World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1

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World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1 is the pre-expansion update for Shadowlands that introduced its core systems, including new covenants, class changes, and technical updates in preparation for the expansion’s launch.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf software update
video game patch
appliesTo World of Warcraft retail client NERFINISHED
associatedExpansion Shadowlands GENERATED
developer Blizzard Entertainment
follows World of Warcraft patch 8.3.7 NERFINISHED
gameVersionMajor 9
gameVersionMinor 0
gameVersionPatch 1
genre MMORPG update
hasFeature API and addon changes
ability pruning reversals and redesigns
backend technical optimizations
changes to PvP gearing and honor system groundwork
changes to leveling speed
changes to professions for Shadowlands transition
class balance changes
squished character levels from 120 to 50 pre-Shadowlands
squished character stats
squished item levels
system changes to prepare for Covenants, Soulbinds, and Conduits
updated character selection screen
updated combat and spell animations for some classes
updated login screen for Shadowlands
hasRole pre-expansion patch
pre-patch for Shadowlands
introduced Chromie Time leveling system NERFINISHED
Covenant system framework
Exile’s Reach starting zone NERFINISHED
Shadowlands core systems framework
UI and accessibility improvements
character customization updates
class changes for Shadowlands
level squish system
new level cap of 60 for Shadowlands era
revamped new player experience
technical updates for Shadowlands systems
modifies classes and specializations
game systems
leveling experience
user interface
partOf World of Warcraft NERFINISHED
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands NERFINISHED
platform Windows
macOS
precedes World of Warcraft patch 9.0.2 NERFINISHED
preparesFor World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion launch
publisher Blizzard Entertainment
purpose prepare client and servers for Shadowlands launch
targetAudience World of Warcraft players preparing for Shadowlands

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Kyrian introducedInPatch World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1