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.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1 canonical | 8 |
| World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1 (Shadowlands pre-patch) | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1 Context triple: [Kyrian, introducedInPatch, World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1]
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A.
World of Warcraft patch 9.1 Chains of Domination
World of Warcraft patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" is a major Shadowlands content update that continues the Jailer and Sylvanas storyline with new zones, a raid, and additional systems and features.
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B.
World of Warcraft: Legion
World of Warcraft: Legion is a major expansion to Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG that centers on the demonic Burning Legion’s invasion of Azeroth, introducing the Broken Isles, the Demon Hunter class, and powerful artifact weapons.
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C.
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is a major World of Warcraft expansion that centers on renewed faction conflict between the Alliance and Horde, introducing new continents, Allied Races, and large-scale warfront features.
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D.
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is a major expansion to Blizzard's long-running MMORPG that introduces the Dragon Isles, draconic storylines, and revamped gameplay systems including a new playable race-class combo, the Dracthyr Evoker.
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E.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is a major expansion to the long-running MMORPG World of Warcraft that takes players into the realms of the afterlife with new zones, covenants, and endgame systems.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1 Target entity description: 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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A.
World of Warcraft patch 9.1 Chains of Domination
World of Warcraft patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" is a major Shadowlands content update that continues the Jailer and Sylvanas storyline with new zones, a raid, and additional systems and features.
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B.
World of Warcraft: Legion
World of Warcraft: Legion is a major expansion to Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG that centers on the demonic Burning Legion’s invasion of Azeroth, introducing the Broken Isles, the Demon Hunter class, and powerful artifact weapons.
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C.
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is a major World of Warcraft expansion that centers on renewed faction conflict between the Alliance and Horde, introducing new continents, Allied Races, and large-scale warfront features.
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D.
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is a major expansion to Blizzard's long-running MMORPG that introduces the Dragon Isles, draconic storylines, and revamped gameplay systems including a new playable race-class combo, the Dracthyr Evoker.
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E.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is a major expansion to the long-running MMORPG World of Warcraft that takes players into the realms of the afterlife with new zones, covenants, and endgame systems.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
software update
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video game patch ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
World of Warcraft retail client
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linked to:
World of Warcraft
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| associatedExpansion | Shadowlands ⓘ |
| developer | Blizzard Entertainment ⓘ |
| follows | World of Warcraft patch 8.3.7 ⓘ |
| gameVersionMajor | 9 ⓘ |
| gameVersionMinor | 0 ⓘ |
| gameVersionPatch | 1 ⓘ |
| genre | MMORPG update ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
API and addon changes
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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
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pre-patch for Shadowlands ⓘ |
| introduced |
Chromie Time leveling system
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Covenant system framework ⓘ Exile’s Reach starting zone ⓘ 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
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game systems ⓘ leveling experience ⓘ user interface ⓘ |
| partOf |
World of Warcraft
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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands ⓘ |
| platform |
Windows
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macOS ⓘ |
| precedes | World of Warcraft patch 9.0.2 ⓘ |
| 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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Subject: World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1 Description of subject: 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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linked to: World of Warcraft patch 9.0.1