Patch 5.2 PTR: Isle of the Thunder King testing unlock schedule
Nakatoir has posted today regarding the impending advancement of the Thunder King on the patch 5.2 PTR, laying out the unlock schedule of the unlockable isle.
We're ready to test the full breadth of the island, and that's where you come in: Players who participate on the Public Test Realm can enjoy an accelerated unlock schedule, blasting from the beach to the shores and into the Thunder King's inner citadel in a matter of a few short weeks. By participating, you'll be a great asset to Jaina and Lor'themar. More importantly, you'll help us knock out any nasty problems with the island and its progression before we go live.
Transfer over a character and report to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms for instructions!
So, if you want to be among the first to witness the new storylines, the new lore, zones and quests, copy a character or create a pre-made! The full unlock schedule is after the break, so you can understand how the island will progress. Please do note that this is a testing schedule only, not a prediction of a release date.
Spoiler Alert! Minor spoilers after the break.
Active – PTR set to stage 0. The Sunreavers and Kirin-Tor will besiege the island from offshore.
Feb 8 – PTR set to Stage 1. You'll be able to conquer a foothold on the island itself.
Feb 12– PTR set to stage 2. With your help, Jaina and Lor'themar will blast the walls and infiltrate the outer city.
Feb 15– PTR set to stage 3. Daring players can infiltrate the mines and blast open the doors to the Thunder Forge.
Feb 19 – PTR set to stage 4. Block further Zandalari reinforcements by overtaking the shipyard.
Feb 22 – PTR set to stage 5. Fight your way to the Thunder King's front door! Jaina and Lor'themar will have a ... reckoning.
Jaina and Lor'themar's "reckoning" sounds particularly interesting! WoW Insider will definitely be checking these out throughout February, and keeping our fingers crossed for a pending release date. Do note that, even if you find yourself on a PTR server with a faction imbalance, progress is weighted by population. That means that if your server is 10% Alliance and 90% Horde, the efforts of one gnome will count for approximately the same as the efforts of nine orcs!
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