Overview of Scourge Invasions in WoW Classic Season of Discovery Phase 8
- Scourge Invasions will remain active in WoW Classic’s Season of Discovery Phase 8, providing players with new challenges and extensive rewards.
- Confusion regarding the event stemmed from certain PTR builds that did not feature Scourge Invasions, but a clarification from Josh Greenfield confirmed their continuation.
- The latest update for the season is set to introduce new content on April 8, followed by a raid release on April 10.
World of Warcraft Classic has officially confirmed that Scourge Invasions will indeed persist for players throughout Season of Discovery Phase 8. Despite initial uncertainty about the future of this world activity in the new update, fans are now assured that Scourge Invasions will remain a key feature beyond April 8.
These invasions, which were introduced in Phase 7, allow players to engage in combat against undead forces and cultists across major urban centers and additional zones. Participants have the opportunity to earn powerful gear and various useful items. Earlier speculation suggested that the event might conclude similarly to the Nightmare Incursions from Phase 3 or cease entirely following Kel’thuzad’s defeat in the Naxxramas raid.
Scourge Invasions Confirmed for WoW Classic’s Phase 8
I keep seeing chatter about Scourge Invasions being removed in 1.15.7/Phase 8. This is not a real thing. The PTR sometimes has different configurations than live servers will have. Invasions aren’t going anywhere on Tuesday.
— Josh Greenfield (@aggrend.bsky.social) 2025-04-07T20:34:59.847Z
The misunderstanding arose because some Public Test Realm (PTR) builds for Season of Discovery Phase 8 did not include Scourge Invasions, leading to erroneous assumptions about their removal. Greenfield clarified that “the PTR sometimes has different configurations than live servers will have,” which is likely why players were confused. However, there are no plans to eliminate Scourge Invasions from WoW Classic with the new phase’s launch.
Overall, the retention of Scourge Invasions is a positive development for players. This world event has quickly become a beloved addition to the content in Season of Discovery, presenting fresh challenges and rewards. With indications that the eighth phase may be the last for WoW Classic Season of Discovery, it would have been disappointing to lose such a thriving activity during a pivotal moment in the game’s evolution.
Release Schedule for WoW Classic Phase 8
- April 8 – Launch of new outdoor activities, profession updates in New Avalon, and quests related to the Scarlet Enclave.
- April 10 – Introduction of the Scarlet Enclave Raid and the Legendary weapon questline (accessible from 1 PM PDT).
Players of World of Warcraft won’t have to wait long for the arrival of Season of Discovery Phase 8. The outdoor events in New Avalon will open on April 8 after an eight-hour maintenance session, while the Scarlet Enclave raid is scheduled for release on April 10. As all this new content unfolds, players can look forward to continuing to face the Scourge whenever they choose to take up arms against the undead.