenarios of Operation Gnomeregan and Zalazane's Fall (now part of Wrath Classic), along with the Elemental Invasion, which will result in the Shattering event and a redesigned map. Operation Gnomeregan and Zalazane's Fall are scheduled for release on March 26th, followed by the Elemental Invasion and The Shattering on April 30th.

The timeframe between the final phase of Warcraft Classic and the first phase of Burning Crusade Classic was six months, while it was four and a half months between Burning Crusade Classic and Wrath Classic. With the final phase of Wrath Classic starting on October 10th of this year, the anticipated release window for Cataclysm Classic ranges from late February to mid-April. The Season of Discovery will significantly influence WoW Classic plans for the first half of this year, with two major updates planned before the Cataclysm Classic pre-launch event. Additionally, Hardcore mode will receive updates in the initial months of 2024. Despite potential delays, the Cataclysm Classic phase is expected to be fast-paced. By the way, if you want to buy ​wow cata gold​, you can do so from reliable sites.

Key dates:
- Pre-patch – April 30th
- Cataclysm Classic – May 20th
- Rise of the Zandalari (Original Patch 4.1) – July 2024
- Rage of the Firelands (Original Patch 4.2) – October 2024
- Hour of Twilight (Original Patch 4.3) – January 2025

The pre-patch will introduce various features, including new player races like goblins and worgen, new race and class combinations, and a Leveling Update spanning Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms from level 1 to 60. It will also bring class updates, a new profession in archeology, Transmog Collection feature, updated character and gear stats, and more.

Upon the release of Cataclysm Classic on May 20th, players will gain access to seven new zones, nine new dungeons, a dungeon journal, and three new raids among other exciting content. The new expansion will also introduce a Flexible raid lock system allowing players to tackle both 10-man and 25-man raids in the same week, a PVP Zone at Tor Barad, Darkmoon Island mysteries by Silas Darkmoon, and the ability to fly in the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor.