Dungeons & Raids
done
Third Pass On Vanilla Instances
PTR source includes Heroic SFK difficulty links, enabled SmartAI, recipe drops, and Vanilla review proof quests.
Roadmap
Development Timeline
Follow the playable alpha roadmap, current Vanilla+ focus, and future Tanados-era TBC and WotLK plans.
Alpha Roadmap
Tanados Development Timeline
Tanados is in playable alpha. Players can join now while Vanilla+ is being polished, with TBC and WotLK planned as custom Tanados-era evolutions instead of simple copied expansion unlocks.
Current Patch Focus
Finish the core Vanilla+ alpha loop first: dungeon and raid polish, Murky, crafting, heroic Shadowfang Keep, and controlled reward progression.
Complete
Active / Review
Planned / Backlog
Playable Alpha
Current Patch Focus
Murky
done
Finish Murky As A Tanados System
PTR source includes the Murky upgrade progression, dungeon support schema, treasure lesson, and account-wide unlock flow.
Crafting
done
Expand Crafting And Professions
PTR source includes profession recipe sources and Vanilla profession contract coverage for the core crafting pass.
active
Vanilla+
PTR source shows the Vanilla+ completion track is implemented with review markers; final tuning and tester validation continue.
Phase 1 - Finish Core Vanilla+
Dungeons & Raids
done
Third Pass On Vanilla Instances
PTR source includes Heroic SFK difficulty links, enabled SmartAI, recipe drops, and Vanilla review proof quests.
- Heroic Shadowfang Keep implementation is present.
- Dungeon, raid, and bot-compatibility audit proof exists.
- Raid pacing still needs live tester validation before release.
Murky
done
Finish Murky As A Tanados System
PTR source includes the Murky upgrade progression, dungeon support schema, treasure lesson, and account-wide unlock flow.
- Murky dungeon support rows are upgraded.
- Treasure Compass and Inconspicuous Chest training exist.
- Review board proof connects Murky to Phase 1 completion.
Crafting
done
Expand Crafting And Professions
PTR source includes profession recipe sources and Vanilla profession contract coverage for the core crafting pass.
- Heroic SFK bosses have curated recipe sources.
- Profession contracts cover multiple crafting paths.
- Future expansions can still add deeper profession systems.
Phase 2 - Endgame Polish
Class Support
done
Tier Set Identity Pass
PTR source includes a Tier 2.5 and Tier 3 support matrix with class/spec sigils and a final review seal.
- Spec-support sigils exist for the major tier routes.
- The final Tier Revision Matrix Seal is wired.
- Balance numbers remain PTR-reviewable instead of blindly mutating original items.
Endgame
done
Naxxramas And Legendary Updates
PTR source includes the Naxxramas extra boss, Dreamscarred rewards, and legendary bridge markers.
- Echo of Encroaching Nightmares exists as a Naxx40 extra boss.
- Dreamscarred Emblem and Waking Dream Fragment are wired.
- Legendary progression is connected to review-board proof.
Phase 3 - World Expansion
World
done
Gilneas And Emerald Dream
PTR source includes Gilneas continuity and objective-density passes plus Emerald Dream attunement, encounters, interactives, and rewards.
- Gilneas quest, density, and continuity SQL exists.
- Emerald Dream staged content and interactive audit proof exists.
- World expansion has review-board completion markers.
Phase 4 - Long-Term Progression
Progression
done
Power Creep Review
PTR source includes the Attunement module, reduction guardrails, Vanilla-only active whitelist, and progression review-board seal.
- Attunement is implemented with configurable caps and PvP reductions.
- Vanilla instance whitelists are active while TBC and WotLK whitelists are empty.
- Future tuning remains a balance task, not missing source plumbing.
Phase 5 - Bridge To TBC
Story
done
Ashbringer Questline Bridge
PTR source includes the Vanilla-to-TBC Ashbringer chain, bridge seal, and conservative narrative marker approach.
- Quest chain 906101-906105 is present.
- The bridge is earned through Dream, Naxxramas, and Scarlet story proof.
- The design avoids premature TBC power handouts.
in progress
The Burning Crusade
TBC framework exists through Journey milestones and bridge work, but most custom content remains in implementation and review.
Phase 1 - Core Playability
Core Systems
review
TBC Playability Cleanup
Source shows generic Sated and Exhaustion cleanup support, but no clear custom EotS bot or Kalecgos compatibility pass yet.
- Keep Eye of the Storm bot work under review.
- Kalecgos bot compatibility still needs a dedicated source pass.
- Arena item/rating cleanup needs a focused audit before being called complete.
Challenge Modes
in progress
TBC Challenge Scaling Pass
Tanados Journey includes TBC baseline and mastery milestones, so the tracking framework exists while reward/scaling details need more work.
- Karazhan, SSC/TK, ZA, BT/Hyjal, and Sunwell milestones exist.
- Mastery tracking observes challenge auras.
- Chest rewards, rank scaling, and badge delineation still need implementation review.
Phase 2 - Progression Systems
Progression
in progress
Controlled TBC Progression
Stat booster, reroller, Journey, and bridge systems exist, but TBC-specific level 61+ guardrails still need source-backed completion.
- Legendary transition planning has Vanilla bridge support.
- Reroller and boosted-item systems exist.
- New talent and socket rules still need a dedicated TBC pass.
Phase 3 - Content Expansion
World Story
in progress
Ashbringer, Illidari, Eredar
Ashbringer bridge work and race plumbing exist, while full Illidari/Eredar starting introductions are not proven complete.
- Vanilla-to-TBC bridge quests are implemented.
- Eredar and custom race hooks exist in source/data.
- Alternate TBC routes and starting experiences still need full content passes.
Outdoor Content
in progress
Hidden Chests And World Bosses
Murky and treasure source supports Inconspicuous Chest training, but TBC world bosses and dragon reputation need more source-backed work.
- Inconspicuous Chest and Treasure Compass hooks exist.
- Exploration reward foundation is present.
- TBC world bosses, Stormlord-style events, and dragon reputation remain open.
Phase 4 - Custom TBC Identity
Custom Systems
in progress
Artificing And Legendary Paths
Profession, Journey, and legendary bridge foundations exist, but the full TBC Artificing and custom-instance identity pass is not complete yet.
- Profession frameworks are available for expansion work.
- Phase-based raid Journey milestones exist.
- Shattrath Under Siege and full Artificing/Inscription overhaul remain future implementation.
planned
Wrath of the Lich King
Wrath milestone tracking exists, while custom zones, reward passes, and long-term systems remain future work.
Phase 1 - Core Wrath Playability
Dungeons & Raids
review
Wrath Raid And Dungeon Rebalance
Tanados Journey has Wrath milestone tracking, but source evidence for the full Wrath rebalance and reward pass is not complete.
- Ulduar, Trial, ICC, and Ruby Sanctum milestones exist.
- Challenge mastery tracking framework exists.
- Encounter rebalance, new bosses, AH bot update, and level 80 rewards still need direct passes.
Phase 2 - Reward & Progression Systems
Rewards
in progress
Wrath Reward Loops
Reroller, treasure, profession, and challenge foundations exist, but Wrath-specific reward loops still need final implementation.
- Stat booster and reroller modules are present.
- Treasure/Murky exploration hooks can be extended.
- Wrath legendary, world boss, and Inscription integration remains open.
Phase 3 - World & Story Expansion
World
planned
Deepholm, Stonecore, End Time
No complete custom Deepholm, Stonecore, or End Time implementation was found in the PTR source scan.
- Deepholm remains planned.
- Stonecore remains planned.
- End Time remains planned.
- Reputation, quests, and events need a dedicated Wrath content pass.
Phase 4 - Ongoing Wrath Live Development
Maintenance
in progress
Long-Term Wrath Maintenance
Heritage Horizons, challenge tracking, custom race hooks, and Lua/C++ cleanup targets exist as ongoing systems.
- Heritage Horizons UI source exists.
- Journey milestones and challenge hooks are active foundations.
- Race fixes and script cleanup remain ongoing engineering work.
Phase 5 - Future-Facing Experiments
Experimental
backlog
Advanced Solo And Future Concepts
Farther-out work can guide asset planning without blocking core Wrath development.
- Goblin and Vulpera starting zones.
- Brawler Guild or Mage Tower style challenges.
- Legion-inspired ideas.
- Possible Pandaria zone usage.