World of Warcraft is continuing to release new content at speeds as fast as a goblin racecar, and recently the developers announced a massive update to The War Within that takes players into the depths of the fast-paced goblin city of Undermine, which is as dangerous as it is famous. This update, fittingly known as Undermined, will have everything from new delves and dungeons to a fast-moving vehicle that players can customize and race through the streets of the underground city. Plus, anyone who follows the lore of the game will get a thrill out of finally visiting this secret home of the goblin cartels.

The War Within recently opened up Siren Isle for players to explore in patch 11.0.7 at the end of October, but the patch 11.1 is going to be even more spectacular. Developers at Blizzard are saying 11.1 will be the first major content update to this expansion and continues the main campaign's story by leading the Champions of Azeroth into the city of Undermine as they chase Xal'atath. This vibrant city is the secret and mysterious goblin capital and, therefore, has a completely different look and feel than anything in the rest of WoW: The War Within.

WoW: The War Within Undermined Update Is Coming Soon

The Goblin Cartel Makes Waves Early In 2025

Announced during the special Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct, WoW: The War Within will launch update 11.1, Undermined, early in 2025. Though there is no specific date set at this time, it will be during the first quarter of the year. It will launch alongside Season 2 of the game, as well as some UI updates for the new Warbands feature.

The Undermined patch continues the main campaign story from The War Within as players follow the trail of Xal'atath into the subterranean world of goblins. At the time of writing, much of it is still fairly hush-hush, although the new raid will have heroes fighting against Gallywix, suggesting a possible connection or alliance between the goblins and Xal'atath.

Gallywix will not be the only familiar name in this goblin area. With the presences of the major cartels, players will once again be able to see Monte Gazlowe, Renzik "The Shiv", Baron Revilgaz, Marin Noggenfogger, and more.

Why The City Of Undermine Is So Important To World Of Warcraft's History

The Subterranean Goblin Capital Has A History

So far, the general theme for the trilogy of expansions known as WoW: The Worldsoul Saga is exploring threads of lore from the past twenty years of World of Warcraft. This update is no different as it allows the legendary city, Undermine, to finally be accessible by players. Undermine is an underground city that at one time served as the capital for the inventive goblin race. Undermined will include a conflict between the four Goblin cartels: Steamwheedle, Blackwater, Bilgewater, and the Venture Company.

Historically, during the events in Cataclysm, the underground city of Undermine was thought to have been destroyed by volcanic activity, and many of the goblins then evacuated to the surface of the Isle of Kezan. Over the years, however, there have been several hints that Undermine is still around and acting as the central location of activity for the various goblin cartels. Now, with patch 11.1 to The War Within, it is confirmed that Undermine not only still exists, but is thriving in its secret subterranean location.

Two New Delves, A Dungeon, And A Raid Coming To Undermine

Chasing Xal'atath Leads To Some Dangerous Encounters

Of course, there can't be a new area without some big multiplayer activities for players to sink their teeth into. Undermined will include new endgame content for players in addition to the quests and story of the main city area.

The Liberation of Undermine raid is said to take place on the streets of Undermine and into a large building called the Gallagio. The Gallagio is full of dark secrets that players may stumble across as they chase down the ex-Goblin leader, Gallywix and his associates. Meanwhile, the dungeon, Operation: Floodgate, gives players a chance to stop a group of goblins who are trying to destroy a dam.

Undermined will also include a new PvP Arena map that will be set within the city of Undermine. It offers a very steampunk and goblin theme to the atmosphere. Lights and bleachers surround the fighting pit, with green ooze dripping off of one of the light features. The entire arena exudes a sense of destruction, and will undoubtedly be the location for many character deaths and resurrections.

Heroes Get A Customizable Car For Use In Undermine

And It Is Going To Be Fast

Flying mounts are all the rage in WoW, particularly with the addition of skyriding, which can give these mounts a more realistic feeling. Undermined is going to shake that up a bit with its new D.R.I.V.E. system and incredibly fast car that players will get. In a way, it sounds as though the concepts used in skyriding are being tweaked for the ground to give players a chance to drive around Undermine as though they were in a racecar game.

Not only will players be able to customize the look of their car, but they will be given a chance to change its stats as well. These will include things like acceleration, drifting, grip, boosts, and top speed. The ingenuity, and perhaps insanity, of the goblins offers a wholly unique approach to travel in the otherwise fantasy-rich experience of this universe that Azeroth is set in. While vehicles have been seen in other goblin areas, this D.R.I.V.E. system will be an entirely new feeling for players.

Driving through the streets of Undermine with these customized vehicles will be even more engaging with timed races available throughout the zone. Although it doesn't sound as though the vehicle will be able to be used outside Undermine, at least with all its bells and whistles, it could end up being available in the future similar to how skyriding was expanded in World of Warcraft.

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