Summary
World of Warcrafthas officially started selling theMists of Pandaria Classicupgrades, which include a Sha-touched pet, toy, transmog set, ground mount, and Skyriding mount for both types ofWoW. Available in both Heroic and Epic versions, these Sha-Infused Packs can add some brand-new corrupted cosmetics to bothClassicand modernWorld of Warcraftcollections.
During theWarcraftDirect last year,World of WarcraftconfirmedMists of Pandariawas coming toClassicsoon, bringing fans back to the critically-acclaimed expansion of the progression realms. Though it did not have a solid release date,World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classicjust launched its final major content update, meaningMists of Pandariais right around the corner.
Now, to celebrate the upcoming expansion release,World of Warcraftplayers can pick up some upgrade packs full of new cosmetics for both modern andClassic WoW. The Sha-Infused Heroic Pack,available for $40 on the Battle.net store or in-game shop, includes the Sha-Touched Cloud Serpent flying mount, Sha-Touched Riding Tiger ground mount, Sha-Touched Tea Set toy, and the Stormstout’s Sha-Touched Collection transmog set, as well as the Joyous Sha pet forClassic. However, this bundle also includes Sha-Warped counterparts of these cosmetics, alongside the Merriment pet, which are available for modernWoWcharacters. Players who purchase these packs can use all of them in their respective game modes right now, save the transmog set, which will be granted with theMists of Pandaria ClassicPre-Patch.
Sha-Warped Tea Set Toy
Sha-Touched Tea Set Toy
Ensemble: Stormstout’s Sha-Warped Collection Transmog Set (Unlocked duringMists of Pandaria ClassicPre-Patch)
Ensemble: Stormstout’s Sha-Touched Collection Transmog Set (Unlocked duringMists of Pandaria ClassicPre-Patch)
30 Days of Game Time (Epic Pack only)
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Level 85 Character Boost (Epic Pack only)
The Sha-Infused Epic Pack includes everything from the Heroic Pack, plus a level 85 Character Boost forClassicand 30 days of game time. This bundle costs $80, but considering boosts typically go for $60, and the game time for $15, fans looking toget a character to the max level ofWorld of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classiccan essentially get one through the Epic Pack for less than half the normal price.
This isn’t the first time players have seen the Sha-Touched Cloud Serpent and Riding Tiger. About a month before the expansion was announced atWarcraftDirect,World of Warcraftfans found both mounts on theCataclysm ClassicPTR, leading many to speculate that they would be included in theMists of PandariaUpgrade packs. Four months later, those theories have officially been proven true.
The fine print for these new upgrades also narrowed the release window forWorld of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic. According to the store page,World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classicwill launch no later than August 31, with the Pre-Patch event taking place on or before July 31. While these dates could still technically change, it seems like players will be able to head to PandariainWoW Classicin no more than a half of a year.
