BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket and Goody Bag Available, Patch 6.2.2 Release September 1

The murlocs are busy working on prepping panels and assembling their contest entries, which can only mean one thing—BlizzCon 2015 is just a few months away! This year’s show is sold out, but those unable to join the festivities in person can experience the excitement from home with the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, available to order now in the Battle.net Shop!

BUY VIRTUAL TICKET

With the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, live online HD coverage will be at your fingertips on both days of the show, taking place Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7. You’ll enjoy two channels of content, featuring developer panels on the main and panel stages, exclusive in-depth interviews, the epic closing ceremony, and the community contests on Friday evening —this year hosted by author, actor, and all-around good geek, Wil Wheaton (@wilw).

You’ll also have access to on-demand replays for up to two weeks after the show so you can catch up on anything you might have missed.

Bonus Loot 2.0
As always, the Virtual Ticket also unlocks a treasure trove of in-game goodies for your favorite Blizzard games, including World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, and Heroes of the Storm—more details to come at a later date.

In addition, for the first time ever, Virtual Ticket buyers will also have the option to equip the Goody Bag that we give out to BlizzCon-goers in person. The Goody Bag is available to pre-purchase now through the Blizzard Gear Store for an additional $34.99 USD (plus tax, shipping, and applicable fees; limit 1 per Virtual Ticket), but supplies are limited, so be sure to lock in your pre-purchase before they’re all claimed. Visit our Goody Bag blog to check out the contents and learn more about how to order.


The Virtual Ticket also grants you access to a limited-time online BlizzCon merchandise sale featuring a selection of commemorative items that will be available for purchase at the show.** This special sale is scheduled to run from October 16 through November 8, and we’ll give you the low-down on all the loot that’s coming at a later date.

Free WCS and Warcraft eSports Tournament Streams

Even if you don’t purchase a Virtual Ticket, you’ll still be able to catch plenty of BlizzCon action online for free. Coverage of the BlizzCon opening ceremony and this year’s BlizzCon eSports tournaments—including the StarCraft II World Championship Series Global Finals, Hearthstone World Championship, World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, and the first-ever Heroes of the Storm World Championship—will be streamed for free in HD at www.blizzcon.com.

To order a Virtual Ticket, head to the Virtual Ticket Battle.net Shop page. For more information, read the FAQ below.

* Virtual Ticket coverage will be available in English only.

**While supplies last. All orders will be shipped from the United States. lnternational shipping rates may apply.

BlizzCon® 2015 Virtual Ticket FAQ

What is the BlizzCon® 2015 Virtual Ticket?
The BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket offers comprehensive live HD coverage of Blizzard Entertainment’s two-day gaming celebration, taking place November 6 and 7, via a multichannel Internet stream.

When you purchase the Virtual Ticket, you’ll be able to switch freely between multiple high-definition (up to 720p) channels dedicated to different areas of BlizzCon, allowing viewers expanded access to the content they're most interested in. The Virtual Ticket grants you complete access to the Main and Panel Stage channels, featuring the following BlizzCon content:

• Developer Panels: Get the latest news and firsthand developer insight into the creation of your favorite Blizzard games.
• Exclusive Interviews: Dig deeper into the Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch universes in exclusive interviews with Blizzard executives and developers.
• Costume and Talent Contests: Get a great view of the creativity on display in the legendary BlizzCon Costume Contest and epic Talent Contest.
• Closing Ceremony: Be there for the closing festivities on Saturday night, celebrating two full days of Blizzard gaming and eSports action.

Limited high-definition coverage of the opening ceremony and BlizzCon eSports tournaments will be available online for free, featuring the Global Finals of the 2015 StarCraft® II World Championship Series, World of Warcraft® Arena World Championship, Hearthstone® World Championship, and Heroes of the Storm® World Championship. Keep an eye on www.blizzcon.com for more information.

If I order the BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket, will I receive the commemorative BlizzCon 2015 in-game goodies?
Yes, Virtual Ticket holders will also receive commemorative BlizzCon 2015 in-game goodies for a variety of Blizzard games (details to be announced at a later date). The goodies will be linked to the Battle.net account used to purchase or redeem the Virtual Ticket, and will be available in-game after the show begins. Stay tuned for more information.

*NEW* Once I purchase my Virtual Ticket, how do I pre-purchase an optional BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag?
Once you’ve completed your Virtual Ticket purchase or redeemed your Virtual Ticket code, log in to the Blizzard Gear Store (http://gear.blizzard.com) using the same Battle.net account. Look for the Goody Bag callout on the front page, or click BlizzCon 2015 in the top navigation bar, where you’ll be able to pre-purchase (limit 1 per Virtual Ticket and Battle.net account).

Please note that BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag *supplies are limited*, and buying a Virtual Ticket does *not* guarantee that you’ll be able to also buy a Goody Bag. Goody Bag orders will be shipped closer to the start of BlizzCon. For more information, see the FAQ.

Will replays of Virtual Ticket content be available after BlizzCon is over?
Yes! Anyone with a Virtual Ticket will be able to access on-demand replays of the Main and Panel Stage streams for up to two weeks after the end of the event. Replays of the eSports events will also be available for free.

Will you be hosting a BlizzCon online merchandise sale this year for Virtual Ticket buyers? How will I access the sale?
Yes—we’re setting aside a stash of BlizzCon merchandise for BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders to be sold in an online merchandise sale scheduled to take place October 16 through November 8, 2015.

After purchasing or redeeming a code for a Virtual Ticket, your Battle.net account will automatically be flagged to get access to the merchandise sale when it begins. Visit www.blizzcon.com closer to the sale for more information.

We’re also planning a post-BlizzCon sale that’s open to the public after show concludes—we’ll have more details to share at a later date. Please note that items purchased in all of these sales will be shipped from the U.S., so international shipping rates and other fees may apply.

How do I order the Virtual Ticket?
You can order the Virtual Ticket directly through the Battle.net Shop. Be sure to make your purchase on the Battle.net account you wish to use to watch the show, receive the in-game goodies, and access the merchandise sale. Also make sure you have a valid, updated payment method associated with your Battle.net account. If you do not yet have a Battle.net account, you can create one for free on the Battle.net website.

In what languages will the Virtual Ticket Internet stream be available?
The BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket Internet stream and DIRECTV broadcast will be available in English only.

Free eSports streams will be available in multiple languages through a variety of external channels—visit www.blizzcon.com closer to the show to find out if localized streaming eSports coverage is available in your preferred language.

In which regions is the Virtual Ticket available for purchase?
The BlizzCon Virtual Ticket is available in the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia (pricing and availability varies by region). Keep in mind the Virtual Ticket stream will be available only in English.

What are the system requirements and minimum bandwidth requirements to view the live stream?
We’ll have more information on the system requirements and minimum bandwidth requirements to view the stream closer to the event.

Do I need to purchase a Virtual Ticket if I’ve already purchased a ticket to attend BlizzCon in person?
Live BlizzCon attendees also get a Virtual Ticket with their BlizzCon ticket purchase. BlizzCon ticket purchasers should have already received a code (one per ticket purchased) which can be used to unlock the Virtual Ticket, in-game goodies, and merchandise sale access on a single Battle.net account. These codes were emailed directly to the BlizzCon ticket purchaser, so check with the person who bought your ticket if you haven’t yet received your code.

I plan to purchase the BlizzCon 2015 Pay Per View event through DIRECTV. Do I need to purchase the Virtual Ticket separately to also watch online?
For those who choose the option to purchase the BlizzCon 2015 DIRECTV Pay Per View (coming soon), the Virtual Ticket Internet stream will be included with your order. After ordering through DIRECTV, you will receive an email containing a code that will grant one Battle.net account access to the Virtual Ticket Internet stream, the BlizzCon 2015 in-game goodies, and online merchandise sale. You will be able to redeem your code here—just make sure to redeem the code using the Battle.net account on which you wish to receive the in-game goodies.

Note that the DIRECTV Pay Per View broadcast is not included with purchases of the Virtual Ticket made through the Battle.net Shop. More information on the DIRECTV BlizzCon 2015 Pay Per View event, including how to order through DIRECTV, will be available at a later date.

Introducing a new way to bring a piece of the BlizzCon experience home! For the first time ever, BlizzCon Virtual Ticket buyers can also pre-purchase a BlizzCon Goody Bag (while supplies last)—and this year, the bag itself is one of the goodies!


A limited number of Goody Bags are now available to pre-purchase in the Blizzard Gear Store for $34.99 USD (plus tax, shipping, and applicable fees). There’s a limit of one bag per Virtual Ticket and supplies are limited, so grab this loot before it’s gone for good.

Check out what’s inside, and read below for more information on how to pre-purchase.


How to Pre-Purchase a Goody Bag

Once you’ve completed your BlizzCon Virtual Ticket purchase, head over to the Blizzard Gear Store and log in with the Battle.net Account you used to buy your Virtual Ticket.

Once you’re logged in to the Gear Store, look for the Goody Bag callout on the front page or head straight to the Goody Bag product page to begin the pre-purchase process.

Goody Bags are expected to ship out prior to the show in early November. All orders will be shipped from the United States, so international shipping rates and additional fees may apply. Click here for more information, including regional shipping restricitions.

If you’re attending BlizzCon in person, you’ll get aGoody Bag when you arrive at the show as part of your BlizzCon ticket purchase. If you want to pre-purchase an extra one, you can redeem the Virtual Ticket code that was emailed to ticket buyers and follow the process above.

Goody Bag Pre-Purchase FAQ

Q: Who can pre-purchase a BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag?
A: BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket and physical ticket holders are eligible to pre-purchase one Goody Bag per Battle.net Account at gear.blizzard.com while supplies last.

Q: I am a physical ticket holder. Do I need to purchase a Goody Bag?
A: BlizzCon 2015 physical ticket holders will receive their Goody Bag at badge pickup, beginning November 5, 2015. Physical ticket holders may also purchase one additional Goody Bag while supplies last.

Q: I can’t find the link to purchase the BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag. Help!
A: Purchase the BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag here. Remember, you must:

• Purchase a BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket or a physical BlizzCon 2015 ticket (physical ticket holders must redeem the BlizzCon Digital Bonuses Code the ticket buyer received via email. If you didn’t buy a ticket yourself, you’ll need to get your code from the person who bought your ticket).
• Log in to your Battle.net Account.

Q: How much do Goody Bags cost?
A: BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bags are available for $34.99 USD (shipping and taxes will be added at the time of purchase). International orders may be subject to regional duties and fees.

Note: Physical items cannot be shipped to certain countries, e.g., China, Brazil, Argentina, or Russia. Review the Gear Store's shipping policies for more info.

Q. When will the BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bags Ship?
A. BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bags will begin shipping on or before November 6, 2015.

Q: What if I cancel my Virtual Ticket after ordering the BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag?
A: Players without a valid Virtual Ticket or physical ticket purchase at the time of shipping will not be eligible to receive a BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag. The order will be cancelled.

Raids and Dungeons
Dungeon Finder Changes

• Completing a Random Warlords of Draenor Heroic dungeon after the first one now awards 50 Garrison Resources (up from 0).

Racial Abilities
Blood Elf

• Arcane Torrent now Silences all enemies in an 8 yard radius for 3 seconds (up from 2 seconds), and cooldown has been reduced to 1.5 minutes (down from 2 minutes).

Goblin

• Rocket Barrage now has a 1.5-minute cooldown (down from 2 minutes).
• Rocket Jump now has a 1.5-minute cooldown (down from 2 minutes).

Orc

• Hardiness now reduces the duration of Stun effects by an additional 20% (up from 15%).

Troll

• Voodoo Shuffle now reduces the duration of all movement impairing effects by 20% (up from 15%). Trolls still be flippin' out mon!

Tauren

• War Stomp now stuns enemies for 3 seconds (up from 2 seconds), and cooldown has been reduced to 1.5 minutes (down from 2 minutes).

Class

Druid (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator)

• General
  
  • Thrash in Cat Form now deals 10% more damage.
• Feral
  
  • Rake now deals 20% more damage. In PvP combat, Rake now deals 20% less damage.
  • Rip now deals 20% more damage. In PvP combat, Rip now deals 20% less damage.

Monk (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator)
Please note that tooltip description for the following Monk abilities will be inaccurate. This will be corrected in a future patch.

• General
  
  • Blackout Kick now deals 10% more damage.
  • Rising Sun Kick now deals 10% more damage.
  • Tiger Palm now deals 20% more damage.
• Windwalker
  
  • Fists of Fury now deals 20% more damage.

Priest (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator)

• Shadow
  
  • Devouring Plague now deals 10% more damage. In PvP combat, Devouring Plague now deals 10% less damage.
  • Mind Blast now deals 10% more damage. In PvP combat, Mind Blast now deals 10% less damage.
  • Mind Flay now deals 20% more damage.
  • Mind Spike now deals 10% more damage. In PvP combat, Mind Spike now deals 10% less damage.

Warrior (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator)

• Protection
  
  • Devastate now deals 6% more damage.
  • Shield Slam now deals 6% more damage.
  • Revenge now deals 6% more damage.
• Armor Sets
  
  • Tier-18 4-piece set bonus for Fury Warriors now reduces the cooldown of Recklessness by 30 seconds (up from 25 seconds).

As you might have seen in the latest update to the 6.2.2 PTR Patch Notes, our current plan is to release Patch 6.2.2 on September 1.

Please keep in mind that this release date is not set in stone, as we are continuing to iron out bugs with 6.2.2’s content, including some related to enabling flight in Draenor. That said, we are optimistic that we’ll be able to have everything ready by then, so we wanted to share the current plan. We know many players -- us included! -- are excited to take to the skies above Tanaan Jungle and the rest of the Draenor continent.

Hail, hero of Azeroth! The time has come to acknowledge/address faction imbalance!
We recognize there's a problem. It's why we've been nerfing the Human racial and implementing things like Merc Mode. (CM_Lore)
merc mode doesn't help Horde. It helps ally queue times. You stated so yourself!
It does help Horde, by giving Horde more people to play with.
Maybe...we'll see how that plays out. Horde rated needs bodies, which means people actually on the red side.
Also - and I couldn't say this an hour ago - we're buffing several Horde racials. (aa)

Would it not be fair to give a discount or maybe even a free faction change when massive racials changes happen like this?
The goal is not to push everyone over to Horde, just shore up some Horde racials that are underperforming. I'll ask about it, though. (CM_Lore)
and doing it in the current season is totally fine.

That would be underperforming in PVP Josh? as the top 10 progressed PVE guilds are all Horde.
Yes, in PvP. The racial changes have little to no real PvE impact. (CM_Lore)
maybe I'm just being cynical but I don't think 30s on Rocket Jump cd is going to have a major impact on the ladder.
To be honest with the listed changes I don't believe anyone is doing it to be goblin. Even if they're cool.
Sure. I also don't think that another 5% on Hardiness or Voodoo Shuffle are going to have any noticeable effect.
With a majority of comps relying on stuns to kill or silences blood elves and orcs will def rise to the occasion.
Yeah, maybe. IDK I still think Stoneform or Shadowmeld are really strong and easily on par. (CM_Lore)

Why not just get rid of all active racials and let people decide what to play based on looks/friends and not fotm.
We like racials. (CM_Lore)
We still like the actives, and disagree that they cause big problems (as long as they're tuned appropriately) (CM_Lore)
I guess issue is many horde actives offensive, all ally actives defensive. Some horde actives good in pve, not so much ally.
Maybe. That's an interesting point. I'll bring it up. (CM_Lore)

Will these 10% more 10% less in pvp be nerfs or will they deal the same as now in pvp. Wording is not clear.
+10% base, then -10% in PvP. So a very slight (~1%) nerf to those abilities, but a buff to Mind Flay. (CM_Lore)

hey can you clarify the feral damage changes. does that mean it's unchanged in pvp?
Buffed by 20% baseline, then reduced by 20% in PvP, so a very slight (~4%) nerf . (CM_Lore)

Would have been much better to have the cast time removed from War Stomp. Still suspectable to push back and DPS loss.
I don't think a 0.5 second cast is too much to ask for a 3-second AOE stun (CM_Lore)
But a 3-second silence gets a pass?
Stuns are significantly more powerful in more situations than silences. (CM_Lore)

Bring back the strong Will of Forsaken!
WotF is exactly the same as it was in Mists when everybody was undead (CM_Lore)