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Patch 9.2.5: Cross-Faction Instances

Shadowlands Retail version 9.2.5. This briefing turns the indexed changes into a practical starting point without filling gaps in the source record with assumptions.

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Release date

May 31, 2022

Client build

43519

Interface TOC

90205 (api)

Source confidence

Blizzard-linked

Practical next steps

What to do after this patch

The checklist below is derived from the indexed highlights on this version record. Follow the linked source for complete notes and verify time-sensitive details in game.

Locate the new or changed activity

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Re-check your character plan

Use the patch record as the starting point, then validate your spec, talent choices, and gear plan against the activity you actually play.

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Documented changes

What is in this version record

1Cross-Faction Instances
2New race-specific questlines for blood elves and Dark Iron dwarves.
3Dark ranger elf customization
4All Torghast wings are available at all times.

Who should look closer

Player impact

All players

Use the documented changes here to decide whether the update affects the content you play.

Patch classification

How WoW-God is categorizing this update

These tags organize the archive and help surface relevant next steps. They are a navigation aid, not a replacement for the complete patch notes.

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