
Mists of Pandaria Classic is a new version of the old WoW expansion. It is coming to WoW Classic in Summer 2025. This expansion will come after Cataclysm Classic. When Hour of Twilight ends, Mists of Pandaria Classic will begin.
Event | Planned Date |
Pre-Patch Release | On or before July 31, 2025 |
Mists of Pandaria Classic Release | On or before August 31, 2025 |
When is the WoW Classic Mists of Pandaria Release Date?

Blizzard has said that Mists of Pandaria Classic will be released on or before August 31, 2025. That means the game must come out by this date, but it could come a little earlier.
What is in the Pre-Patch for Mists of Pandaria Classic?

Before the full expansion comes, there will be a Pre-Patch. This Pre-Patch is planned to come on or before July 31, 2025. This means it will come sometime in July 2025, but not later than the end of the month.
The Pre-Patch will bring:
- Pandaren race — A new playable race
- Monk class — A new class for players
- Pet Battles — A system where players can fight with small pets
The Pre-Patch will last about four weeks before the full WoW Classic Mists of Pandaria release date happens.
What Content Will Mists of Pandaria Classic Have?
When WoW Classic Mists of Pandaria is fully released, it will have:
- All original story content from the expansion
- Dungeons, Raids, and Scenarios from the original game
- New locations in the world of Pandaria
How to Play Mists of Pandaria Classic?
You can play WoW Classic Mists of Pandaria if you have a WoW Subscription or Game Time. If you already pay for WoW, you do not need to buy the expansion.
Conclusion
Mists of Pandaria Classic is coming to WoW Classic in Summer 2025. This is a new version of an old WoW expansion. It will launch after Cataclysm Classic. The game will be fully released on or before August 31, 2025. It might come earlier, but not later than this date.
Before the full release, there will be a Pre-Patch. This Pre-Patch will come on or before July 31, 2025. It will add new things to the game. Players will get a new race called Pandaren, a new class called Monk, and a new Pet Battle system. The Pre-Patch will last about four weeks.
When the full game comes out, it will have all the original content from the first Mists of Pandaria expansion. Players can go through new places in Pandaria, do dungeons, raids, and special story events.
To play Mists of Pandaria Classic, players need a WoW Subscription or Game Time. If you already pay for WoW, you do not need to buy the expansion separately.